Human Rights Watch

hrw.org

20 February 2026 18:25

Philippine authorities relocating communities displaced in 2021 by Typhoon Odette have ignored the rights of residents, especially those with disabilities. In a new report, HRW explores how people with disabilities experience climate-related risks.

Peter Lloyd

maltapar.bsky.social

09 January 2026 11:29

“‘Silencing the Streets’: documents that the government has failed to reverse sweeping anti-protest laws. Instead, Labour has attempted to expand them with the Crime and Policing Bill 2025 and through the unprecedented misuse of terrorism legislation to target and criminalize peaceful protest.

Iskra Kirova

iskrakirova.bsky.social

08 December 2025 17:22

#Bulgaria has delayed its exit from coal, trailing behind most EU countries in its transition, and risking breach of new #EU air quality standards. Fresh @hrw.org report shows this contributes to serious health harms, esp for children. It may cost Bulgaria EU funds too. www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...

Human Rights Watch

hrw.org

21 November 2025 19:56

As #COP30 comes to a close, we remind governments of their international obligations to address climate change as well as to respect and protect environmental defenders' basic rights. Hear more from environmental defenders at #COP30 ⤵️

Human Rights Watch

hrw.org

20 November 2025 00:52

As the world comes together to tackle the climate crisis at #COP30 in Brazil, its Congress is considering proposals that would exacerbate it. Those measures could severely impact the Amazon, which is critical for global climate.