Poland
Government attacks on judicial independence and rule of law remains a serious concern. Women’s sexual and reproductive rights and activists continued to be under attack, with a 2023 criminal conviction of an abortion rights activist for helping a woman access abortion pills. Officials use anti-LGBT rhetoric and authorities have established so-called “LGBT Ideology Free” zones. Independent media outlets and journalists faced threats and obstacles in their reporting. While Poland admitted millions of people fleeing the war in Ukraine, unlawful pushbacks of migrants and asylum seekers from other parts of the world continued at the border with Belarus.
- LGBT Rights
Poland Ends ‘LGBT Free’ ZonesMay 16, 2025
Dispatches
Associate Director, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Rights Program - Arms
Backsliding on Landmines Endangers Civilian LivesApril 1, 2025
Dispatches
Deputy Director, Crisis, Conflict and Arms Division
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Reports
More reports- December 10, 2024 Report
Poland: Brutal Pushbacks at Belarus Border
Border Guards Use Force, Deny Access to Asylum Procedures
- September 14, 2023 Report
Poland: Abortion Witch Hunt Targets Women, Doctors
Criminalization, Pursuit of Alleged Offenders Violates Rights
- December 15, 2022 Report
Poland: Rule of Law Erosion Harms Women, LGBT People
EU Action Needed to End Undermining of Institutions that Protect Rights
- June 7, 2022 Report
Violence and Pushbacks at Poland-Belarus Border
Halt Summary Returns, Ensure Accountability For Abuse
News
- March 13, 2025 Dispatches
Landmark Ruling on Trans Rights in Poland
Government Should Introduce Legislation to Facilitate Gender Recognition
- March 7, 2025 Interview
The State of Women’s Rights
- February 19, 2025 News Release
Poland: Scrap Bill Suspending Right To Asylum
European Commission Should Take Legal Action If Adopted
- February 4, 2025 Letter
Human Rights Watch letter to Prime Minister Tusk
- January 15, 2025 Dispatches
Poland Sends Wrong Signal on Global Justice
Government Should Commit to Arresting All ICC Suspects Including Netanyahu
- December 10, 2024 Report
Poland: Brutal Pushbacks at Belarus Border
Border Guards Use Force, Deny Access to Asylum Procedures
- September 30, 2024 Commentary
OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 30 Sept 2024 Keynote speech
“All we can think about right now, is how to survive”
- May 30, 2024 Dispatches
European Commission Prematurely Ends Rule of Law Scrutiny of Poland
Key Reforms Still Needed to Meet Obligations
- April 15, 2024 News Release
Tajikistan: EU States, Türkiye Should Not Return Dissidents
Exiled Tajik Opposition Activists Arrested, Disappeared
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