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Article: Human Rights Watch
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- West's Encyclopedia of American Law
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HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH
Human Rights Watch (HRW) investigates human rights abuses throughout the world, publishing its findings in books and reports every year. These activities often generate significant coverage in local and international media. This publicity in turn prompts governments to change their policies and practices. In cases of extreme human rights abuses, HRW advocates for the withdrawal of military and economic support from governments that violate the rights of their people.
In international conflicts and other crises, HRW provides current information about conflicts
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focusing on the human rights situation on the ground
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while the conflicts or crises are underway. ...