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Israel accused of 'acts of genocide' over Gaza water access DW 12/19/2024

HRW asserts Israel has committed acts of genocide by denying clean water access to Gazans during military operations.

Israel Attacks UN Peacekeeper Headquarters in Lebanon for Second Time in 2 Days

Human Rights Watch urges immediate UN investigation into Israel's attacks on UN peacekeepers, citing potential war crimes and escalating violence.

Israel accused of 'acts of genocide' over Gaza water access DW 12/19/2024

HRW asserts Israel has committed acts of genocide by denying clean water access to Gazans during military operations.

Israel Attacks UN Peacekeeper Headquarters in Lebanon for Second Time in 2 Days

Human Rights Watch urges immediate UN investigation into Israel's attacks on UN peacekeepers, citing potential war crimes and escalating violence.
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#sexual-violence

Fighters in Sudan's civil war raping girls as young as seven, HRW says

The RSF is accused of committing mass sexual atrocities during Sudan's civil war, targeting women and girls.
Human Rights Watch reports extensive sexual violence by RSF troops in South Kordofan.

Girls as young as nine gang-raped by paramilitaries in Sudan report

Sexual violence in Khartoum during civil war by RSF, including rape, torture, and forced marriage, heavily impacting women and girls.

Fighters in Sudan's civil war raping girls as young as seven, HRW says

The RSF is accused of committing mass sexual atrocities during Sudan's civil war, targeting women and girls.
Human Rights Watch reports extensive sexual violence by RSF troops in South Kordofan.

Girls as young as nine gang-raped by paramilitaries in Sudan report

Sexual violence in Khartoum during civil war by RSF, including rape, torture, and forced marriage, heavily impacting women and girls.
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#war-crimes

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of forced displacement, amounting to

Israeli authorities' actions in Gaza constitute forced displacement and crimes against humanity, as reported by Human Rights Watch.

Russia troops accused of executing' surrendering Ukraine soldiers: Report

Russian forces reportedly executed Ukrainian soldiers surrendering, amounting to potential war crimes.

Israel deliberately killed three Lebanon journalists, rights watchdog says

The Israeli attack on journalists in Lebanon was likely a war crime, using U.S.-made bombs.

Israel strike that killed 106 people in Gaza apparent war crime': Probe

Unlawful Israeli air attack resulted in apparent war crime killing 106 civilians, including 54 children
HRW calls for suspension of weapons transfers to Israel and support for ICC investigation in Palestine

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of forced displacement, amounting to

Israeli authorities' actions in Gaza constitute forced displacement and crimes against humanity, as reported by Human Rights Watch.

Russia troops accused of executing' surrendering Ukraine soldiers: Report

Russian forces reportedly executed Ukrainian soldiers surrendering, amounting to potential war crimes.

Israel deliberately killed three Lebanon journalists, rights watchdog says

The Israeli attack on journalists in Lebanon was likely a war crime, using U.S.-made bombs.

Israel strike that killed 106 people in Gaza apparent war crime': Probe

Unlawful Israeli air attack resulted in apparent war crime killing 106 civilians, including 54 children
HRW calls for suspension of weapons transfers to Israel and support for ICC investigation in Palestine
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#social-justice

Homeless Sweeps Are Expensive, Useless and Cruel, Human Rights Watch Charges

The HRW report highlights that homelessness is driven by housing shortages and punitive city policies, not by a lack of enforcement or liberalism.

Four life-changing films to see at this year's Human Rights Watch Film Festival

Human Rights Watch festival showcases films on police brutality, LGBTQ+ issues, and social justice.
Featured films include 'After the Fire' on police brutality and 'Summer Qamp' on queer summer camps.

Homeless Sweeps Are Expensive, Useless and Cruel, Human Rights Watch Charges

The HRW report highlights that homelessness is driven by housing shortages and punitive city policies, not by a lack of enforcement or liberalism.

Four life-changing films to see at this year's Human Rights Watch Film Festival

Human Rights Watch festival showcases films on police brutality, LGBTQ+ issues, and social justice.
Featured films include 'After the Fire' on police brutality and 'Summer Qamp' on queer summer camps.
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Denouncing the war is all very well but the people of Gaza also need urgent medical care | Belkis Wille

The healthcare system in Gaza is on the brink of collapse, with many Palestinians unable to access critical medical care outside the region.

In Darfur, justice will be key to sustainable peace

Africa's leaders must end impunity to break the cycle of violence in Sudan.

Europe live: China's Xi arrives in Paris with trade and Ukraine on agenda

France urged to address human rights with China ahead of Xi Jinping's visit.

Burkina Faso: Army accused of executing civilians, babies DW 04/25/2024

At least 223 civilians, including 56 children, were executed by Burkina Faso soldiers in two villages, highlighting the gravity of military abuses and crimes against humanity.

Colombia and Panama failing to protect migrants in Darien Gap: HRW

Colombia and Panama are failing to protect migrants in the dangerous Darien Gap route.
Human Rights Watch calls for ensuring safety and human rights of migrants and asylum seekers in the region.

Iran's persecution of Baha'is branded crime against humanity'

Iran's Baha'i minority faces persecution since 1979 Islamic revolution
HRW suggests Iran's actions against Baha'is qualify as crimes against humanity

Russia issues first convictions for LGBT 'extremism'

Russia has issued its first convictions related to LGBTQ+ 'extremism' following a Supreme Court ruling declaring the 'international public LGBT movement' as an extremist group.
The Supreme Court ruling effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in Russia, leading to arrests, police raids of gay clubs, and the closure of LGBTQ+ rights groups.

Ai Weiwei Releases New Lithographs With JRP Editions | stupidDOPE

Ai Weiwei collaborates with JRP Editions to release limited edition lithographic prints titled "Grass Mud Horse" with strong political commentary and symbolism.

AI trains on kids' photos even when parents use strict privacy settings

Human Rights Watch (HRW) discovered children's photos online used to train AI models, posing privacy risks even with strict privacy settings.

AI Is Being Trained on Images of Real Kids Without Consent

AI training datasets contain real children's data without consent, raising serious privacy concerns.
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