Human Rights Watch

Government inaction fuels violence against LGBTQI+ people and quelling activism around rights.

Russia’s lower house of parliament has adopted a bill prohibiting collaboration with unregistered foreign non-governmental organizations, severely limiting civic space.

“Erasing double standards in access to justice won’t happen overnight, or even in one year or decade. But progress is possible, as long as the international community seeks it.” – HRW

Two years after a brutal crackdown on pro-democracy protesters by security forces, authorities in eSwatini continue to resist calls for democratic reform.

The bans on Pride marches – although consistent with President Erdoğan anti-LGBTQI+ rhetoric – have been found unlawful in several recent judicial decisions.

“Trying to intimidate activists who are exposing human rights violations committed by Greek officials has no place in an EU member state. The European Commission should step in and press Greece to immediately stop harassing civil society groups and activists.”

Human Rights Watch interviewed more than 70 people, including those directly affected by internet shutdowns in several locations.

Opposition politician Kalesnikava is being held in solitary confinement and is not receiving adequate medical care despite serious health problems. She is being denied essential foods and medicines.