Policy Proposals to Bring Justice to Victims of US Torture in Iraq

Human Rights Watch (HRW) investigates and reports on abuses happening in all corners of the world. This Capstone project will focus on the recognition and compensation for victims of torture by US personnel in Iraq that has largely been ignored for the past 20+ years. There currently exists no channel for them to submit grievances, and a handful are in litigation. The Capstone team will interview a number of experts in the field, including former US officials, to gain a more complete perspective of the policy issues at hand. The project will culminate in a policy memo that HRW will use to guide its policy advocacy efforts on this issue. HRW is committed to finding an alternative means to litigation to seek recognition and compensation.