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  • A child using a cellphone.
    July 11, 2026 Dispatches

    Children's Rights Should Guide Japan's Online Safety Policy

    Protecting Data of Children Is the First Step

  • July 8, 2026 Statement

    Public Comment to the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on its “Draft First Report of the Youth Protection Working Group under the Study Group on Addressing Various Issues in Information Circulation in Digital Space (June 2026)”

  • Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (left) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi  during an Indian community event at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, May 23, 2023.
    July 8, 2026 Commentary

    Australia’s Relationship with India Must Be Based on Shared Principles, Not Just Common Interests

  • Left to right: Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan's ambassador to India Ono Kelichi, India's ambassador to Japan Nagma Mohamed Mallick, and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a signed bilateral agreement after their delegation level meeting in New Delhi, India,  July 2, 2026.
    July 8, 2026 Dispatches

    Japan Shouldn’t Ignore India’s Authoritarian Turn

    Don’t Repeat Long-Regretted Mistake on China Policy

  • An activist at EU Commission headquarters protests against a meeting with a Taliban delegation in Brussels, Belgium, June 23, 2026.
    July 8, 2026 Dispatches

    EU Shouldn’t Cut a Migration Deal With the Taliban

    Forced Returns to Afghanistan Expose People to Persecution, Abuse

  • A young protester raises a poster, “Today still discriminatory?” with the love rainbow sign during the Women’s March rally in March 2023 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
    July 7, 2026 News Release

    Indonesia: Surge in Abuse Against LGBT Students

    Attacks During Pride Month Celebrations Highlight Need for Government Action

  • Soldiers march during the annual Military Parade in Saraburi province, Thailand, January 18, 2020.
    July 7, 2026 News Release

    Thailand: Investigate Marine Barracks Brutality

    Conscripts Allege Being Beaten, Whipped, Burned

  • Myanmar's parliamentary spokesperson, Khaing Khaing Soe, speaks during a press briefing at the presidential palace in Naypyidaw, June 30, 2026.
    July 3, 2026 Dispatches

    Japan Should Reject Myanmar Junta’s Call for Development Aid

    Don’t Ignore Military’s Poor Record on Rights, Humanitarian Assistance

  • Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, June 16, 2025.
    July 1, 2026 Statement

    Australia: Reconsider Disappointing Response to UN Human Rights Review

    HRW Oral Statement - Universal Periodic Review Outcome Adoption - HRC62

  • Family members of “drug war” victims watch the livestream of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s initial appearance at the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity, in Quezon City, Philippines, March 14, 2025.
    July 1, 2026 News Release

    Philippines: ‘Drug War’ Abuses Persist 10 Years On

    Under Marcos, Extrajudicial Killings, Arbitrary Arrest, Impunity



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