Washington Center For Human Rights
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CategoriesAdvocacy Country ProfileIntroduction:The Washington Center for Human Rights (WCHR) is deeply disturbed by the recent killing of a labor activist in Bangladesh, as reported by Human Rights Watch (HRW). This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the persistent threats faced by labor activists in the country and the urgent need for comprehensive measures to protect […]
CategoriesAdvocacy Country ProfileThe Washington Center for Human Rights (WCHR) expresses deep concern over the alarming trend of militarization in public security operations in Honduras. The recent developments in the country, as outlined in the press briefing note issued by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), highlight the urgent need for action […]
CategoriesAdvocacy StatementsThe Washington Center for Human Rights expresses deep concern over the continued imprisonment of civil society actors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ahead of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28). These individuals, who have been unjustly sentenced in a mass trial, are being deprived of their freedom for advocating for human rights, environmental […]