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“The Autocrats Feel Emboldened:” Kenneth Roth on the Fight for Human Rights

In 2022, Kenneth Roth left Human Rights Watch after 30 years at the helm. During his tenure the organization grew dramatically, conducting investigations in 100 countries to uncover abuses. Speaking to Walter Isaacson, Roth discusses his new book, “Righting Wrongs,” which examines his three decades leading the charge for human rights.

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