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Pervasive Overcrowding, Medical Neglect, Degrading Treatment
The Israeli government’s blockade of Gaza and attacks on healthcare facilities have created serious and sometimes life-threatening danger for women and girls during and after pregnancy and delivery since hostilities began in October 2023, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.
Explosive Weapons, Unlawful Blockade Inflict Profound Trauma, Suffering
Killings of Civilians, Mass Arson, Unlawful Recruitment in Rakhine State
Immediate Humanitarian Access, Protection of Communities Key
Flawed Asylum Denials; Abuses in Detention and After Deportation
Flawed Asylum Denials; Abuses in Detention and After Deportation
HRW is thrilled that our colleague, Kyle Knight, has received an allyship award from interACT Advocates for Intersex Youth. Around the world, HRW works in deep partnership on a range of issues, including in our work to end medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children. Intersex activists have been speaking out against so-called “normalizing” surgeries for decades, and HRW is honored to stand alongside the community to push for standards that respect bodily autonomy and informed consent. HRW staff across the organization have contributed to impact on intersex rights, and we’ll continue the fight as long as it takes.
Effective Law Enforcement, Access to Shelter, Financial Support Are Critical