Minky Worden
Minky Worden is a prominent human rights advocate and the director of global initiatives at Human Rights Watch, where she has been instrumental in addressing various human rights crises around the world. With a focus on women's rights and the impact of policies affecting vulnerable populations, Worden has been a vocal critic of the Taliban's oppressive measures against women and girls in Afghanistan. Her recent efforts include urging the International Cricket Council to suspend Afghanistan's cricket membership until women's rights are restored in the country.
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Minky Worden stated that such demands violate fundamental rights.
Jutarnji list - Trumpov zahtjev zaledio svijet prije Svjetskog prvenstva u nogometu: 'Nevjerojatno, to ne rade ni najautoritarnije države'
Croatia· 2025-12-12
Minky Worden called the new entry requirements an outrageous demand that violates fundamental free speech rights.
‘Censorship pure and simple’: critics hit out at Trump plan to vet visitors’ social media | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-12-11
Minky Worden criticized the FIFA Peace Prize process and sought clarification from FIFA.
Piala Dunia 2026, Lampu Sorot untuk Presiden Donald Trump
Indonesia· 2025-12-06
Minky Worden expressed concerns about the lack of transparency in the FIFA Peace Prize selection process.
Donald Trump se robó el protagonismo en el sorteo del Mundial 2026 y Gianni Infantino lo sorprendió al darle el premio de la Paz de la FIFA
Argentina· 2025-12-05
Minky Worden expressed concerns about the lack of transparency in the FIFA Peace Prize decision process.
FIFA Peace Prize: What is it and why did Donald Trump win?
United States· 2025-12-05Minky Worden from Human Rights Watch criticized the lack of transparency in the award process.
Donald Trump får Fifas omstridte fredspris
Norway· 2025-12-05
Minky Worden is the director of global initiatives at Human Rights Watch and commented on the risks faced by foreigners at FIFA events.
HRW denuncia que arresto de ICE en Mundial Clubes plantea riesgos para Copa del Mundo 2026
Dominican Republic· 2025-12-03
Minky Worden criticized Trump for not celebrating the inclusive nature of the World Cup.
ya piensa en cómo sacar rédito político del Mundial, tras su show con el ChelseaArgentina· 2025-07-15
Minky Worden from Human Rights Watch warned that animal cruelty could harm FIFA's reputation.
Zaradi »čiščenja« pred dogodkom na ulicah množično pobijajo pse
Slovenia· 2025-06-25
Minky Worden, director of global initiatives at Human Rights Watch, urged FIFA to work with the US government to protect rights.
US begins uneasy FIFA World Cup countdown as Trump moves Marines to Los Angeles - World
Pakistan· 2025-06-11
Human Rights Watch director Minky Worden called for Gianni Infantino to account for his trip to the Gulf.
Infantino under pressure for Trump Gulf trip
Taiwan· 2025-05-18
Minky Worden criticized Gianni Infantino for his lack of accountability regarding his trip to the Gulf.
Gianni Infantino under pressure to release details of Gulf trip with Donald Trump | Gianni InfantinoUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-16Minky Worden, director of Global Initiatives at Human Rights Watch, warned about the potential human cost of the 2034 Saudi World Cup.
Human rights groups warn of migrant worker deathsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-14
Minky Worden is a director at Human Rights Watch who criticized the Formula 1's potential involvement in Rwanda.
F1: modalidade se coloca em disputa geopolítica na África
Liechtenstein· 2025-03-22
Minky Worden is the director of global initiatives at Human Rights Watch who challenged the ICC chairman regarding women's cricket.
Over and out: Why international human rights group wants the Black Caps to boycott Afghanistan
New Zealand· 2025-03-22
