Human Rights Watch

📢 Under the pretense of ‘simplifying’ rules for giant corporations, the Commission’s Omnibus proposal guts its own achievements on corporate accountability, a major abdication of principled leadership in advancing a sustainable and human rights-based economy. ⚡ The proposed change would uproot key accountability tools that gave the law some teeth-including the ability of victims of corporate abuses in supply chains to sue them in European courts. The Commission is siding with powerful corporations rather than victims of corporate abuse around the world.

In May 2023, the Move Forward Party won Thailand’s general elections, but was blocked from forming a government. Now, 44 of these parliamentarians could be banned from politics for life. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3QyqsQS

Israeli tanks have entered the occupied West Bank for the first time in two decades as Israel intensifies its operation there. States should act to prevent atrocities and allow Palestinians to return to their homes.

Since 2014, tens of thousands of migrants have died or disappeared in the Mediterranean Sea trying to reach Europe. More than 400 people have died or been reported missing in the past three months alone. This is the deadliest exodus route in the world. HRW’s Judith Sunderland embarked on a rescue ship operated by Médecins Sans Frontières, the Geo Barents, for seven days in September 2024. In a new feature, “Ship of Humanity,” she provides a first-hand account of one of the last missions of the Geo Barents. #WithHumanity Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dTFmz95K

More government support for mining in 2025 should come with more protections for communities and workers. New piece from Jennifer Krill EARTHWORKS and Human Rights Watch in Newsweek. As the world increasingly competes for so-called "critical minerals," we need strong government regulation of mining and strong mining standards to provide guidance to mining companies on best practices. Read the full piece here: : https://lnkd.in/eMSqcEbM.

Germany's elections come at a time when the country's support for rights is crucial. As its new coalition government forms, Germany should honor its international human rights obligations.

From the DR Congo to Guatemala to Lebanon. Here's the week's top human rights headlines in 60 seconds. ⏲️

Between 2018 and 2024, nearly 15,000 girls in Guatemala ages 14 and under gave birth and became mothers, often against their will. In a new report, HRW documents the numerous barriers that girls who are survivors of sexual violence face accessing essential health care, education, social security, and justice. The top story in The Week in Rights.

As the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine nears, Trump administration envoys travelled to Saudi Arabia and Ukraine to prepare negotiations on ending the war. If negotiations happen, here are three key issues to prioritize ⤵️