Human Rights

Explore human development data from around the world using the interactive tools below. Data used in these indices and other human development indicators included here are provided by a variety of public international sources and represent the best statistics available for those indicators at the time of the preparation of the human development report.

Arranged by country, publisher, and topic.

Access to policy documents, case law and legal information, and country profiles and reports.

Publications and reports freely available to download.

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is an autonomous organ of the Organization of American States (OAS) whose mission is to promote and protect human rights in the American hemisphere.

The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, also known as the Human Rights Reports, cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements.

Additional reports produced by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor are available, including reports on international religious freedom, human trafficking, and treaty reports.

Recognized worldwide for its campaign for human rights. Resources available include Annual Reports, Country Reports, and educational resources.

The latest news, existing campaigns, and country reports from Amesty International.

Human Rights Watch is an independent, international organization that works to uphold and advance the cause of human rights.

Current and previous reports, news reports, commentaries, and background information available for countries and regions worldwide.