Human rights are standards that governments around the world have agreed to meet so that everyone can live a safe, free and dignified life. Human rights are about being treated fairly, treating others ...

Saudi Arabia and the Crown Prince have faced ongoing criticism from rights organizations for human rights violations, ...

The State Department’s human rights report will move away from noting persecution of marginalized groups, including women and ...

US officials say the rules will stop "destructive ideologies" but others argue it is redefining human rights principles for ...

The very purpose of declared human rights is to remind governing powers and their legislature of our humanity. That is what ...

Volker Türk has the greatest respect for those able to hold onto hope when all appears to be lost. As United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, he has devoted his life and career to helping ...

China's policies have had groups like Human Rights Watch on its case for years. Now the upcoming Olympic Games is bringing attention that may force change, says HRW's Minky Worden, editor of China's ...

Discover the impact of our work this year through the 2025 Human Rights First Snapshot—a concise overview of the progress, ...

Philippe Bolopion, a 13-year veteran of Human Rights Watch and a former journalist who has extensively advocated on ...

U.S. officials will consider enforcement of affirmative action policies and state subsidies for abortion as infringements ...