New analysis from Physicians for Human Rights finds long-lasting psychological harm sustained by survivors of the “zero tolerance” policy NEW YORK -- A new study analyzing the mental health impacts...
The High Court of Nairobi failed to recognize four survivor-petitioners or hold the Government of Kenya accountable for failing to protect civilians from the 2007-2008 post-election sexual violence...
New Report Details Syrian Government’s Early Targeted Detentions, Forced Disappearances, and Killings of Health Care Workers PHR Analysis of Newly Compiled Data Reveal that the Syrian Government Was...
To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (Geneva, Switzerland) Excellencies, As violence is increasing in Sudan following the...
“We are not criminals. We are caring and compassionate nurses who want to help reduce pain and suffering. We just want to give care to our people,” a nurse in Myanmar tells researchers At least 297...
In response to reports of a military coup in Sudan, the following statement is attributable to Susannah Sirkin, director of policy at Physicians for Human Rights (PHR): “PHR is alarmed by reports...
In response to the Biden administration’s decision to resume deportation and expulsion flights to Haiti and photos of U.S. Border Patrol agents using whips to round up Haitian asylum seekers at the...
PHR – Which Documented Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity in Sudan in 2004-2005 – Urges Immediate Transfer of Omar al-Bashir to the International Criminal Court August 12, 2021 Physicians for...
At least 252 attacks and threats against health workers, facilities, and transports have been perpetrated in Myanmar from February 1 to July 31, 2021, according to an analysis based on open-source...
In response to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) decision to extend the Title 42 border expulsion order, the following statement is attributable to Michele Heisler, MD, MPA,...