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Katherine La Puente

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US democracy researcher / Investigadora de democracia en EE. UU. @HRW. she/ella/elle

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Black representation continues to be in jeopardy in Mississippi. Whatever the final voting count shows, it will be important to pass the Mississippi Voting Rights Act, which would enshrine protections into state law, write Henry Hicks and Cassandra Welchlin of MSBWR. Read more: hrw.org/news/2026/11/11/in-m…
In Mississippi, Black Votes Still Count for Less, Advocates Lament

In Mississippi, Black Votes Still Count for Less, Advocates Lament

Voters elected Johnny DuPree to the Mississippi Senate. His 2025 win marked the first time that Hattiesburg residents would have a Black senator representing them in Jackson, even though over half of...

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@hrwNov 10
The United States has failed for the second time to participate in its United Nations Universal Periodic Review, setting a troubling and unprecedented record in the UPR’s nearly 20-year history. UN member states should ensure there are consequences for the United States’ persistent non-cooperation. hrw.org/news/2026/11/10/us-f…
US Failure to Undergo UN Rights Review Should Not be Tolerated

US Failure to Undergo UN Rights Review Should Not be Tolerated

On November 10, the United States failed for the second time to participate in its United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR), setting a troubling and unprecedented record in the UPR’s nearly...

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Mississippi used data from Experian as it inactivated the registration of tens of thousands of voters. Voters and election officials told me and @yvonnewingett that the move caused chaos on election day, when some of those voters tried to vote. theatlantic.com/politics/202…
The Problem With Mississippi’s Voter Rolls

The Problem With Mississippi’s Voter Rolls

Tens of thousands of voters in the state were shifted to “inactive” status.

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Robert Samuels@newsbysamuelsNov 8
Young Black women in rural Mississippi are trying like hell to make sure no ballot gets thrown out unfairly in the Scott Colom race. They are DMing friends and chasing down people who need to verify their IDs. My story (gift link) on the phenomenon: wapo.st/4AbqTpg
In the Mississippi Delta, a fight to make every vote count

In the Mississippi Delta, a fight to make every vote count

How a group of young Black women helped Democrat Scott Colom do the unthinkable, potentially flipping a deep-red Senate seat.

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@hrw_espanolNov 6
Los nuevos miembros del Congreso deben dar prioridad al respeto y la protección de los derechos humanos, tanto en Estados Unidos como en el resto del mundo. Desde la detención de inmigrantes hasta la discriminación en el voto, el nuevo Congreso debe hacer frente a los perjuicios y abusos cometidos por la administración Trump durante su segundo mandato. Lee más y comparte el enlace: hrw.org/es/news/2026/11/04/e…
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Alongside the high-profile congressional and gubernatorial races decided during the United States midterm elections, ballot measures across the country addressed voting rights, discrimination, abortion, LGBT rights, and immigration. hrw.org/news/2026/11/06/righ…
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Voters elected a majority of Democrats to control both the House and the Senate in the US midterm elections. The newly elected US Congress should prioritize respect and protection for human rights both within the United States and around the world: hrw.org/news/2026/11/04/us-n…
US: New Congress Should Assert Oversight

US: New Congress Should Assert Oversight

The newly elected US Congress should prioritize respect and protection for human rights both within the United States and around the world.

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Zama Neff@ZamaHRWOct 30
The Crimes Against Humanity convention is an historic opportunity to protect civilians - and should be drafted to capture how children are targeted for the atrocities. OHCHR explains the changes needed to provide justice for children:
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@UNHumanRightsNYOct 30
Children are often among the first victims of widespread and systematic violence. But too often, they remain at the margins of international justice. The future crimes against humanity treaty is an opportunity to change that. ohchr.org/en/statements-and-…
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US states’ use of a tool to verify citizenship that is marred by inaccurate and incomplete data is creating new hurdles for the right to vote with the midterm elections only days away: hrw.org/news/2026/10/29/us-n…
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Heather Barr@heatherbarr1Oct 28
New from @hrw. Globally, women in public life face alarming levels of political violence, including tech-facilitated sexual and gender-based violence, with little protection or recourse. hrw.org/news/2026/10/28/alar…
Alarming Attacks on Women Politicians

Alarming Attacks on Women Politicians

Globally, women in public life face alarming levels of political violence, including tech-facilitated sexual and gender-based violence, with little protection or recourse.

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Common Cause@CommonCauseOct 23
After reports of Customs & Border Patrol agents at polling sites in Leon & Monroe counties, @commoncausefl reminding voters that intimidation is against the law. If you see issues at the polls, call 866-OUR-VOTE. 🗳️ Read more: bit.ly/48e3zuU
Floridians have a Right to Vote Free From Intimidation and Common Cause is Defending It

Floridians have a Right to Vote Free From Intimidation and Common Cause is Defending It

We demand that federal agents respect the law and stay away from voting locations, after their presence was observed at two polling locations during early voting. Mandatory early voting begins...

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@hrw_espanolOct 20
Una encuesta nacional realizada reveló que el 40 % de los participantes esperaba ver a algún agente del ICE en los centros de votación de EE. UU., y el porcentaje era aún mayor entre los que no eran blancos El Gobierno de EE. UU. debería ordenar a los agentes federales del ICE que no operen cerca de los colegios electorales, los centros de votación anticipada ni los buzones de voto durante el periodo electoral de las elecciones de mitad de mandato. Los votantes no deberían sentir miedo de terminar en una redada de ICE cuando vayan a votar. Lea ⤵️ hrw.org/es/news/2026/10/20/e…
A person walks past several voting booths in a gymnasium. Each booth displays an American flag and the words "Vote Here." The text in the image states "ICE debe mantenerse alejado de las zonas de votación." The Human Rights Watch logo appears in the bottom right corner.

ALT A person walks past several voting booths in a gymnasium. Each booth displays an American flag and the words "Vote Here." The text in the image states "ICE debe mantenerse alejado de las zonas de votación." The Human Rights Watch logo appears in the bottom right corner.

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@hrwOct 20
In a nationwide September poll, 40 percent of respondents said they expect some kind of ICE presence at polls in the US, with even higher percentages among non-white respondents expecting to see ICE agents in places people vote. The US government should order federal ICE officers not to operate in the vicinity of any voting locations during the midterm electoral period. hrw.org/news/2026/10/20/us-o…
US: Order ‘No ICE’ Zones during Election Period

US: Order ‘No ICE’ Zones during Election Period

The United States government should order federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers not to operate in the vicinity of polling places, early voting locations, or drop boxes during the...

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Akshaya Kumar@AkshayaSaysOct 20
NEW: Voters should be able to go to the polls without fearing @ICEgov @dhs dragnet. @hrw says to order that all places people vote be deemed ICE free zones for the election period hrw.org/news/2026/10/20/us-o…
US: Order ‘No ICE’ Zones during Election Period

US: Order ‘No ICE’ Zones during Election Period

The United States government should order federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers not to operate in the vicinity of polling places, early voting locations, or drop boxes during the...

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Jo Becker@jobeckerhrwOct 8
In Uganda, the high cost of pre-primary education means that most children miss out on critical early learning. Now, @UNChildRights1 is calling on @GovUganda to provide free, state-run pre-primary education to all children. More here: hrw.org/news/2026/10/08/un-c…
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Jo Becker@jobeckerhrwSep 9
My new book is out! “Lessons from Long-Haul Activists” draws on candid conversations with 25 remarkable activists who have changed the lives of millions. It shares their stories, strategies, hard-won lessons, and sources of resilience and hope. shorturl.at/R1VG8
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La nueva ley de adopción de Ecuador 🇪🇨 profundiza la discriminación contra las personas LGBT y amenaza a familias con hijos e hijas trans. La Asamblea aprobó restricciones sin evidencia y sin consultar a quienes sufrirán sus consecuencias. hrw.org/es/news/2026/08/27/e…
Ecuador: nueva ley de adopción profundiza la discriminación

Ecuador: nueva ley de adopción profundiza la discriminación

Una nueva ley de adopción en Ecuador contiene disposiciones discriminatorias dirigidas contra personas lesbianas, gays y bisexuales y amenaza con privar de la patria potestad a numerosos padres y...

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Martina Rapido Ragozzino@MartinaRapidoRAug 24
El reclutamiento de niños y niñas por parte de grupos armados en Colombia está aumentando. ¿Qué están haciendo el gobierno y las plataformas de redes sociales para prevenirlo y proteger a estos niños? Lee nuestro último informe @hrw_espanol hrw.org/es/report/2026/08/24…
“Pensé que nunca volvería a ver a mi mamá”

“Pensé que nunca volvería a ver a mi mamá”

El informe de 114 páginas, titulado “‘Pensé que nunca volvería a ver a mi mamá’: Reclutamiento y uso de niños, niñas y adolescentes por parte de grupos armados en Colombia”, examina la dinámica del...

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@hrw_espanolAug 24
NUEVO INFORME: El reclutamiento de niños, niñas y adolescentes por parte de grupos armados ha aumentado drásticamente en Colombia. Desde 2021, al menos 1.500 niños, niñas y adolescentes han sido reclutados según datos de la Defensoría del Pueblo. Los grupos armados los atraen con promesas de dinero, poder y prestigio, usando cada vez más las redes sociales. Cada menor reclutado es un indicio del fracaso del Gobierno. Más información en el enlace: hrw.org/es/news/2026/08/24/c…
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Today, Ecuador commemorates the Day Against Sexual Violence in Schools, established as part of the Inter-American Court ruling in the case of Paola Guzmán Albarracín v. Ecuador. Sexual violence in Ecuador’s education system remains an unfortunate reality for many students 🧵
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.@hrw has investigated the significant gaps in the Ecuadorian government’s response to tackle abuses, finding that sexual violence has been endemic in schools and justice is elusive for many survivors: hrw.org/news/2024/07/24/ecua…
Ecuador: Slow Progress to End Sexual Violence in Schools

Ecuador: Slow Progress to End Sexual Violence in Schools

The Ecuadorian government’s measures to respond to sexual violence in schools have not progressed at the scale and pace needed to ensure that all children are safe.

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Today is a reminder that the Ecuadorian government still has more to do to ensure survivors have access to justice and to end impunity of sexual violence, whether it’s in schools or out of schools, and online or offline.
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