HRW Africa plays a crucial role in advocating for the protection of vulnerable populations, such as refugees, internally displaced people, and marginalized communities. Through its extensive network of researchers, activists, and advocates, HRW Africa highlights issues related to political repression, discrimination, violence against women, child exploitation, and attacks on freedom of expression and assembly. The organization works tirelessly to ensure its findings reach policymakers and create meaningful change.
HRW Africa’s commitment to impartiality, credibility, and accuracy has earned it a reputation as a trusted source of human rights information in the region and globally. By shedding light on human rights abuses, HRW Africa continues to be a driving force for positive change and justice, promoting respect for human rights and the rule of law in Africa.
HRW Oral Statement on DR Congo at the 37th Special Session of the Human Rights Council
Mr. President, Since the resurgence of the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group at the end of 2021, hundreds of thousands of Congolese have fled the conflict
In DRC, a Durable Solution Means Addressing Justice
Over the past week, South Africa has paid the high cost for countries whose soldiers take part in a conflict that has turned the lives
Sahel States’ Withdrawal from ECOWAS Undermines Accountability
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger End Citizens’ Access to West African Regional Court Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on
Rwanda: Ensure Humanitarian Aid Reaches Goma
Urgently Restore Access to Assistance; Protect Displaced People Rwandan forces and the abusive M23 armed group should urgently ensure access to and facilitate the delivery
Uganda: Supreme Court Bans Military Trials of Civilians
Immediately Halt Ongoing Trials of Civilians; Review Past Convictions Uganda’s Supreme Court ruling declaring military trials of civilians unconstitutional is a victory for human rights,
Ethiopia: Key Rights Groups Suspended
End Repeated, Arbitrary Harassment of Civil Society Organizations Ethiopian authorities have shut down two more prominent human rights organizations in recent weeks as part of their
Nigeria: The Neglect and Death of a Young Woman in Nigeria
I didn’t expect to find children, let alone toddlers, in a state-run institution for adults in Kano, northern Nigeria. One of the them was Aisha,
Cameroon: Cries of Torture Precede Death in Custody
Carry out Effective Investigation, Hold Perpetrators Accountable Cameroon’s authorities should immediately conduct an effective, independent, transparent investigation into a death in police custody on January
DR Congo: Civilians at Risk as M23 Approaches Goma
Humanitarian Situation Rapidly Deteriorating Civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are at increasing risk as the abusive M23 armed group, supported by the Rwanda
Protecting Rights, Saving Lives
Human Rights Watch defends the rights of people in Africa, spotlighting abuses and bringing perpetrators to justice.