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United States: Bush Signs Law on Child Soldiers Measure to Prosecute Recruiters Abroad Puts Commanders on Notice Under a new law signed today by US President George W. Bush, leaders of military forces and armed groups who have recruited child soldiers may be arrested and prosecuted in the United States, Human Rights Watch said today. The law could apply to leaders of dozens of forces that have recruited and used child soldiers in over 20 armed conflicts. October 3, 2008 Press Release Printer friendly version Venezuela: Human Rights Watch Delegation Expelled The Venezuelan government’s expulsion of two Human Rights Watch staff underscores the Chávez administration’s increasing intolerance of dissenting views, Human Rights Watch said today. The government expelled José Miguel Vivanco, Americas director at Human Rights Watch, and Americas deputy director Daniel Wilkinson on September 18, 2008, hours after they held a news conference in Caracas to present a report that describes how the government of President Hugo Chávez has weakened democratic institutions and human rights guarantees in Venezuela. September 19, 2008 Press Release Also available in 
Printer friendly version A Decade Under Chávez Political Intolerance and Lost Opportunities for Advancing Human Rights in Venezuela
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Download PDF, 954 KB, 236 pgs Purchase online Read Press Release Venezuela: Rights Suffer Under Chávez Political Discrimination and Weakened Institutions Define Presidency In its efforts to counter political opposition and consolidate power, the government of President Hugo Chávez has weakened democratic institutions and human rights guarantees in Venezuela, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. September 18, 2008 Press Release Printer friendly version Bolivia: Investigate Killings in Pando Impartial Inquiry Needed to Ensure Accountability Bolivia should conduct a prompt, thorough and impartial investigation of the killing of at least 15 civilians in a confrontation in Pando department, Human Rights Watch said today. September 17, 2008 Press Release Also available in
Printer friendly version Mexico: Supreme Court Upholds Mexico City Abortion Law Landmark Decision Confirms Right to an Abortion up to 12th Week of Gestation In a historic decision today, the Mexican Supreme Court ruled that Mexico City’s law decriminalizing abortion during the first 12 weeks of gestation is constitutional. In a publicly broadcast proceeding, the court voted 8-to-3 in favor of upholding the Mexico City law, which came into force in 2007. A written decision is expected from the court within days. August 29, 2008 Press Release Also available in
Printer friendly version Colombia: Bomb at Party Kills Many Civilians FARC Should Stop Indefensible Attacks The bombing of a party in Ituango, Colombia, is an indefensible attack on civilians and the perpetrators should be prosecuted, Human Rights Watch said today. August 18, 2008 Press Release Also available in
Printer friendly version Colombia: Investigate Misuse of Red Cross Emblem The Colombian government should ensure an independent investigation into misuse of the Red Cross emblem by security forces during the rescue of several hostages being held by guerrillas, Human Rights Watch said today. On July 2, 2008, Colombian security forces rescued 15 hostages held for years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrillas. August 7, 2008 Press Release Also available in
Printer friendly version US: Migrant Detainees Suffer From Inadequate Medical Care Improve Treatment of HIV-Positive Immigrants in Detention Inferior medical care for HIV-positive immigrant detainees threatens their health, and ultimately their lives, Human Rights Watch said today at the 2008 International AIDS Conference in Mexico City. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – the agency charged with providing health care services to detainees – fails to ensure timely HIV prevention and treatment services, putting many at risk of infection, resistance to treatment, and even death. August 5, 2008 Press Release Also available in
Printer friendly version AIDS and Rights The XVII International AIDS Conference in Mexico City Daily updates from researchers attending the conference. August 5, 2008 Blog Printer friendly version Colombia: Proposal Threatens ‘Parapolitics’ Investigations Proposed Constitutional Changes Harm Accountability, Favor Uribe Allies President Álvaro Uribe’s proposal to amend Colombia’s constitution would hurt accountability for politicians who collaborated with paramilitary death squads, Human Rights Watch said today. August 4, 2008 Press Release Also available in
Printer friendly version US: Respect World Court Order to Halt Texas Executions Bush Should Intervene to Uphold International Law President George W. Bush should publicly urge Texas to respect the order of the International Court of Justice and stop the executions of five Mexican nationals. July 21, 2008 Press Release Also available in
Printer friendly version Human Rights Watch Amicus Brief on Juvenile Detention Argument to the Supreme Court of Argentina on International Standards on Juvenile Detention Human Rights Watch filed an amicus brief in the case of García Méndez, Emilio and Musa, Laura Cristina s/case No. 7537 that is now before the Supreme Court of Argentina. We argue that the system by which Argentine judges authorize the detention of children under 16 years of age in conflict with the law violates international human rights law set forth by the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the American Convention on Human Rights (ACHR), and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). It also contradicts basic principles outlined in the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Administration of Juvenile Justice (The Beijing Rules), and the United Nations Rules for the Protection of Juveniles Deprived of their Liberty. July 18, 2008 Amicus Briefs Also available in
Printer friendly version Rights Abuses Fueling Global HIV Epidemic Government, Police Actions Blocking Access to HIV Prevention Unless governments act to end the human rights abuses fuelling the spread of HIV, little progress will be made towards addressing the global epidemic, 400 AIDS and human rights organizations said today. The coalition called on organizers of the biannual International AIDS Conference, which opens in Mexico City on August 3, 2008, to make human rights a central theme of the world’s largest gathering on HIV/AIDS. July 14, 2008 Press Release Also available in
Printer friendly version My Rights, and My Right to Know Lack of Access to Therapeutic Abortion in Peru
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Download PDF, 250 KB, 53 pgs Purchase online Read Press Release Peru: At-Risk Women Denied Legal Abortions Government Obstacles, Misinformation Impede Access The Peruvian government’s deliberate refusal to streamline procedures and approve guidelines for legal abortion is endangering the lives and health of women and girls who are often forced to use unsafe solutions for risky pregnancies, Human Rights Watch said in a new report released today. Although international attention has been drawn to these violations, the Peruvian government has failed to abide by recommendations of the United Nations Human Rights Committee and others. July 9, 2008 Press Release Also available in 
Printer friendly version Colombia: 15 Hostages Rescued by Security Forces Human Rights Watch today welcomed reports that 15 hostages that had been held for several years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) have been rescued. Human Rights Watch called on the FARC to immediately and unconditionally release hundreds of others still being held. July 2, 2008 Press Release Also available in
Printer friendly version Colombia: McCain’s Visit Should Focus on Democracy and Rights Letter Urges McCain to Ignore Official Spin and Support Threatened Democratic Institutions During his upcoming visit to Colombia, Senator John McCain should not be blinded by the government’s spin that human rights and democracy are on the right track, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to McCain made public today. According to press reports, McCain will visit Colombia on July 1. June 30, 2008 Press Release Also available in
Printer friendly version Letter to Senator John McCain It is a pleasure to be in communication with you once again. Over the years you have been a defender of human rights and democratic freedoms on many occasions– whether by standing against torture in the United States, or against political repression from Burma to Uzbekistan to Russia. We appreciate the work you have done on these issues and have been pleased to work with you on many of them. June 27, 2008 Letter Also available in
Printer friendly version Canada: Imprisoned HIV/AIDS Activist Wins 2008 Rights Award A federal prisoner and health activist is the recipient of the 2008 Canadian Award for Action on HIV/AIDS and Human Rights, the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network and Human Rights Watch announced today. The award, which recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations that protect the rights and dignity of people living with or affected by HIV and AIDS, will be presented at a public reception and ceremony in Ottawa on June 16. June 16, 2008 Press Release Also available in
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