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Across the US, State Lawmakers Renew Attacks on Transgender Kids

BREAKING good news! President Biden reversed the #trans military ban, a thoughtless and discriminatory policy that harmed the careers and livelihoods of thousands of trans servicemembers. https://bddy.me/39g9uSE

"There is no question that the NYPD engaged in a pattern of excessive, brutal, and unlawful force against peaceful protesters." ~ Letitia James, New York State’s Attorney General

Donald Trump was a disaster for human rights. Here's what Joe Biden should do to reverse course and go further than ever before to promote human rights.

San Francisco Committee member Travis Bias has published an essay in the new book, Barefoot Global Health Diplomacy. Titled "The 'Global Health' Martyr," Travis writes about decolonizing the field of global health and how "martyrdom" can be counterproductive to the goal of improving health for all. You can read his thought-provoking essay below.

Happy #HumanRightsDay!

We hope you will join HRW San Francisco Executive Committee Member Ipek Burnett on Saturday, December 19th at noon for a conversation with Elif Shafak about Elif's new novel. 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World, a compelling, one-woman story about a sex worker in Istanbul, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and RSL Ondaatje Prize and chosen Blackwell's Book of the Year. The virtual event will be hosted by City Lights, and you can register for free by following the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elif-shafak-tickets-1301292029

Human Rights Watch recommends Californians vote NO on Prop 22.

Thank you to San Francisco Committee member and artist Tracy Ferron for advocating on behalf of incarcerated individuals with her art at the march and rally at San Quentin State Prison. Marchers and family members presented 69 heart wing sculptures in honor of the 69 inmates who have died in CA prisons due to state negligence. The family members and activists each held winged hearts up at the San Quentin gates in a vigil to remember the lives lost. We hope those who are able can join the follow up rally, #AllRise Women’s March, in Sacramento this Saturday, Oct. 17th. More details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/773274119884752

NYPD Beat and Arrest Peaceful Protesters in Planned Assault

BREAKING Good News!

Join our SF Committee Member Tracy Ferron for a vigil honoring those we lost at San Quentin during the Covid-19 pandemic.

She was raped by her uncle. For 4 years. The hospital where she was admitted refused to perform the abortion.

Thrilled that Mindy Kaling will be joining us July 23 for a free online event supporting Human Rights Watch and a better future for human rights. Join us and other special guests and take part in the #FutureWeBuild together! RSVP: https://bit.ly/FutureWeBuild

July 23, join Human Rights Watch and special guests Mindy Kaling, Ai Weiwei, Annie Lennox, Brandon Victor Dixon, Sheku Kanneh-Mason + more for a very special live event. Take part in the #FutureWeBuild together. Registration is required, so secure your spot today! https://bit.ly/2DyHPik

What is the future you want to see? On July 23, join HRW for an inspiring event filled with special guests and performances and help build a brighter future we can all enjoy. #FutureWeBuild Registration is required, so sign up here: https://events.bizzabo.com/hrwglobalchal//1539344/register

Worldwide protests have made abundantly clear the need and the desire for human rights to prevail. It’s time to create the equitable future we want to see. We invite you to an inspiring evening with special guests, performers, activists, and experts to come together around our shared values and highlight the ways to tackle the challenges ahead. In this exceptional moment, bold change is possible. Join us on July 23rd as we kick off the Global Challenge with The Future We Bui...ld Together: An Evening for Human Rights Watch! Registration is required. Register here: https://events.bizzabo.com/hrwglobalchal//1539344/register

Please join SF Committee Member Adnan Khan and others to discuss the Covid-19 outbreak at San Quentin today at 1pm.

Renowned artist and activist Ai Weiwei is selling masks on eBay to benefit Human Rights Watch, Doctors Without Borders/ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and Refug...ees International's work around #Covid19. Show your support for art and activism! Get a mask today: https://www.ebay.com/e/charity/aiweiwei #HRWArtandActivism #AiWeiwei

Counter the division Trump sows with the hope #JUNETEENTH inspires. Reparations Today! Pass #HR40!

In NYC there are 360,000 undocumented workers who are left out of relief programs. HRW's Poverty & Inequality Researcher Lena Simet spoke with street vendors about their struggles.