Human Rights Watch defends the rights of people in 100 countries worldwide, spotlighting abuses and bringing perpetrators to justice

Human Rights Watch was founded in 1978 as “Helsinki Watch,” when we began investigating rights abuses in countries that signed the Helsinki Accords, most notably those behind the Iron Curtain.

World Report 2025, Human Rights Watch’s 35th annual review of human rights practices and trends around the globe, reviews developments in more than 100 countries.

HRW défend les droits humains dans près de 100 pays à travers le monde, mettant en lumière les violations et appelant à traduire les responsables en justice.

Human Rights Watch defiende los derechos de las personas en 100 países del mundo, poniendo de relieve los abusos y llevando a los responsables ante la justicia

World Report 2026, Human Rights Watch’s 36th annual review of human rights practices and trends around the globe, reviews developments in more than 100 countries.

Human Rights Watch is an independent, international organization that works as part of a vibrant movement to uphold human dignity and advance the cause of human rights for all.

Feb 28, 2026 · A report by Human Rights Watch found that Iranian authorities are carrying out the crime against humanity of persecution against Baha’is in Iran.

A Human Rights Watch é uma organização internacional de direitos humanos, não-governamental, sem fins lucrativos, contando com aproximadamente 500 membros que trabalham em diversas …

Human Rights Watch defends the rights of people in close to 100 countries worldwide, spotlighting abuses and bringing perpetrators to justice