April 15, 2009
US: Deportation Splits Families
Legal Residents Often Deported for Nonviolent Offenses, National Data Show
April 14, 2009
Afghanistan: New Law Threatens Women’s Freedom
Shia Personal Law Should Be Repealed or Amended to Protect Rights
April 14, 2009
Sri Lanka: Commonwealth Should Act on Crisis
Use International Clout to Press Both Sides to End Humanitarian Disaster
April 14, 2009
Brazil: Prosecute Dictatorship-Era Abuses
Landmark International Decision Provides Powerful Push for Accountability
April 14, 2009
Israel/Gaza: Cooperate With Goldstone Investigation
US and EU Should Support Human Rights Council Mission
April 14, 2009
Russia/Georgia: Cluster Bombs’ Harm Shows Need to Join Ban
April 13, 2009
US: Overhaul Failed Cuba Policy
Obama’s Order a Positive Step, But Right to Travel Should Be Extended to All Americans
April 13, 2009
UAE: Media Law Undermines Free Expression
Vague Content Restrictions, Strict Controls Hamper Independence of Press
April 11, 2009
Kenya: Instruct Officials to Protect Somali Refugees
Hold Police and Military Accountable and Open Border to Refugees
April 9, 2009
Sri Lanka: Stop Shelling ‘No-Fire Zone’
UN Security Council Action Needed to Avert Humanitarian Catastrophe
April 9, 2009
Japan: Speak out for Human Rights
Human Rights Watch Opens Tokyo Office to Focus on Asia Rights Issues
April 8, 2009
DR Congo: Brutal Rapes by Rebels and Army
Over 180 Civilians Killed, Most by Rwandan Rebels
April 8, 2009
Indonesia: Release Election Critics, Investigate Violence
Arrests, Problems in Aceh and Papua Mar Pre-Election Period
April 8, 2009
US: Rescind Regulation Jeopardizing Women’s Health
‘Provider Conscience Rule’ Ignores Impact on Those Needing Services
April 8, 2009
Serbia: Aid Evicted Roma
Government Should Ensure Adequate Housing for Families Left Without Homes