The man who controls Netanyahu's political future: 'Israel's far-right Minister Smotrich calls for 'no half measures' in the 'total annihilation' of Gaza.' So Netanyahu is willing to torpedo a deal with Hamas by insisting on invading Rafah.
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Across #SWANA WHRDs are increasingly targeted by security forces b/c they are impactful. #WHRDs are no longer only advocates for women's rights, but are credible & effective members of other movements. On #MayDay2024 we highlight cases of 7 imprisoned #Iranian labor rights WHRDs.

Garment workers in Bangladesh are still fighting for decent wages in an industry that reaps the most revenue - and paying a heavy price for it.

We're urging the Government of Bangladesh to immediately end the repression of worker rights.

Read more 👇 amn.st/6015jybDW

Amidst the staggering number of deaths in Gaza, we can't lose sight of each individual tragedy & its heart-wrenching impact on Palestinian families around the world, incl here in #Canada . Here is the story of 92-year-old Naifa Rizq al-Sawada, may she RIP. aljazeera.com/news/longform/…

The saudi fitness instructor that you can see in this video praising MbS’s reforms on women has been sentenced to 11 years for her feminist views. She has been sentenced as a terrorist

Anyone still believes Saudi in reforming ?

As Israel's brutal war in Gaza grows more devastating each day, it’s no wonder so many students are moved to protest. All states must respect and ensure the right of peaceful assembly, urgently suspend arms transfers to Israel and call for a ceasefire now.

I teach at Columbia University and have been appalled at the administration's response to student protests. This ACLU open letter on how to preserve academic freedom and free speech is spot on.
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NGOs Call for Access to Saudi Detainees, as Manahel al-Otaibi Faces Further Abuse

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Our statement on Columbia University's outrageous use of police force against nonviolent protestors yesterday. We call on the University to rescind all undue punitive measures against students for the legitimate exercise of their fundamental rights:

I’m heartbroken that the Human Rights Watch Film Festival has come to an end. Sending much love to all who have been a part of this family and the incredible work to film, document, edit and screen (or be a subject of!) powerful films that highlight human rights issues.

We are writing to to share the news that Human Rights Watch has closed the Human Rights Watchfilmfestival, (statement below) ending 35 yrs of the beloved cultural institution that provided a platform for 100s of thousands of ppl to get involved w/ the #humanrights  movement. hrw.org/news/2024/03/1….

🍾🇫🇷 Yesterday #France 's vote marked global 1st in explicitly introducing #abortion protections in national constitution. It also reflects need for safeguards in face of global attacks on abortion & sexual & repro health rights. #MonCorpsMonChoix Human Rights Watch 1/
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New Human Rights Watch report on #Malaysia ’s degrading and abusive immigration detention system documents how authorities treat migrants as criminals, arbitrarily holding them for prolonged periods with almost no access to the outside world. hrw.org/news/2024/03/0…

🧵🧵Another big day in Brussels today.

Negotiators will meet to discuss the proposed EU regulation that will introduce import/export bans tied to forced labour.

@HRW & other orgs reiterating our call for workers to be the focus of the regulation.

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1/ Each year, tens of thousands of Iraqi couples enter into marriages officiated by religious leaders, but never registered with the court. They are a loophole for child marriage, with disastrous impacts on women and children.
New Human Rights Watch report: hrw.org/news/2024/03/0…

This artwork encapsulates how twisted it is for the US to airdrop a paltry amount of aid into Gaza when it is the one arming, shielding, and justifying Israel’s plausible genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. If the US truly cared about starving children, it would #StopArmingIsrael .

Bangladeshi women are highly sought after for domestic work in Saudi Arabia, and both governments push for recruitment of thousands every years. Yet, they often face severe stigma upon return. The concluding section of a 2-part report: migrant-rights.org/2024/03/bangla…

Important new Human Rights Watch research on how all the various authorities in #Yemen , not just the houthis, are stopping women from traveling without a mahram or male guardian permission. Read Niku Jafarnia thread for more info 👇 #EndMaleGuardianship

Joint statement by 8 NGOs, including Human Rights Watch: “We’re deeply concerned that the UK govt still refuses to suspend arms transfers to Israel.. [putting it] at risk of serious violations of international law—including war crimes & crimes against humanity—in violation of its obligations.”

BREAKING: Despite being on a legal medical leave, my mother #NahidTaghavi was forced to return to Evin prison. #freenahid