Human Rights Watch

116 global civil society organizations call on the president-elect of the Republic of Korea to withdraw his pledge to abolish the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.

“Belarus is one of very few countries openly supporting Russia’s full-scale invasion in Ukraine. Authorities allow Russian troops to use Belarusian territory, including for missile launches.”

The Legislative Assembly passed a law declaring a “state of emergency” that suspends for 30 days the rights to freedom of association and assembly, and privacy in communications, as well as some due process protections.

Refugee activists face arbitrary arrests, beatings, and forced labor for mobilising protests over harassment and racist treatment by Egyptian authorities.

“Journalists, football associations, fans, and others should press both FIFA officials and Qatari authorities about human rights in the Gulf state, particularly the rights of migrant workers, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people” – HRW

Congress shelved a bill that would have endangered the rights of women and girls in Guatemala and restricted comprehensive sexuality education. It also would have criminalized anyone who promotes and facilitates an abortion.

Ecuadorean police responded to peaceful demonstrations commemorating International Women’s Day with excessive force, including striking a journalist with a club and indiscriminate use of teargas and pepper spray.

Women with disabilities in Mexico are seeking to be visible sisters of the movement, and demanding inclusion in services provided for women, particularly related to gender-based violence.