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Wenzel Michalski
Wenzel Michalski joined Human Rights Watch in September 2010 as the Germany Director, responsible for communications and advocacy. Before joining Human Rights Watch, Michalski worked in journalism for more than 20 years, specializing in news and current affairs. He served as managing editor, presenter, and London bureau chief for ProSiebenSat1, one of Germany's leading broadcasters. Prior to that, he was commissioning editor for documentaries at ARD/NDR public television. In his position, Michalski works towards giving Germany a stronger voice in support of human rights. Michalski graduated from Hamburg University, where he studied history and politics.
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Articles Authored
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June 24, 2015
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September 4, 2014
Dispatches: Countering Putin With Human Rights
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August 22, 2014
Dispatches: Merkel Shouldn’t Let Ukrainian Abuses Slide
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July 20, 2014
A Quiet Murder in Rwanda
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June 5, 2014
Why Germany Should Welcome Edward Snowden
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March 27, 2014
Merkel Should Speak Frankly to China on Rights
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February 10, 2014
A Second Chance for German Foreign Minister Steinmeier
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November 6, 2013
Why Workers’ Rights in Qatar Also Matter to German Business
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June 18, 2013
US/Germany: End Mass Surveillance
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February 13, 2013
Should Companies Take Responsibility for Repression?