Nigeria: Trapped in the cycle of violence
The present report documents alleged human rights violations and abuses by state and non-state actors in northern and central Nigeria since 2009. The report sets out recommendations for the Nigerian government, focusing on the government’s obligations to protect people within its jurisdiction from human rights abuses by non-state actors; specifically the Islamist armed group known […]
Nigeria: Trapped in the cycle of violence
The present report documents alleged human rights violations and abuses by state and non-state actors in northern and central Nigeria since 2009. The report sets out recommendations for the Nigerian government, focusing on the government’s obligations to protect people within its jurisdiction from human rights abuses by non-state actors; specifically the Islamist armed group known […]
Police violence in Greece – Not Just Isolated Incidents
The present report by Amnesty International examines alleged human rights violations by law enforcement officials in Greece including allegations of torture and other ill-treatment during arrest or detention, misuse of firearms, excessive use of force and other violations in the policing of demonstrations. In the report, Greek authorities acknowledge the existence of human rights abuses […]
Police violence in Greece – Not Just Isolated Incidents
The present report by Amnesty International examines alleged human rights violations by law enforcement officials in Greece including allegations of torture and other ill-treatment during arrest or detention, misuse of firearms, excessive use of force and other violations in the policing of demonstrations. In the report, Greek authorities acknowledge the existence of human rights abuses […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report reflects findings of the Special Rapporteur global thematic study on international human rights law capacity-building activities for judges, magistrates, prosecutors, public defenders and lawyers. Thematic areas addressed in the report include; international human rights education and the ongoing training of judicial actors, the importance of solid knowledge and understanding of international human […]
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
The present report reflects findings of the Special Rapporteur global thematic study on international human rights law capacity-building activities for judges, magistrates, prosecutors, public defenders and lawyers. Thematic areas addressed in the report include; international human rights education and the ongoing training of judicial actors, the importance of solid knowledge and understanding of international human […]
Russia: Protect Human Rights Lawyer – ‘Look Over Your Shoulder,’ Police in Caucasus Region Tell Attorney for Memorial
The current document presents a situation of police harassment towards a human rights lawyer in Kabardino-Balkaria. Human Rights Watch call on the Russian government to demonstrate its commitment to the UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers by effectively and impartially investigating the threats against Matsev and by taking appropriate action. Further, Human Rights […]
Russia: Protect Human Rights Lawyer – ‘Look Over Your Shoulder,’ Police in Caucasus Region Tell Attorney for Memorial
The current document presents a situation of police harassment towards a human rights lawyer in Kabardino-Balkaria. Human Rights Watch call on the Russian government to demonstrate its commitment to the UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers by effectively and impartially investigating the threats against Matsev and by taking appropriate action. Further, Human Rights […]
‘Prisoners are bottom of the Pile’ – the Human Rights of Inmates in Ghana
The present report describes Amnesty International findings of their September 2011 visit to Ghana to investigate prison conditions and the impact they have on the human rights and well-being of prisoners. Areas of focus include: Ghana’s human rights obligations, current prison reforms and developments, violations of due process, access to lawyers, health care, women prisoners, […]
‘Prisoners are bottom of the Pile’ – the Human Rights of Inmates in Ghana
The present report describes Amnesty International findings of their September 2011 visit to Ghana to investigate prison conditions and the impact they have on the human rights and well-being of prisoners. Areas of focus include: Ghana’s human rights obligations, current prison reforms and developments, violations of due process, access to lawyers, health care, women prisoners, […]
Iran: Quash Convictions and Free Rights Advocates – Long Sentences in Newest Convictions of Human Rights Activists
The present document relates to the cases of two Iranian lawyers sentenced to prison terms of 18 years and six years respectively for their human rights activities. Human Rights Watch calls for the Iranian judiciary to immediately overturn a March 4, 2012 court ruling against Abdolfattah Soltani, a lawyer convicted on charges that violate his […]
Iran: Quash Convictions and Free Rights Advocates – Long Sentences in Newest Convictions of Human Rights Activists
The present document relates to the cases of two Iranian lawyers sentenced to prison terms of 18 years and six years respectively for their human rights activities. Human Rights Watch calls for the Iranian judiciary to immediately overturn a March 4, 2012 court ruling against Abdolfattah Soltani, a lawyer convicted on charges that violate his […]
UAE: Government suspension of Jurist Association board part of ongoing crackdown on civil society
The present document is a joint letter dated 23 December 2011 from Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch to the United Arab Emirates’ Minister of Social Affairs regarding the April 2011 suspension of the elected executive board of the UAE’s Jurist Association, and the appointment of state appointees. The independence of judges and lawyers is highlighted as an […]
UAE: Government suspension of Jurist Association board part of ongoing crackdown on civil society
The present document is a joint letter dated 23 December 2011 from Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch to the United Arab Emirates’ Minister of Social Affairs regarding the April 2011 suspension of the elected executive board of the UAE’s Jurist Association, and the appointment of state appointees. The independence of judges and lawyers is highlighted as an […]
Second Report on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders in the Americas, 2011
The present report reflects priorities with respect to the situation of human rights defenders in the Americas. A follow up to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) 2006 report, this report examines (1) problems faced by human rights defenders in the region; (2) human rights defenders at particular risk; (3) independence and impartiality of […]
Second Report on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders in the Americas, 2011
The present report reflects priorities with respect to the situation of human rights defenders in the Americas. A follow up to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) 2006 report, this report examines (1) problems faced by human rights defenders in the region; (2) human rights defenders at particular risk; (3) independence and impartiality of […]
