Greenpeace and ReCommon Hit with ‘SLAPP’ Lawsuit by ENI Overview In a move to counter their joint legal campaign, The Just Cause, Italian fossil fuel company ENI has filed a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) against Greenpeace Italy and ReCommon. The organizations had recently launched a civil lawsuit against […]
Day: July 26, 2023
Empowering the Silent: Urging Global Solidarity for Women and Girls in Iran
The Intensification of Oppression: Iran‘s Crackdown on Women and Girls A Disturbing Reality The Iranian authorities have once again heightened their oppressive tactics against Iranian women and girls who choose not to wear headscarves in public. Amnesty International’s latest analysis reveals a disturbing nationwide crackdown, with women and girls facing […]
Navigating Justice in Post-Conflict Yemen: A Proposed Framework
Yemen: Proposal for Post-Conflict Justice Declaration from Civil Society Groups Provides Accountability Roadmap July 26, 2023 12:00AM EDT BEIRUT – In an effort to bring justice and reconciliation to post-conflict Yemen, more than 40 organizations, including Human Rights Watch, have issued a declaration outlining a roadmap for accountability, reparations, and […]
Seeking Restitution: A Proposal for Post-Conflict Justice in Yemen
Yemen: Proposal for Post-Conflict Justice Declaration from Civil Society Groups Provides Accountability Roadmap Negotiations for Post-Conflict Justice in Yemen More than 40 organizations, including Human Rights Watch, have called for plans for post-conflict justice in Yemen to be inclusive and victim-centered. The Yemen Declaration for Justice and Reconciliation, issued by […]
Impending Human Rights Crisis: Evaluating the UN’s Priorities in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: UN Assessment Should Prioritize Rights July 26, 2023 | 1:00AM EDT Summary: Human Rights Watch has called for a United Nations Security Council-mandated independent assessment of the crisis in Afghanistan to prioritize human rights, particularly those of women and girls. The assessment, due by November 17, 2023, is meant […]
Zimbabwe’s Uphill Battle: Elections Amidst Systematic Human Rights Abuses
Zimbabwe‘s General Election: Systematic Crackdown on Human Rights Overview Amnesty International has issued a strong statement condemning the ongoing systematic crackdown on human rights in Zimbabwe. The organization highlights the restrictions on political opposition gatherings, violent suppression of protests, and the criminalization of state critics leading up to the general […]
The Journey of Judy: A Decade of Empowering Disability Rights
Lessons from Judy: A Decade in Disability Rights Introduction This week, as we commemorate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990 and the 10th anniversary of Human Rights Watch’s work on disability rights, it is important to reflect on the legacy of trailblazer Judy Heumann. Judy, […]