Human Rights Law

Officials have also sought to clamp down on speech critical of the government, in violation of the right to freedom of expression guaranteed in South Sudan’s constitution and international law. In a number of cases Human Rights Watch has documented … Continue reading →

COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Local communities have welcomed the newly-enacted Human Rights (HRA) Act for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, seeing it as a “boost” to efforts of strengthening the justice system in a region whose residents have …

It provided a foundation for Cold War human rights advocacy. The Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act, approved unanimously by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on June 26, was meant to fill the void left by lifting Jackson-Vanik. 

This is the first time that the Human Rights Council has addressed the issue of discriminatory nationality laws targeting women, which can lead to statelessness. In total, there were 49 co-sponsors supporting the resolution, with representation from every …

Of course, the overall human rights situation has improved in Afghanistan since … Violence against women goes largely unpunished, in spite of a 2009 law meant to curtail it. About 400 women and girls are imprisoned for “moral crimes …

arguing that the law in its present form is incompatible with China’s increasing respect for human rights and need for sustainable economic development. It was the second open call for reform of the one-child policy this week, and comes less … Continue reading →

Sicilia made his remarks after Calderon decided to return the so-called Victims’ Law to Congress with objections. That bill requires the state to protect, assist and repair the harm caused to victims of crime and human rights abuses. Emilio …

While foreign contractors are often to blame for worker abuse, human rights groups criticise the Qatari government for not ensuring companies abide by local laws. Other Gulf states have also been criticised for their treatment of migrant workers …

human rights groups said he was age 11. Authorities said he was 12. Mohsin Al-Alawi, one of his attorneys, said he hopes the charges against the young boy will be dismissed. “Ali is innocent and did not commit any criminal … Continue reading →

Rachel Denber, Deputy Director for Europe and Central Asia at Human Rights Watch (Moscow) – Russia’s State Duma should firmly reject proposed restrictive amendments to the legislation regulating non-governmental organizations (NGO law …