Philippe Bolopion to Lead Human Rights Watch

By Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image Philippe Bolopion, Executive Director, Human Rights Watch. © 2025 Human Rights Watch (New York) – Philippe Bolopion, a 13-year veteran of Human Rights Watch and a former journalist who has extensively advocated on atrocities in conflict zones, has been named the executive director of Human Rights Watch, the organization announced today. Bolopion rose up through the ranks for more than a decade at Human Rights Watch to hold several senior leadership roles.“Philippe is a superb choice. He has the strategic vision, the strength of leadership, the ability to represent…

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