July 14, 2022
Russia: Forcible Disappearances of Ukrainian Civilians
Detainees Unlawfully Transferred to Russia, Possibly Held as Hostages
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May 31, 2022
Libya: Russia’s Wagner Group Set Landmines Near Tripoli
ICC Prosecutor Should Investigate Use of Unlawful Mines, Booby Traps
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April 18, 2022
Yemen: Latest Round of Saudi-UAE-Led Attacks Targets Civilians
Killings Apparently Unlawful, Any Future Peace Talks Should Prioritize Justice
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November 11, 2021
Afghanistan Facing Famine
UN, World Bank, US Should Adjust Sanctions, Economic Policies
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February 19, 2026
South Sudan: Extend UN Investigations, Stand Ready to Respond to Any Further Deterioration of the Human Rights Situation
Civil society joint letter ahead of the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council
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February 16, 2026
Grave Violations of Migrants’ Rights Require Robust Independent Monitoring
HRC Intersessional Panel Discussion on the Human Rights of Migrants – Strengthening Human Rights Monitoring and Complaint Mechanisms in the Context of Migration
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February 9, 2026
Sudan: Concrete Action Urgently Needed to Protect Civilians and Advance Accountability
HRW Oral Statement - ID on the High Commissioner oral update on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher, in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Sudan - Intersessional meeting of the UN Human Rights Council
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January 23, 2026
Unprecedented Mass Killings in Iran Require Robust Investigation and Accountability
HRW Oral Statement - 39th Special Session of the UN Human Rights Council
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January 21, 2026
The World Needs Stronger UN, Not Trump-led ‘Board of Peace’
Board’s Charter Disregards Human Rights
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January 16, 2026
Critical Juncture for Proposed Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
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January 14, 2026
Sri Lanka: UN Finds Systemic Sexual Violence During Civil War
Impunity Prevails for Abuses Against Women, Men; Survivors Suffer for Years
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December 16, 2025
Venezuela: Persistent Repression Needs Sustained Attention, Accountability
HRW Oral Statement - ID on the HC oral update on Venezuela - Intersessional Meeting of the UN Human Rights Council
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December 1, 2025
El Salvador: Submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
103rd Pre-Sessional Working Group - Consideration of State Report
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