Katherine La Puente
@katherinelapuente.bsky.social
Children’s rights senior coordinator / Coordinadora sénior de derechos de las niñas, niños y adolescentes @hrw. she/ella/elle
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🇭🇹 Hundreds of thousands of Haitians risk losing TPS in the US.
Returning them to Haiti would expose them to grave harm.
Congress should extend TPS through April 2029 and pursue durable status.
Read more: www.hrw.org/news/2026/07...
Returning them to Haiti would expose them to grave harm.
Congress should extend TPS through April 2029 and pursue durable status.
Read more: www.hrw.org/news/2026/07...
US: Haitians Set to Lose Protections, Risk Return to Violence
The Trump administration’s move to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians has triggered widespread fear among Haitian communities in Florida of family separation, job loss, and deport...
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July 2, 2026 at 8:23 AM
🇭🇹 Hundreds of thousands of Haitians risk losing TPS in the US.
Returning them to Haiti would expose them to grave harm.
Congress should extend TPS through April 2029 and pursue durable status.
Read more: www.hrw.org/news/2026/07...
Returning them to Haiti would expose them to grave harm.
Congress should extend TPS through April 2029 and pursue durable status.
Read more: www.hrw.org/news/2026/07...
Reposted by Katherine La Puente
A new UNESCO report illustrates how education can empower children and their communities to access their human rights.
Human Rights Watch has long documented the consequences of restricting teachers’ ability to deliver quality education and effectively teach about justice.
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Human Rights Watch has long documented the consequences of restricting teachers’ ability to deliver quality education and effectively teach about justice.
Learn more:
Invest in Education and Justice to Strengthen Rule of Law
A new UNESCO report illustrates how education can empower children and their communities to access their human rights. It also shows that education and justice can uphold the rule of law in contexts w...
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June 30, 2026 at 3:07 PM
A new UNESCO report illustrates how education can empower children and their communities to access their human rights.
Human Rights Watch has long documented the consequences of restricting teachers’ ability to deliver quality education and effectively teach about justice.
Learn more:
Human Rights Watch has long documented the consequences of restricting teachers’ ability to deliver quality education and effectively teach about justice.
Learn more:
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The number of out-of-school children has risen for 7 years in a row, reaching 273 million. A proposed free education treaty could push countries to act.
www.hrw.org/news/2026/04...
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273 Million Children Out of School
A new United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) report delivers a sobering message: the number of children out of school has risen for the seventh consecutive year, re...
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April 8, 2026 at 6:22 PM
The number of out-of-school children has risen for 7 years in a row, reaching 273 million. A proposed free education treaty could push countries to act.
www.hrw.org/news/2026/04...
www.hrw.org/news/2026/04...
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The SAVE America Act would create new barriers to voting for millions of Americans — disproportionately impacting women, trans people, and voters of color.
The Senate should reject the bill!
More from @hrw.org here: www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...
The Senate should reject the bill!
More from @hrw.org here: www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...
SAVE Americas Act Would Harm Women, Trans People
The US Senate is currently debating the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill claiming to address voter fraud but that would in fact create unnecessary barriers to voting for million...
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March 30, 2026 at 3:46 PM
The SAVE America Act would create new barriers to voting for millions of Americans — disproportionately impacting women, trans people, and voters of color.
The Senate should reject the bill!
More from @hrw.org here: www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...
The Senate should reject the bill!
More from @hrw.org here: www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...
Policymakers meeting at the UN for #CSW70 should ensure that girls facing violence are able to access justice. They should pledge to strengthen justice systems, reinforce prevention efforts, and commit the funds to deliver on these promises. Op-ed here: www.moretoherstory.com/stories/at-t...
At the U.N.’s Annual Meeting on Women, the World Should Focus on Justice for Girls — More to Her Story
As governments gather at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, they should prioritize ensuring that girls can access justice.
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March 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Policymakers meeting at the UN for #CSW70 should ensure that girls facing violence are able to access justice. They should pledge to strengthen justice systems, reinforce prevention efforts, and commit the funds to deliver on these promises. Op-ed here: www.moretoherstory.com/stories/at-t...
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Children near Ethiopia's largest gold mine suffer chronic health conditions, women have miscarriages & stillbirths.
In response, the UN child rights body just urged Ethiopia to tackle the mine's pollution. The govt should do so, promptly:
www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...
In response, the UN child rights body just urged Ethiopia to tackle the mine's pollution. The govt should do so, promptly:
www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...
UN Urges Ethiopia to Tackle Pollution at Gold Mine
Residents living near Lega Dembi mine, located in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, have complained of serious health impacts for years, including miscarriages, stillbirths, and children born with long-term h...
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March 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Children near Ethiopia's largest gold mine suffer chronic health conditions, women have miscarriages & stillbirths.
In response, the UN child rights body just urged Ethiopia to tackle the mine's pollution. The govt should do so, promptly:
www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...
In response, the UN child rights body just urged Ethiopia to tackle the mine's pollution. The govt should do so, promptly:
www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...
La mala noticia: en #UNEA7 la semana pasada, los gobiernos no lograron acordar sobre un tratado global de minerales, propuesto por el Ministerio de Ambiente de 🇨🇴. Lo➕: la necesidad de mejorar las normas mineras para proteger a las 👥 y al 🌍 no está descartada! 👇 elpais.com/planeta-futu...
¿Actuarán los gobiernos para abordar los abusos en la minería?
Con el aumento la demanda de minerales para la transición energética y la defensa, es fundamental que los gobiernos garanticen la protección de los derechos humanos y el medio ambiente en las cadenas ...
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December 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
La mala noticia: en #UNEA7 la semana pasada, los gobiernos no lograron acordar sobre un tratado global de minerales, propuesto por el Ministerio de Ambiente de 🇨🇴. Lo➕: la necesidad de mejorar las normas mineras para proteger a las 👥 y al 🌍 no está descartada! 👇 elpais.com/planeta-futu...
Millones de zambianos 🇿🇲 enfrentan amenazas a su sustento y salud por un accidente minero. Estos desastres se pueden prevenir. En #UNEA7, los gobiernos no lograron acordar sobre un tratado global de minerales. ¡Pero la lucha para proteger a las 👥 y al 🌍 continúa! 👇 elpais.com/planeta-futu...
¿Actuarán los gobiernos para abordar los abusos en la minería?
Con el aumento la demanda de minerales para la transición energética y la defensa, es fundamental que los gobiernos garanticen la protección de los derechos humanos y el medio ambiente en las cadenas ...
elpais.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Millones de zambianos 🇿🇲 enfrentan amenazas a su sustento y salud por un accidente minero. Estos desastres se pueden prevenir. En #UNEA7, los gobiernos no lograron acordar sobre un tratado global de minerales. ¡Pero la lucha para proteger a las 👥 y al 🌍 continúa! 👇 elpais.com/planeta-futu...
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Nuevo informe: La detención de un solicitante de asilo que asistió la final de la Copa Mundial de Clubes en julio de 2025 plantea serias preocupaciones sobre la seguridad de lxs inmigrantes que asistirán al Mundial de 2026 en EEUU www.hrw.org/es/news/2025...
EE. UU.: Una detención de ICE en un evento de la FIFA expone los peligros del Mundial
La detención y devolución de un solicitante de asilo que llevó a sus hijos a la final del torneo de fútbol de la Copa Mundial de Clubes el 13 de julio de 2025 plantea serias preocupaciones sobre la se...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Nuevo informe: La detención de un solicitante de asilo que asistió la final de la Copa Mundial de Clubes en julio de 2025 plantea serias preocupaciones sobre la seguridad de lxs inmigrantes que asistirán al Mundial de 2026 en EEUU www.hrw.org/es/news/2025...
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FIFA should call on US authorities not to target World Cup events for immigration enforcement, including through 287(g) arrangements.
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US: ICE Arrest at FIFA Event Spotlights Dangers for World Cup
The arrest and return of an asylum seeker who took his children to the Club World Cup soccer tournament final on July 13, 2025, raises serious concerns about the safety of noncitizens attending the 20...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
FIFA should call on US authorities not to target World Cup events for immigration enforcement, including through 287(g) arrangements.
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Immigration and other authorities have dramatically scaled up the number of arrests and detentions since the beginning of the Trump admin.
From January 20 to October 15, ICE arrested at least 92,392 people in and around cities where World Cup games will be played.
From January 20 to October 15, ICE arrested at least 92,392 people in and around cities where World Cup games will be played.
December 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Immigration and other authorities have dramatically scaled up the number of arrests and detentions since the beginning of the Trump admin.
From January 20 to October 15, ICE arrested at least 92,392 people in and around cities where World Cup games will be played.
From January 20 to October 15, ICE arrested at least 92,392 people in and around cities where World Cup games will be played.
Reposted by Katherine La Puente
New from HRW: The arrest of an asylum seeker at the Club World Cup final in July 2025 raises serious concerns about the safety of noncitizens attending the #WorldCup2026 in the United States next year.
US: ICE Arrest at FIFA Event Spotlights Dangers for World Cup
The arrest and return of an asylum seeker who took his children to the Club World Cup soccer tournament final on July 13, 2025, raises serious concerns about the safety of noncitizens attending the 20...
www.hrw.org
December 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
New from HRW: The arrest of an asylum seeker at the Club World Cup final in July 2025 raises serious concerns about the safety of noncitizens attending the #WorldCup2026 in the United States next year.
Today, the Partnership for a #LeadFreeFuture is hosting an event during #UNGA80 to discuss ending childhood lead exposure. @hrw.org has reported that in “sacrifice zones” like Kabwe, Zambia, and La Oroya, Peru, children have been exposed to extreme levels of toxic lead. Read more ⬇️
September 23, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Today, the Partnership for a #LeadFreeFuture is hosting an event during #UNGA80 to discuss ending childhood lead exposure. @hrw.org has reported that in “sacrifice zones” like Kabwe, Zambia, and La Oroya, Peru, children have been exposed to extreme levels of toxic lead. Read more ⬇️
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Whether they perform surgery, pick fruit or tobacco, teach children, play music, or pack meat, immigrants' hands deserve dignity: not human rights violations.
#ConEstasManos #WithTheseHands
HRW shares this video in solidarity: www.youtube.com/watch?v=REXq...
#ConEstasManos #WithTheseHands
HRW shares this video in solidarity: www.youtube.com/watch?v=REXq...
With These Hands / Intro
YouTube video by SEIU California
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July 30, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Whether they perform surgery, pick fruit or tobacco, teach children, play music, or pack meat, immigrants' hands deserve dignity: not human rights violations.
#ConEstasManos #WithTheseHands
HRW shares this video in solidarity: www.youtube.com/watch?v=REXq...
#ConEstasManos #WithTheseHands
HRW shares this video in solidarity: www.youtube.com/watch?v=REXq...
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Big win for #EnglishFootball 🏆
UK passed a historic law last week to set up an Independent ⚽ Regulator, with powers to tackle financial instability, safeguard heritage, and weed out rogue owners, including those responsible for #humanrights abuses #FairerFuture @hrw.org
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UK passed a historic law last week to set up an Independent ⚽ Regulator, with powers to tackle financial instability, safeguard heritage, and weed out rogue owners, including those responsible for #humanrights abuses #FairerFuture @hrw.org
www.hrw.org/news/2025/07...
UK Acts to Protect Football from Rights Abusers
After years of promises from successive governments and parliamentary ping-pong, the United Kingdom parliament has finally delivered a game-changing reform to how football is governed in England and W...
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July 31, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Big win for #EnglishFootball 🏆
UK passed a historic law last week to set up an Independent ⚽ Regulator, with powers to tackle financial instability, safeguard heritage, and weed out rogue owners, including those responsible for #humanrights abuses #FairerFuture @hrw.org
www.hrw.org/news/2025/07...
UK passed a historic law last week to set up an Independent ⚽ Regulator, with powers to tackle financial instability, safeguard heritage, and weed out rogue owners, including those responsible for #humanrights abuses #FairerFuture @hrw.org
www.hrw.org/news/2025/07...
El Comité de los Derechos del Niño expresa su preocupación por las reformas al Código de la Niñez y la Adolescencia, aprobadas el mes pasado en la Ley de Integridad Pública, e insta a Ecuador que cumpla con sus obligaciones internacionales: www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...
July 23, 2025 at 12:25 AM
El Comité de los Derechos del Niño expresa su preocupación por las reformas al Código de la Niñez y la Adolescencia, aprobadas el mes pasado en la Ley de Integridad Pública, e insta a Ecuador que cumpla con sus obligaciones internacionales: www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...
The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child published a statement expressing concern about reforms to #Ecuador's Child and Adolescent Code, approved last month by the National Assembly in its Public Integrity Law. Full statement 👇 ohchr.org/sites/defaul...
July 23, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child published a statement expressing concern about reforms to #Ecuador's Child and Adolescent Code, approved last month by the National Assembly in its Public Integrity Law. Full statement 👇 ohchr.org/sites/defaul...
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In armed conflict, violations against children have soared. The UN SG reports more than 41,000 violations -- 25% above last year. My new dispatch on the SG's devastating new report:
www.hrw.org/news/2025/06...
www.hrw.org/news/2025/06...
Violations Soar Against Children in Armed Conflict
Last year was the most devastating year for children in armed conflict in two decades, according to the new annual report from United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
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June 20, 2025 at 9:17 AM
In armed conflict, violations against children have soared. The UN SG reports more than 41,000 violations -- 25% above last year. My new dispatch on the SG's devastating new report:
www.hrw.org/news/2025/06...
www.hrw.org/news/2025/06...
To mark World Day Against Child Labor, read @hrw.org's latest dispatch on the steps FIFA needs to take to uphold its human rights obligations and minimize risks that migrant workers’ children will be driven into child labor: www.hrw.org/news/2025/06...
FIFA’s World Cup Ignores a Child Labor Nightmare
In March 2025, Muhammad Arshad, a Pakistani migrant worker in Saudi Arabia, fell to his death while working on the construction of Al Khobar’s Aramco Stadium, a 2034 FIFA World Cup and 2027 Asian Foot...
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June 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
To mark World Day Against Child Labor, read @hrw.org's latest dispatch on the steps FIFA needs to take to uphold its human rights obligations and minimize risks that migrant workers’ children will be driven into child labor: www.hrw.org/news/2025/06...