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Art + Activism
Human Rights Watch’s Art + Activism initiative supports the work of the organization by engaging with artists, curators, cultural icons, and galleries. We deploy creative mediums for the human rights movement toward a more equitable future where everyone’s voice is heard.
Asylum Seekers Suffer Abuses in Mexico
Asylum seekers sent to Mexico by the administration of former US president Donald Trump have suffered violence and extortion by Mexican police, immigration agents, and criminal groups.
Separated at the US Border: New Reason for Hope
The administration of United States President Joe Biden should move swiftly to ensure fair, dignified and humane treatment of asylum seekers and migrants at the border, Human Rights Watch and the Iowa City Catholic Worker said in a video released today.
Satellite imagery of an attack on a military hospital near Martakert
Before and after satellite imagery shows that the attack on the military hospital located south west of Martakert took place between October 14, 2020 at 11:48 a.m. to October 15, 2020 at 11:54 a.m., local time. Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc. 2021. Analysis and Graphic: © 2021 Human Rights Watch.
Students Stand Up in Turkey
(Istanbul, February 18, 2021) – Turkish authorities have placed hundreds of student protesters under possible criminal investigation, Human Rights Watch said today.
European Parliament Should Vote to Respect Human Rights
(Brussels) – The European Parliament should seize the chance to strengthen the accountability of companies operating in Europe by requiring them to respect human rights and the environment throughout their global supply chains, Human Rights Watch said today.
Lebanon: Harsh Winters for Syrian Refugees in Arsal
Syrian refugees in Arsal, a Lebanese town on the border with Syria, do not have adequate shelters to withstand the harsh winter months. More than 15,000 Syri
18th Annual Toronto Human Rights Watch Film Festival Trailer
The 18th annual Toronto Human Rights Watch Film Festival, in its second year of partnership with Hot Docs, will present five powerful and compelling films that will be completely digital for the first time since the Toronto HRWFF’s inception.
