Research Reports

Delve into our original research examining the human rights abuses and violations taking place under authoritarian regimes.

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HRF Authoritarianism Partnerships Report

Modern slavery, also known as “human trafficking” and “trafficking in persons” exists everywhere, and is on the rise.
Mar 1, 2024
Infiltrating America
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Infiltrating America: How the United Arab Emirates Launched an Unprecedented Political Interference Campaign in the United States

For years, one foreign dictatorship has overseen an unprecedented interference effort aimed at the heart of the U.S. political process, unleashing squadrons of lobbyists while launching illicit campaigns that reached directly into the highest ranks of the American government.
Feb 1, 2024
Sex Trafficking in Cuba Report
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HRF Report: Sex Trafficking in Cuba

For years, the Cuban regime has failed to comply with its international law obligations aimed at protecting victims of human trafficking.
Jan 1, 2024
Human Trafficking in Saudi Arabia Report
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Human Trafficking in Saudi Arabia Report

Saudi Arabia has a vast and varied track record of human rights violations. As an absolute monarchy, the King- dom has established laws and practices that serve to maintain the ruling family’s hold on power.
Aug 1, 2023
Arabic Edition of “Human Trafficking in Saudi Arabia”
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Arabic Edition of “Human Trafficking in Saudi Arabia”

Saudi Arabia has a vast and varied track record of human rights violations. As an absolute monarchy, the Kingdom has established laws and practices that serve to maintain the ruling family’s hold on power.
Aug 1, 2023
HRF Report: Authoritarianism and Human Trafficking
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HRF Report: Authoritarianism and Human Trafficking

Human trafficking, considered a modern form of slavery, exists in every region of the world.
Jan 5, 2023
Qatar’s Human Rights Record in the World’s Spotlight
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Qatar’s Human Rights Record in the World’s Spotlight

Qatar, a country ruled by a monarchic authoritarian government, is hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Hosting the top global football tournament is the result of a decade-long project by the government of Qatar to strategically exploit the prestige and popular appeal of sports to grow its global influence, cultivate a favorable image in popular culture, and boost its economy.
Nov 18, 2022
Arabic Edition of Qatar Human Rights Report
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Arabic Edition of Qatar Human Rights Report

Qatar, a country ruled by a monarchic authoritarian government, is hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Hosting the top global football tournament is the result of a decade-long project by the government of Qatar to strategically exploit the prestige and popular appeal of sports to grow its global influence, cultivate a favorable image in popular culture, and boost its economy.
Nov 18, 2022
Human Trafficking in Cuba’s Medical Missions
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Human Trafficking in Cuba’s Medical Missions

For 59 years, Cuba’s authoritarian regime has engaged in a state-run human trafficking enterprise involving its medical missions.
Aug 1, 2022
Framing Justice in Syria
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Framing Justice in Syria: The Road Toward Comprehensive Justice

Only by listening to the demands of Syrians and standing with those who want a peaceful and democratic future for the country will stability come to Syria.
Apr 1, 2022
Arabic edition of Framing Justice in Syria
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Arabic Edition of “Framing Justice in Syria”

Only by listening to the demands of Syrians and standing with those who want a peaceful and democratic future for the country will stability come to Syria.
Apr 1, 2022
CCP 100 Years of Suppression
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HRF Report: CCP 100 Years of Suppression

2021 marks the centenary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the sole ruling party of China.
Aug 1, 2021

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