Two children sit inside a small shelter made from rough wood and plastic sheets on the Beirut waterfront near Bain St Georges in Beirut, Lebanon, on May 12, 2026. © 2026 Manon Roca / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty Images

Andy,

For more than three decades, Human Rights Watch has defended and promoted human rights in the Middle East. We are a go-to source for credible information on human rights violations, including during conflict at the hands of repressive governments. And right now, our work – and your 3X-matched support – have never been more urgent:

In Lebanon, we’re documenting Israel’s escalation of demolitions of homes and civilian infrastructure in southern villages, mass displacement of civilians, and unlawful use of white phosphorus over civilian areas.  
In Gaza, we’re calling out Israel’s severe limitations on entry of aid, advocating for open crossings and sufficient humanitarian assistance at scale, exposing killings of civilians, and advocating for justice and accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and acts of genocide.
In Syria, we’re monitoring current detention conditions, advocating measures to ease the humanitarian crisis, and encouraging accountability for serious crimes before and after the overthrow of former president Bashar al-Assad.

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Thank you for supporting Human Rights Watch at such a critical moment.

With appreciation,

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Associate Director, Direct Response
Human Rights Watch

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