“A sole focus on achieving maximum lethality is inherently incompatible with civilian protection”. Thanks @brettwilkins.bsky.social for the opportunity to share @hrw.org views on this issue. www.commondreams.org/news/ai-weap...

The impact of Croatia becoming antipersonnel landmine-free after decades of contamination cannot be underestimated. #MineAwarenessDay highlights the need to accelerate mine clearance in all affected states. Mine Ban Treaty Achieves Progress amid Challenges www.hrw.org/news/2026/04...

#BurkinaFaso: new @hrw.org report documents the impact on civilians of the conflict. Military+VDPs and JNIM have killed, forcibly displaced thousands. These atrocities, including the gvt’s ethnic cleansing of Fulani civilians, amount to war crimes+crimes against humanity. www.hrw.org/news/2026/04...

NEW: The Iranian government has repeatedly used inherently indiscriminate cluster munitions delivered by ballistic missiles in attacks on Israel since February 28, 2026. At least four civilians have been killed in the strikes, which violate the laws of war and may amount to war crimes.

“The Iranian government should immediately stop firing cluster munitions. These munitions are not only inherently indiscriminate at the time of use, but unexploded submunitions pose a risk long afterwards, until cleared or destroyed.” New research @hrw.org ⤵️

Iran: Unlawful Cluster Munition Strikes on Israel www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...

The UK High Court has upheld the challenge to the banning of Palestine Action under UK terrorism laws. This important judgment provides a shot in the arm for democracy and rights in the UK. HRW's Yasmine Ahmed explains more ⤵️

BREAKING: Britain condemns “reckless attacks” after Iran fires missiles at the UK-US Diego Garcia air base in the Indian Ocean.

NEW: Haitian security forces and private contractors working with them have conducted extensive and apparently unlawful lethal drone strikes. Dozens of ordinary people, including many children, have been killed and injured in these drone operations.

New #Sudan coalition on atrocity prevention is welcomed step. Success will be measured by ability to deliver on protecting civilians, deter atrocities & push accountability on top of agenda. And of course, @eudiplomacy.bsky.social should be fully on board. Our take 👇 www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...

“The incendiary effects of white phosphorus can cause death or cruel injuries that result in lifelong suffering.” Said @ramzikaiss.bsky.social - Lebanon researcher at @hrw.org

US/Israel: Investigate Iran School Attack as a War Crime www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...

Amid US/Israeli airstrikes & brutal repression, Iranians are entering day 8 of an internet shutdown, placing civilians at risk, restricting their ability to access lifesaving info & reach loved ones, and contributing to psychological harm. Iranian authorities should urgently restore internet access

Reports of real world use and a very fast moving issue, here's our analysis today. There is a widening chasm between the slow diplomacy of #UN talks and pace of development and use of emerging technology in weapons systems. #KeepCtrl #AutonomousWeapons #KillerRobots

#EU leaders should never belittle role of int'l law or apply it selectively - as they've done since #USA/#Israel's strikes on #Iran & retaliatory strikes on neighboring countries. It goes against #EU values & its long-term interests. Our take 👇 www.hrw.org/news/2026/03... @eudiplomacy.bsky.social

I'm at the #UN meeting on autonomous weapons systems with partners from @stopkillerrobots.bsky.social - states have the opportunity to draw legal red lines around emerging weapons systems. Will they? New @hrw.org dispatch with @abacci.bsky.social www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...

I leave home soon today for the #UN in #Geneva, my first advocacy trip for @hrw.org Escalation of conflict changes the dynamics, we’ll be looking to states for clear commitments on protection of civilians. Autonomous weapons systems require new international law, negotiated now.

@hrw.org is closely monitoring initial reporting that Israel and the United States have launched strikes on Iran. Our focus remains civilian protection and carrying out our mandate by monitoring for any violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.

Press release! "We are at a pivotal moment for humanity. When the companies building these technologies are themselves refusing to deploy it on safety grounds...” Nicole Van Rooijen, Executive Director of Stop Killer Robots. www.stopkillerrobots.org/news/press-r... #anthropic #LLMS #AI #Pentagon

Grateful to Juliana Miranda, from CELS for the UNGA 1C statement on Torture-Free Trade. This is a human rights issue, and an export control trade issue - at the heart of it though is the prevention of torture - more action is needed from states to end the trade in tools of torture.

With members of the #TortureFreeTrade Network presenting the @amnesty.org petition on behalf of 251,178 people to the representatives of @austriaun.bsky.social, @denmarkun.bsky.social, @franceUN, @spainun.bsky.social, @swedenun.bsky.social, @swiss-un.bsky.social, @UK UN. #ProtectTheProtest

On behalf of 251,178 people world wide @amnesty.org with our partners from the Torture-Free Trade Network has just handed in this petition calling for a #TortureFreeTrade Treaty to the Ambassadors of the @euatun.bsky.social and @unmongolia #ProtectTheProtest

@amnesty.org : Ceasefire must be a pathway to ending Israel’s unlawful occupation, apartheid and genocide www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

Excellent to see 46 countries reiterate their support for the development of a legally binding Torture-Free Trade instrument. Concrete progress. #TortureFreeTrade

Significant protests have taken place in over 130 countries in the last 8 years. The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Dr Alice Edwards has uncovered some shocking facts about the weapons being used. @amnesty.org calls for a #Torture-Free Trade Treaty. #ProtectTheProtest tinyurl.com/3efcbnup

What happened on the first day of the #UnitedNations consultations on #AutonomousWeapons in NYC? Listen to our Executive Director @nicolevanrooijen.bsky.social's recap 👇

"The reality of #AutonomousWeapons systems on the battlefield is increasing. Crucially, the need for robust international law is becoming all the more pressing and more consequential." @verityc.bsky.social from @amnesty.org – a member of our campaign – speaks at the #UN meeting on #KillerRobots

Full house at our side event! #StopKillerRobots

The reality of #KillerRobots on the battlefield is increasing; crucially, the need for robust law is becoming all the more pressing, and more consequential. The #UNGA offers a fully inclusive space, it is incumbent upon all states move to negotiations of new law with the requisite urgency.

Stop Killer Robots members from all over the world are in New York for the first talks specifically on #KillerRobots at the UN 🇺🇳 NYC! This is the first time all states will have a seat at the table. All voices need to be heard if we are to create a treaty humanity needs. 1/🧵

In #NYC ahead of the #UN talks on #KillerRobots. @stopkillerrobots.bsky.social is hosting a film screening of “Immoral Code” My @amnesty.org colleague @docmattmoudi.bsky.social and @hrw.org Bonny Docherty sharing thoughts with journalists, diplomats and civil society. #KeepCtrl

"We just hope that states will use this rolling text as a basis to negotiate a treaty and that they will respect the deadline that they have set up themselves." – @nicolevanrooijen.bsky.social Our thoughts on this week's #CCWUN meetings on #AutonomousWeapons 👇 /1

While states negotiate #AutonomousWeapons at the #CCWUN in Geneva, problematic technologies are already being developed tested and used in contemporary warfare in border control in policing. #StopKillerRobots 📺 Watch what's happening in the room today: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1t...

States and companies are manufacturing, promoting and selling electric shock equipment that is being used for torture and other ill-treatment. New report calling for a global, legally-binding treaty to regulate the unchecked production of and trade in law enforcement equipment. tinyurl.com/mpa5aady

It’s been three days of what felt like predominately productive #UN talks on autonomous weapons systems - there’s a huge piece missing though…. #KeepCtrl #StopKillerRobots

#StopKillerRobots is in the room as states continue to discuss the rolling text on #AutonomousWeapons at the #CCWUN today. 📹 Watch the livestream here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x...

"It is precisely because of the autonomous nature of these technologies that human control over them needs to be explicitly stated and required." Listen to the #StopKillerRobots statent delivered by @nicolevanrooijen.bsky.social on day 2 of #UNCCW:

#UNCCW #GGE lethal autonomous weapons systems #LAWS starting now. @amnesty.org believes that states should consider removing the word ‘lethal’ as it is too restrictive, and lethality is an effect, not a characteristic. IHRL and IHL govern the use of all weapons, including less lethal weapons.

This is the last week to respond to the UN’s call for scientists for its Panel on Nuclear War Effects. 🗓️ Nominations due 1 March 💻 Apply here disarmament.unoda.org/panel-on-the... We encourage all qualified individuals to apply to make a significant contribution to arms control prospects

Campaigners urge F-35 fighter jet producing nations to stop supplying Israel

“What I witnessed was not just moral failure but conduct that I believe crossed the threshold into complicity with war crimes” former UK Foreign Office policy advisor speaks out.

Hey friends, Join the Duke Law Human Rights in Practice event on prisoners’ rights in the US & abroad, today at 12:30ET, feat. Emily Wanger, Nyari Pariola, and me from @amnesty.org, and moderated by @jillianrafferty.bsky.social law.duke.edu/events/human... I'll be talking about #Torture-FreeTrade