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Amr Magdi @amrmagdi.bsky.social · 6h

UN: Abusive Governments Set to Win Council Seats
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It's inconceivable how Egypt's gov't, accused of crimes against humanity & presiding over the worst human rights crisis in the nation's modern history, be given a seat on the HRC because of shame, uncompetitive elections.

UN: Abusive Governments Set to Win Rights Council Seats

Egypt and Vietnam are on track to secure seats on the United Nations Human Rights Council despite being woefully unfit for membership, Human Rights Watch said.

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 5h

Inclusive and accessible mental health support is critical.

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we encourage governments to provide inclusive and accessible mental health support to all.

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Gaza: Ceasefire No Substitute for Action on Aid, Justice

The Israeli government and Hamas agreed on October 9, 2025 to the first stage of the US government’s “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict,” which includes a ceasefire, the release of Israeli a...

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 17h

Palestinians in Gaza will continue to suffer and die so long as Israel maintains its unlawful blockade of Gaza and does not restore basic services like electricity, water and health care.

States should take urgent action to prevent further rights violations.

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 17h

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first stage of the US government’s “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict.”

The agreement offers the prospect of relief after two years of unimaginable atrocities—but is no substitute for action to protect human rights and ensure justice.

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Kartik Raj @kartikraj.bsky.social · 21h

The German government's plan for social security "reform" is bad news for #humanrights.

I tried to set out why for @hrw.org here, a couple of weeks back, as we awaited details of these plans:

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“The German government’s plans to punish some social security recipients with severe cuts to support demonstrates contempt for their human rights. This harsh approach will increase poverty, erode social cohesion, and push many into destitution."
Kartik Raj, Senior Europe Researcher

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Claudio Francavilla @claudiofrancavilla.bsky.social · 23h

🧵 #Gaza: several Foreign Ministers are gathering in Paris to discuss the peace plan.

If they want more than another fragile ceasefire, they must walk the talk, take concrete, overdue steps, focusing on what’s been ignored for too long: justice and Palestinians' rights. 1/6 ⤵️

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 1d

We’re honored that our With Humanity campaign calling on the EU to uphold the rights and dignity of people on the move is a finalist at the Shorty Awards!

Please help amplify this call by voting here: https://shortyawards.com/10th-impact/with-humanity-campaign

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 1d

Former Tanzanian ambassador and outspoken government critic Humphrey Polepole has been abducted by unknown individuals, his family says. https://bbc.in/4mVyQrG

Tanzania should put a stop to deepening repression of media and government critics.

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 1d

The Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning to travel to Tajikistan on Oct. 9 to attend a Russia-Central Asia summit.

Tajikistan should deny entry to Putin or arrest him if he enters, due to the ICC arrest warrant for him.

Tajikistan: Arrest Putin

Tajikistan should deny entry to Russian President Vladimir Putin or arrest him if he enters the country, based on an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for him.

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 2d

Egyptian authorities have detained journalist Ismail Iskandarani over Facebook posts.

This is a bellwether moment for the Egyptian government. Egypt should stop unlawfully detaining critics and journalists and release those arbitrarily detained.

Egypt: Journalist Detained over Facebook Posts

Egyptian authorities detained prominent independent journalist Ismail Iskandarani over Facebook posts.

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 2d

Lebanon's new government has emphasized the importance of quality education. But in a disappointing move, the government recently restricted access to education for many refugees.

All children, regardless of immigration status, have a right to education.

Lebanon Restricts Education Access for Many Refugees

The new government in Lebanon, formed this February under Prime Minster Nawaf Salam, has emphasized the importance of quality education for students in Lebanon and committed to providing all children ...

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 2d

Houthi authorities arrested dozens of people for peacefully celebrating or posting on social media about the anniversary of Yemen’s “September 26 Revolution.”

Authorities should be protecting people’s rights, not silencing anyone commemorating a national holiday.

Yemen: Houthis Arrest Dozens Commemorating National Holiday

Houthi authorities arrested dozens of people in the last week of September 2025, as they have in past years, for peacefully celebrating or posting on social media about the anniversary of Yemen’s “Sep...

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 3d

What’s the scariest sound in a war zone? In Kherson, Ukraine, it isn’t artillery or fighter jets—it’s the faint buzz of a $200 quadcopter drone.

New episode of Rights & Wrongs podcast looks at Russia’s use of drones 🔊⤵️
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Apple: https://apple.co/4gY9wQo

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 3d

Governments urgently need to take concrete action to protect Gaza’s over two million Palestinians and the Israeli hostages.

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Israel/Palestine: States Should Act to Halt Atrocities

US President Donald Trump’s “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict,” announced on September 29, 2025, is no substitute for the urgent action governments need to take to protect civilians and sup...

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 3d

Peace plans cannot solely be relied on to address grave abuses in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. 30+ years of escalating repression of Palestinians as "peace processes" played out made that clear.

Trump's plan is no substitute for urgent action in Gaza.

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Elaine Pearson @elainepearson.bsky.social · 3d

Spoke to @france24.com about China's chilling new ethnic unity bill which could be used to facilitate intensifying ideological controls, target ethnic & religious minorities including by erasing minority language rights & foster control beyond China’s borders.
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Philippe Dam @philippedam.bsky.social · 4d

#HRC60 just created investigative mechanism on past & on-going crimes in #Afghanistan so that those responsible face justice

Kudos to @eudiplomacy.bsky.social @euatun.bsky.social for leading landmark initiative, strong message for victims & clear warning to perpetrators

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UN Rights Council Creates Afghanistan Accountability Body

The United Nations Human Rights Council on October 6, 2025, adopted a landmark resolution creating an independent mechanism to investigate past and ongoing rights abuses in Afghanistan.

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 3d

The UN has adopted a landmark resolution to create an independent mechanism to investigate past and ongoing rights abuses in Afghanistan.

This is a significant step to break the cycle of impunity in the country. Learn more ⤵️

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Philippe Dam @philippedam.bsky.social · 7d

#Sudan: UN human rights experts send wake up call on severity of crimes committed by RSF & SAF.

@eudiplomacy.bsky.social: "There can be no justification for standing idle while atrocities continue"

Urgent steps needed to
⛑️Protect civilians
⚖️Press for accountability

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Elaine Pearson @elainepearson.bsky.social · 7d

See below for @hrw.org response to the life sentence for the Thai gunman who killed Cambodian former opposition MP Lim Kimya in cold blood on a Bangkok street. All those responsible should be brought to justice despite their political connections. 👇 www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 7d

This week, President Trump claimed that the US military should be used domestically to confront a “war from within.”

There is no reason and no legal justification for any disastrous use of military forces on US soil.

United States: Trump Call to Militarize Cities Risks Abuse

Remarks by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump at a joint address to top military leaders on September 30, 2025 raise grave concerns that the administration will seek to de...

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 7d