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Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch is a nonprofit, nongovernmental human rights organization made up of roughly 400 staff members around the globe. Its staff consists of human rights professionals including country experts, lawyers, journalists, and academics of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. Established in 1978, Human Rights Watch is known for its accurate fact-finding, impartial reporting, effective use of media, and targeted advocacy, often in partnership with local human rights groups.

Displaced and Refugees
Israeli Officials Vow Stepped-Up Atrocities in Lebanon

Israeli Officials Vow Stepped-Up Atrocities in Lebanon

Human Rights Watch

Risk of Forcible Displacement, Wanton Destruction, Threat of Strikes on Civilians, Discrimination against Shiite Muslims

Donald Trump
Attacks on on Mideast Energy Risk Lives, Global Downturn

Attacks on on Mideast Energy Risk Lives, Global Downturn

Human Rights Watch

The Strikes triggered another jump in the price of oil, natural gas, which will further raise prices in sectors such as food and transportation

Israel/ Palestine
In the Shadow of War, Israeli Settler Violence against Palestinians Intensifies

In the Shadow of War, Israeli Settler Violence against Palestinians Intensifies

Human Rights Watch

Action Needed to Prevent Atrocities: Armed settlers in the West Bank are taking advantage of the fog of war to seize land

Iran
Iran: US Girls’ School Attack Findings Show Need for Reform, Accountability (HRW)

Iran: US Girls’ School Attack Findings Show Need for Reform, Accountability (HRW)

Human Rights Watch

Use of Outdated Intelligence Shows Failure to Take All Feasible Precautions

Human Rights
Lebanon: Israel Unlawfully Using White Phosphorus (HRW)

Lebanon: Israel Unlawfully Using White Phosphorus (HRW)

Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch Verifies Use of Incendiary Weapon over Residential Areas in Southern Lebanon

Israel/ Palestine
Israel’s Extermination, Ethnic Cleansing  against Palestinians Escalate

Israel’s Extermination, Ethnic Cleansing against Palestinians Escalate

Human Rights Watch

Atrocities Against Palestinians with Impunity Challenge Rules-Based International Order

Israel/ Palestine
Australia’s Albanese should Raise Israeli Crimes During Herzog Visit

Australia’s Albanese should Raise Israeli Crimes During Herzog Visit

Human Rights Watch

Herzog stated in reference to the Hamas-led October 7 attacks, “it’s an entire nation out there that is responsible.

Kurds
Syria: Civilian Protection Lacking in Escalation In NE Kurdish Region

Syria: Civilian Protection Lacking in Escalation In NE Kurdish Region

Human Rights Watch

Both Syrian Gov’t and Kurdish forces must Respect Civilian Rights, Allow Aid, Investigate Alleged Abuses

Iran
Iran: Growing Evidence of Countrywide Massacres

Iran: Growing Evidence of Countrywide Massacres

Human Rights Watch

UN Member States Should Call for Human Rights Council Special Session

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