Omar Shakir

Omar Shakir is a seasoned human rights researcher with over 10 years of experience working for Human Rights Watch (HRW). He has headed the organization's Israel and Palestine team. Recently, two HRW employees, including Shakir, resigned in protest after leadership blocked a report that deemed Israel's denial of Palestinian refugees' right of return a 'crime against humanity'. This move is significant as it highlights the tension between HRW's mission to promote human rights and its own internal dynamics. The incident has sparked debate about the organization's stance on Israeli-Palestinian issues and Shakir's departure raises questions about his future role in promoting human rights in the region.