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Human Rights Watch investigates human rights abuses linked to the economic activities of businesses, governments and key international institutions like the World Bank. We expose harmful practices by multinational corporations that can devastate vulnerable communities. We push tech companies to avoid complicity in government efforts to censor and persecute activists. We show how government failures and predatory business practices can combine to heap misery on the poor. We document the ways corruption in resource-rich countries can fuel abuse and cripple health and education systems. And we use our voice and our leverage to push for real change and help develop standards where they are lacking.
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Turkmenistan: Denial, Inaction Worsen Food Crisis
Pandemic Compounds People’s Struggle for Affordable Food
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Venezuela: Violent Abuses in Illegal Gold Mines
Credible Allegations of Government Involvement, Acquiescence
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Japan: Take Action Against Myanmar Coup
Join Targeted Economic Sanctions, Global Arms Embargo; Review Aid
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Germany: MPs Should Strengthen Proposed Supply Chain Law
Proposed Measure Falls Short of International Norms
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Nigeria Finally Unfreezes Protesters’ Bank Accounts
Investigate and Ensure Accountability for Central Bank’s Abuse of Power
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For Valentine’s Day, Traceable, Transparent Jewelry Supply Chains
Jewelry, Watch Companies Should Strengthen Supply Chain Safeguards
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Covid-19 Vaccine Producers Have Human Rights Responsibilities
Pharma Companies Should Adopt Rights-Based Approach to Help Bridge Vaccine Gap
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A Brief but Marvelous Moment of Free Expression in China
Beijing Blocks Clubhouse App to Stop ‘Political’ Conversations
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Drinks Giant Kirin Cuts Ties with Myanmar Military After Coup
Foreign Businesses Engaging Military Should Exit Responsibly
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US Backtracks on Fight Against Graft in Congo
Special License for Billionaire Dan Gertler Undercuts Magnitsky Sanctions
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Is Your Business Funding Myanmar Military Abuses?
Even Before Coup, Companies Should Have Cut Ties to Armed Forces