Human Rights Watch

What happens when your island disappears?

Academy Award–nominated actor and human rights advocate @MarkRuffalo has joined forces with Human Rights Watch, NowHere Media, and Agog to narrate "Solwata," a new immersive documentary spotlighting the human consequences of climate change in the Pacific nation of Solomon Islands.

Drawing on Human Rights Watch research and the lived experiences of coastal communities confronting rising seas, displacement, and planned relocation, the 25-minute immersive experience invites audiences to walk alongside the communities of Solomon Islands as they grapple with the effects of devastating tides and rising sea levels.

"Solwata," or "saltwater," in Solomon Islands Pidgin, was created by NowHere Media and co-produced by Agog and Human Rights Watch. The film will premiere at Venice Immersive, the immersive section of the Venice International Film Festival (September 2–12).

Learn more: solwata.com

The UK government announced on November 4 that it will propose a law regulating the human rights impacts of companies in the United Kingdom’s global supply chain.

If designed and implemented effectively, the measures could make a real difference to workers. But the opportunity extends beyond labor rights.

Learn more: hrw.org/news/2026/11/0…

On the morning of October 28, 2025, a massive police operation unfolded in a low-income neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. 122 people were killed.

One year on, victims’ relatives gathered to mourn, to remember, and to celebrate their lives.

Accountability is needed. Read more: bit.ly/4istQfc

Bangladesh police have used batons and tear gas to disperse thousands of garment workers protesting for higher wages.

Violence by thugs allegedly linked to factory owners and political parties, arson, factory vandalism, and attacks on police have all been reported.
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Incoming members of Congress should prioritize respect and protection for human rights both within the United States and around the world.

From immigration detention to discrimination in voting, the new Congress should address harm and abuses committed by the Trump administration in its second term.