Jessica Evans

Jessica Evans is the senior advocate and researcher on international financial institutions at Human Rights Watch

In Uzbekistan, the World Bank is masking labour abuses

Uzbekistan has often used forced labour to bring in the cotton harvest. A new report shows that the World Bank’s continuing investment may only prolong the practice.

By Jessica Evans

/ 19 Jul 2017

Banking on human rights

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank can contribute to the urgent socio-economic needs of people throughout the region, but only if member countries ensure its respect for rights.

By Jessica Evans

/ 2 Apr 2015

The Philippines: a state of insecurity

Benigno Aquino's inauguration as the Philippines' president raised hopes of improvement in citizens' security. A year on the evidence of progress in this area is hard to find, says Jessica Evans in Manila.

By Jessica Evans

/ 30 Jun 2011