A North Korean defector living in China, who bravely saved her son from starvation, now faces the chilling danger of forced repatriation, Human Rights Watch warns. Experts warn that returning her could mean facing severe punishment amid ongoing and relentless human rights abuses
Brazil has made a bold leap forward with a groundbreaking law that strengthens protections for children online, directly tackling exploitation and harmful content. Human Rights Watch celebrates this powerful initiative as a vital win in safeguarding the safety of young internet users
The Human Rights Watch World Report 2026 casts a powerful spotlight on Argentina’s urgent challenges-from attacks on judicial independence and the fight for indigenous rights to increasing threats against freedom of expression amid rising social unrest
Human Rights Watch urges the Australian Foreign Minister to prioritize human rights during the upcoming visit to Vietnam, emphasizing the critical need to address press freedom and political repression in their bilateral talks
Human Rights Watch highlights the alarming rates of Aboriginal child removals in Australia, revealing systemic disparities that disrupt Indigenous families. This practice raises significant human rights concerns and calls for urgent governmental action and reform.
