Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch seeks a Researcher to investigate, analyze, and advocate against human rights abuses in China. This role involves collecting data from diverse sources, authoring reports, and presenting concerns to international bodies and government officials. The position requires extensive knowledge of China and the ability to work collaboratively with NGOs in challenging environments.
Headquarters
New York, New York, United States
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
1978
Human Rights Watch is an independent international non‑profit organization that investigates and defends the rights of people in more than 100 countries. It conducts on‑the‑ground research and publishes detailed reports documenting abuses—ranging from war crimes and unlawful detention to discrimination and repression—and uses that evidence to pressure governments, international bodies, and corporations to change policies and hold perpetrators accountable. HRW combines legal and policy analysis, media engagement, and targeted advocacy to advance protections and justice, and is funded primarily by donations and philanthropic foundations.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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