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November 5, 2024 Letter

Letter to the new Prime Minister of France

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier delivers his general policy statement to the French National Assembly in Paris, France on October 1, 2024.
October 29, 2024 Commentary

Binding Rules Urgently Needed for Killer Robots

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October 17, 2024 Commentary

Ethnic Profiling by the French Police: Urgent Action Needed

Police officers check IDs of demonstrators near the Palais Vivienne event venue in Paris, France, April 6, 2021.
September 30, 2024 Commentary

OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 30 Sept 2024 Keynote speech

“All we can think about right now, is how to survive”

Hugh Williamson, far left, addresses the opening of the OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, 30 September 2024.
July 22, 2024 Commentary

As Europe Heats Up, Silencing Climate Activists is Emerging as a Troubling Trend

Mobile riot gendarmes policing a protest against the construction of a new water reserve for agricultural irrigation in Sainte-Soline, France March 2023.
July 18, 2024 News Release

France: As Olympics Approach, Human Rights in Spotlight

‘Reporters’ Guide’ Highlights Key Rights Issues

People take photos of the olympic rings at the Eiffel Tower
June 11, 2024 Letter

Letter to IOC Re. Overturn All Bans on Athletes Wearing the Hijab in France Before the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games

May 27, 2024 Dispatches

Syrian Officials Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity in France

Victims Testify in Torture, Enforced Disappearance Case

Victims’ and families’ associations gathered next to the Paris Criminal Court on May 21, 2024, holding photos of relatives who have been detained or disappeared in Syria. 
May 22, 2024 Letter

Human Rights Watch Letter to French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs on Threats to the International Criminal Court

May 22, 2024

May 3, 2024 News Release

France: Macron Should Stand Firm on Rights in China

Xi Jinping’s Visit a Chance to Address Chinese Government’s Grave Abuses

French President Emmanuel Macron and China's President Xi Jinping
April 29, 2024 Commentary

Environment Defenders Face New Wave of Oppression

Protesters rally in support of climate activist Deanna "Violet" Coco, who was sentenced to jail for helping to block the Sydney Harbour Bridge, outside the Downing Centre court building in Sydney, Australia, December 13, 2022.
April 11, 2024 News Release

France: Groups Seek UN Intervention to Address Racial Profiling

Police officers check IDs of demonstrators near the Palais Vivienne event venue in Paris, France, April 6, 2021.
March 8, 2024 News Release

France: Ensure Muslim Women, Girls Can Play Sports

On International Women’s Day, Global Call to End Hijab Ban in French Basketball

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March 6, 2024 Letter

Letter to President Macron on EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

A photo of a TV screen shows French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during televised address on June 22, 2022, in Paris.
March 5, 2024 Dispatches

France Protects Abortion as a 'Guaranteed Freedom' in Constitution

Other Governments Should Follow Suit, Improve Protections for Reproductive Freedom

A message reading "My body my choice" is projected onto the Eiffel Tower on March 4, 2024.

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