The best country-by-country assessment of human rights. In this signature yearly report, Human Rights Watch will document and address human rights abuses in more than 100 countries, plus a keynote essay by executive director Tirana Hassan.
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Human Rights Watch stands as a leading independent organization dedicated to defending and protecting human rights globally. By drawing international attention to violations, they amplify the voices of the oppressed and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. Their meticulous, objective investigations and strategic advocacy efforts generate significant pressure for change, thereby increasing the cost of human rights abuses. For over three decades, Human Rights Watch has persistently worked to establish the legal and moral foundations for profound societal shifts, striving to foster greater justice and security for individuals worldwide.






- 2024
- 2023
The best country-by-country assessment of human rights. In this signature yearly report, Human Rights Watch will document and address human rights abuses in more than 100 countries. Executive director Ken Roth’s lead essay will cover the global contest between democracy and autocracy—with a call for more effective leadership from democracies. Many of the chapters will cover responses to the Covid-19 global pandemic.
- 2022
The best country-by-country assessment of human rights. The human rights records of more than ninety countries and territories are put into perspective in Human Rights Watch's signature yearly report. Reflecting extensive investigative work undertaken by Human Rights Watch staff, in close partnership with domestic human rights activists, the annual World Report is an invaluable resource for journalists, diplomats, and citizens, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the fight to protect human rights in every corner of the globe.
- 2021
The best country-by-country assessment of human rights.The human rights records of more than ninety countries and territories are put into perspective in Human Rights Watch's signature yearly report. Reflecting extensive investigative work undertaken by Human Rights Watch staff, in close partnership with domestic human rights activists, the annual World Report is an invaluable resource for journalists, diplomats, and citizens, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the fight to protect human rights in every corner of the globe.
- 2020
World Report 2020
- 640 pages
- 23 hours of reading
The best country-by-country assessment of human rights. The human rights records of more than ninety countries and territories are put into perspective in Human Rights Watch's signature yearly report. Reflecting extensive investigative work undertaken by Human Rights Watch staff, in close partnership with domestic human rights activists, the annual World Report is an invaluable resource for journalists, diplomats, and citizens, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the fight to protect human rights in every corner of the globe.
- 2018
World Report 2018
- 704 pages
- 25 hours of reading
The human rights records of more than ninety countries and territories are put into perspective in Human Rights Watch's signature yearly report. Reflecting extensive investigative work undertaken in 2017 by Human Rights Watch staff, in close partnership with domestic human rights activists, the annual World Report is an invaluable resource for journalists, diplomats, and citizens, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the fight to protect human rights in every corner of the globe.
- 2017
World Report 2017: Events of 2016
- 704 pages
- 25 hours of reading
The annual World Report provides a comprehensive overview of the human rights situations in over ninety countries and territories, based on extensive investigations conducted in 2016 by Human Rights Watch in collaboration with local activists. This essential resource serves journalists, diplomats, and citizens alike, offering critical insights into the ongoing struggle for human rights worldwide. Its detailed analysis is crucial for anyone invested in understanding and advocating for human rights protection globally.
- 2016
World Report 2016: Events of 2015
- 672 pages
- 24 hours of reading
The annual report provides a comprehensive overview of human rights conditions in over ninety countries and territories, based on extensive investigations conducted in 2015 by Human Rights Watch in collaboration with local activists. It serves as a crucial resource for journalists, diplomats, and citizens alike, highlighting the ongoing struggle to uphold human rights worldwide. This insightful report is essential for anyone invested in understanding and advocating for human rights.
- 2015
The 25th annual World Report summarizes human rights conditions in more than ninety countries and territories worldwide, reflecting extensive investigative work undertaken in 2014 by Human Rights Watch staff with domestic rights activists, in particular on the roles played by key domestic and international figures.
- 2014
Human Rights Watch World Report: Events of 2013
- 672 pages
- 24 hours of reading
"The 24th annual World Report summarizes human rights conditions in more than ninety countries and territories worldwide, reflecting extensive investigative work undertaken in 2013 by Human Rights Watch staff in close partnership with domestic human rights activists. World Report 2014 gives particular focus on the roles-positive or negative-played in each country by key domestic and international figures. This year's report includes contributions from Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno, David Mepham, and Dinah PoKempner, with an introduction by Human Rights Watch director Kenneth Roth assessing the year's most pressing human rights issue"--Http://www.amazon.com
