Robbie Newton
@robnewt.bsky.social
Senior coordinator, Asia division @hrw
Hosting the #CWG2030 is an opportunity for #India to raise the bar on human rights in and around sport. By protecting athletes & workers’ rights and meaningfully engaging with affected communities, it could also boost its #Olympic ambitions @hrw.org
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India’s Sporting Ambition Needs Rights Safeguards
India will play host to the centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat state, which is also the proposed host city for the country’s 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games bid.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Hosting the #CWG2030 is an opportunity for #India to raise the bar on human rights in and around sport. By protecting athletes & workers’ rights and meaningfully engaging with affected communities, it could also boost its #Olympic ambitions @hrw.org
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Good riddance to rubbish policy.
The end to the UK's "two child limit" social security policy has been announced, and it will soon be gone.
We @hrw.org welcome the news, as one of many, many, many voices calling for an end to this arbitrary, cruel social security policy.
The end to the UK's "two child limit" social security policy has been announced, and it will soon be gone.
We @hrw.org welcome the news, as one of many, many, many voices calling for an end to this arbitrary, cruel social security policy.
November 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Good riddance to rubbish policy.
The end to the UK's "two child limit" social security policy has been announced, and it will soon be gone.
We @hrw.org welcome the news, as one of many, many, many voices calling for an end to this arbitrary, cruel social security policy.
The end to the UK's "two child limit" social security policy has been announced, and it will soon be gone.
We @hrw.org welcome the news, as one of many, many, many voices calling for an end to this arbitrary, cruel social security policy.
Australian PM @albomp.bsky.social should urge #Singapore’s Lawrence Wong to halt the execution of Malaysian national Pannir Selvam — scheduled for tomorrow, the day of the Australia-Singapore Annual Leaders’ Meeting. Quiet diplomacy is unlikely to cut it. @hrw.org
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Australia Should Urge Singapore to Halt Execution
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should urge Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to halt an execution scheduled on the day of their meeting in Canberra on October 8 for the Australia-Si...
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October 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Australian PM @albomp.bsky.social should urge #Singapore’s Lawrence Wong to halt the execution of Malaysian national Pannir Selvam — scheduled for tomorrow, the day of the Australia-Singapore Annual Leaders’ Meeting. Quiet diplomacy is unlikely to cut it. @hrw.org
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From restricting #MediaFreedom to plans to revive the death penalty, the @mmuizzu.bsky.social administration appears set on chipping away at human rights in the #Maldives @hrw.org
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Maldives: Authorities Tighten Grip on Media
The Maldives parliament is considering a new law that could silence independent media amid an escalating crackdown on basic rights.
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August 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
From restricting #MediaFreedom to plans to revive the death penalty, the @mmuizzu.bsky.social administration appears set on chipping away at human rights in the #Maldives @hrw.org
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The recent proposal in the Maldives to introduce the death penalty for drug trafficking is in stark contrast to moves elsewhere in Asia where governments are limiting crimes punishable by death. Instead, the Maldives should abolish capital punishment once & for all. www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
Maldives: Reject Introduction of Death Penalty for Drug Trafficking and Abolish this Punishment Once and for All
We, the undersigned nine organizations, are alarmed by the statement of Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Republic of the Maldives, on 30 July 2025 indicating that he had instructed legislative ame...
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August 14, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The recent proposal in the Maldives to introduce the death penalty for drug trafficking is in stark contrast to moves elsewhere in Asia where governments are limiting crimes punishable by death. Instead, the Maldives should abolish capital punishment once & for all. www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
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
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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...
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Beyond the Maldives crystal-clear waters and pristine, white-sand beaches, local communities are facing a far harsher reality: a growing water crisis driven by climate change. Some islands are literally running out of fresh water.
By @hrw.org's @robnewt.bsky.social www.hrw.org/news/2025/05...
By @hrw.org's @robnewt.bsky.social www.hrw.org/news/2025/05...
As Climate Change Threatens, Maldives Is No Island Paradise
Every year, thousands of couples choose to spend their honeymoon in the Maldives. Tucked in the Indian Ocean, this tropical atoll nation consistently ranks among the world’s most desirable destination...
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June 5, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Beyond the Maldives crystal-clear waters and pristine, white-sand beaches, local communities are facing a far harsher reality: a growing water crisis driven by climate change. Some islands are literally running out of fresh water.
By @hrw.org's @robnewt.bsky.social www.hrw.org/news/2025/05...
By @hrw.org's @robnewt.bsky.social www.hrw.org/news/2025/05...
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Beyond Maldives's crystal-clear waters and pristine, white-sand beaches, local communities are facing a far harsher reality: a growing water crisis driven by climate change. Some islands are literally running out of fresh water www.hrw.org/news/2025/05...
June 4, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Beyond Maldives's crystal-clear waters and pristine, white-sand beaches, local communities are facing a far harsher reality: a growing water crisis driven by climate change. Some islands are literally running out of fresh water www.hrw.org/news/2025/05...
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While tourists sip cocktails in luxury resorts, many Maldivians are facing a far harsher reality: a growing water crisis driven by climate change, writes Robbie Newton, @hrw.org
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Tourism Thrives, But Water Crisis Grips Maldives’ Island Communities
As tourism booms in the Maldives, climate change is creating a water crisis for islanders—exposing deep inequalities and human rights concerns
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May 27, 2025 at 10:51 AM
While tourists sip cocktails in luxury resorts, many Maldivians are facing a far harsher reality: a growing water crisis driven by climate change, writes Robbie Newton, @hrw.org
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Trump lands in Saudi Arabia to chase deals, as workers die building MBS’s World Cup dream. FIFA looks away, Trump shrugs, and migrant blood stains the foundations. Profit over lives, again.
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Pressure grows on Fifa as reports warn of serious risk to workers amid Saudi World Cup building boom
Two reports published today catalogue ‘gruesome yet avoidable accidents’ on construction sites despite the Gulf kingdom’s claims that work-related deaths have fallen
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May 14, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Trump lands in Saudi Arabia to chase deals, as workers die building MBS’s World Cup dream. FIFA looks away, Trump shrugs, and migrant blood stains the foundations. Profit over lives, again.
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Marginalized communities in the #Maldives' outer islands face severe barriers to accessing safe, clean, affordable water🚰. Climate change impacts 🌊 are threatening freshwater supplies & govt-led water projects are failing 2 protect rights of those most affected @hrw.org
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Maldives: Communities Lack Equitable Access to Water
Marginalized island communities in the Maldives face limited access to water because of inadequate government consultations, poor monitoring, and economic barriers.
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May 14, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Marginalized communities in the #Maldives' outer islands face severe barriers to accessing safe, clean, affordable water🚰. Climate change impacts 🌊 are threatening freshwater supplies & govt-led water projects are failing 2 protect rights of those most affected @hrw.org
www.hrw.org/news/2025/05...
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Muhammad Arshad, a migrant worker from Pakistan, has died while working on a new stadium being built for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
First migrant worker dies building a World Cup stadium in Saudi Arabia
Muhammad Arshad, from Pakistan, was a foreman building Aramco Stadium in Al Khobar, one of 11 new venues for 2034
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March 21, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Muhammad Arshad, a migrant worker from Pakistan, has died while working on a new stadium being built for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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#RallyForPannir: anger, rage, grief and determination on display tonight in #Singapore, all directed against the #DeathPenalty, a cruel regime that dehumanises and devalues human life.
February 19, 2025 at 12:45 PM
#RallyForPannir: anger, rage, grief and determination on display tonight in #Singapore, all directed against the #DeathPenalty, a cruel regime that dehumanises and devalues human life.
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Tonight there will be vigils in Singapore & Malaysia to protest the execution of Malaysian Pannir Selvam Pranthaman scheduled for tomorrow morning. Transformative Justice Collective will livestream the vigil in Singapore, which begins at 7pm local time. Join here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfp...
Rally for Pannir
YouTube video by Transformative Justice Collective
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February 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Tonight there will be vigils in Singapore & Malaysia to protest the execution of Malaysian Pannir Selvam Pranthaman scheduled for tomorrow morning. Transformative Justice Collective will livestream the vigil in Singapore, which begins at 7pm local time. Join here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhfp...
New @hrw.org podcast on the history of #sportswashing and the way its impacting sports fans today. Featuring John Hird, one of the founders of Newcastle United Fans Against Sportswashing, and HRW's Minky Worden
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Sportswashing Explained
Rights & Wrongs · Episode
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February 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
New @hrw.org podcast on the history of #sportswashing and the way its impacting sports fans today. Featuring John Hird, one of the founders of Newcastle United Fans Against Sportswashing, and HRW's Minky Worden
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Football (⚽ not 🏈) fans may be interested.
New @hrw.org podcast on “sportswashing,” the phenomenon where countries notorious for human rights abuses host major sports events to launder their reputation. This episode looks from the 1936 Olympics🏅to the 2034 World Cup🏆
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New @hrw.org podcast on “sportswashing,” the phenomenon where countries notorious for human rights abuses host major sports events to launder their reputation. This episode looks from the 1936 Olympics🏅to the 2034 World Cup🏆
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February 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Football (⚽ not 🏈) fans may be interested.
New @hrw.org podcast on “sportswashing,” the phenomenon where countries notorious for human rights abuses host major sports events to launder their reputation. This episode looks from the 1936 Olympics🏅to the 2034 World Cup🏆
www.hrw.org/video-photos...
New @hrw.org podcast on “sportswashing,” the phenomenon where countries notorious for human rights abuses host major sports events to launder their reputation. This episode looks from the 1936 Olympics🏅to the 2034 World Cup🏆
www.hrw.org/video-photos...
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We cannot cheer on Afghanistan’s cricket team when Afghan women are being silenced | Zahra Joya
We cannot cheer on Afghanistan’s cricket team when Afghan women are being silenced | Zahra Joya
With Afghanistan set to play England in a tournament, we are calling for a boycott of a team that sportswashes the Taliban’s brutal campaign of misogyny
Since the Taliban took power in August 2021, Afghan women have been experiencing a situation that is…
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February 6, 2025 at 5:42 AM
We cannot cheer on Afghanistan’s cricket team when Afghan women are being silenced | Zahra Joya
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Italy’s security bill threatens fundamental rights
It criminalizes peaceful protest, with harsh penalties for activists, detainees, and migrants
Human rights bodies warn of serious risks - the Senate should listen
❌Repression is not security❌
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It criminalizes peaceful protest, with harsh penalties for activists, detainees, and migrants
Human rights bodies warn of serious risks - the Senate should listen
❌Repression is not security❌
hrw.org/news/2025/02...
February 5, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Italy’s security bill threatens fundamental rights
It criminalizes peaceful protest, with harsh penalties for activists, detainees, and migrants
Human rights bodies warn of serious risks - the Senate should listen
❌Repression is not security❌
hrw.org/news/2025/02...
It criminalizes peaceful protest, with harsh penalties for activists, detainees, and migrants
Human rights bodies warn of serious risks - the Senate should listen
❌Repression is not security❌
hrw.org/news/2025/02...
Fascinating piece. "Democrats lost the 2024 presidential election in part because they failed to embrace spaces where community connection was being forged. Sports is an ever-bubbling cauldron of connection on full boil. To ignore it is to concede defeat."
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/j...
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Donald Trump’s return to power lays bare the lie that sports don’t matter | Jules Boykoff
The Democrats find themselves out of power because they failed to embrace spaces where community connection is forged
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January 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Fascinating piece. "Democrats lost the 2024 presidential election in part because they failed to embrace spaces where community connection was being forged. Sports is an ever-bubbling cauldron of connection on full boil. To ignore it is to concede defeat."
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/j...
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Lisa Nandy calls out Tory Lords over plan to ‘wreck’ football regulator bill
Lisa Nandy calls out Tory Lords over plan to ‘wreck’ football regulator bill
* Culture secretary says ‘hopes and dreams’ of fans at risk
* Bill could be derailed by Tory amendments in Lords
The secretary of state for culture, media and sport has attacked the Conservative front bench in the House of Lords over what she called…
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January 21, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Lisa Nandy calls out Tory Lords over plan to ‘wreck’ football regulator bill
Huge debate in the House of Lords today on the future of English football, as Tory peers seek to further delay the Regulator which footy fans have been waiting on for years. @fairgameuk.bsky.social will be there in numbers to push back against these delay tactics.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Hopes for regulator in the balance as Lords tie up Football Governance Bill
Members of the House of Lords have proposed 375 amendments to the legislation, many of which may require lengthy consultation and could take years to resolve
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January 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Huge debate in the House of Lords today on the future of English football, as Tory peers seek to further delay the Regulator which footy fans have been waiting on for years. @fairgameuk.bsky.social will be there in numbers to push back against these delay tactics.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Spoke to @nytimes.com about how the brazen killing of Lim Kimya in downtown Bangkok sends a terrifying message to Cambodians that no one is safe. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/w...
Hun Sen Adviser Wanted in Thailand Over Lim Kimya Killing
The Thai authorities accused an adviser to Hun Sen of hiring the gunman who killed a former Cambodian opposition figure in Bangkok last week.
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January 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Spoke to @nytimes.com about how the brazen killing of Lim Kimya in downtown Bangkok sends a terrifying message to Cambodians that no one is safe. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/w...
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The same questions should be asked about LA hosting matches of the 2025 Club World Cup and 2026 World Cup (sponsored by one of the companies most responsible for these wildfires, Saudi Aramco).
Out-of-control wildfires are raging across greater Los Angeles, raising serious questions about whether the city is capable of safely hosting the 2028 Olympic Games in the face of climate disasters.
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LA is burning—should it still host the 2028 Olympics?
Out-of-control wildfires are raging across greater Los Angeles, raising serious questions about whether the city is capable of safely hosting the 2028 Olympic Games in the face of climate disasters.
www.sportspolitika.news
January 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The same questions should be asked about LA hosting matches of the 2025 Club World Cup and 2026 World Cup (sponsored by one of the companies most responsible for these wildfires, Saudi Aramco).
"By awarding Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup in men’s football, FIFA has legitimised a massively polluting construction project of stadiums and infrastructure and bent its own rules on requirements for pre-existing stadiums." New from @playthegame-org.bsky.social
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Saudi Arabia's grandiose stadium plans mock FIFA’s climate claims
By awarding Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup in men’s football, FIFA has legitimised a massively polluting construction project of stadiums and infrastructure and bent its own rules on requirements for...
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January 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"By awarding Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup in men’s football, FIFA has legitimised a massively polluting construction project of stadiums and infrastructure and bent its own rules on requirements for pre-existing stadiums." New from @playthegame-org.bsky.social
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Meta's actions would lead to a 'world without facts' and 'that's a world that's right for a dictator,' Maria Ressa warns
Nobel winner Ressa tells AFP 'dangerous times' ahead after Meta ends US fact-checking
Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa warned Wednesday, January 8, of "extremely dangerous times ahead" in an interview with AFP after social media giant
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January 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Meta's actions would lead to a 'world without facts' and 'that's a world that's right for a dictator,' Maria Ressa warns