Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch noted that the number of lese majeste cases in Thailand has significantly increased in the past year.

HRW releases report on the use of pernicious legal and political tactics to undermine and even prohibit gender and sexuality education in Brazil.

Honduras has taken a notable step forward in recognizing the rights of transgender people and contributing to a more just and equitable society. Countries in the region lagging on transgender rights should take note.

Five prominent pro-democracy advocates have been arrested under article 29 of Hong Kong’s National Security Law for the over broad and vague crime of “colluding with foreign forces”.

The president should take urgent steps to strengthen protection mechanisms, stop official harassment of journalists who criticize the government, and ensure prosecutors end the near-total impunity for these crimes.

Sudanese authorities should release all those unlawfully detained, end protester arrests, and lift the state of emergency, says Human Rights Watch.

A new report from Human Rights Watch noted that the government of Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has not fulfilled election promises to reform the criminal justice system to address threats to free expression.

On 8 April 2022, Russia’s Justice Ministry cancelled the registration of Human Rights Watch, along with Amnesty International and 13 other offices of foreign non-governmental organisations and foundations.