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Record 1 2023-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Rights and Freedoms
OBS

Human Rights Watch investigates and reports on abuses happening in all corners of the world. [The organization is comprised of] roughly 550 plus people of 70-plus nationalities who are country experts, lawyers, journalists, and others who work to protect the most at risk, from vulnerable minorities and civilians in wartime, to refugees and children in need. [Human Rights Watch directs their] advocacy towards governments, armed groups and businesses, pushing them to change or enforce their laws, policies and practices.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Droits et libertés
OBS

Human Rights Watch enquête sur des abus commis à travers le monde, afin de les dénoncer. L'organisation compte plus de 550 employé(e)s, représentant plus de 70 nationalités, experts sur certains pays, juristes, ex-journalistes et autres œuvrant pour renforcer la protection accordée aux communautés particulièrement exposées aux risques de violations, aux minorités vulnérables, aux civils dans les zones de guerre, aux réfugiés, ainsi qu'aux enfants dont les droits sont bafoués. [Human Rights Watch fait] pression auprès de gouvernements, de groupes armés et d'entreprises, afin qu'ils changent leurs lois, leurs politiques et leurs pratiques.

Spanish

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