Human Rights Watch (HRW) is the largest human rights organization based in the United States. HRW researchers conduct fact-finding investigations into human rights abuses in all regions of the world. HRW's Women's Rights Division is one of three thematic divisions within HRW. The Women's Rights Division consists of a group of women's rights activists who use international human rights law and norms to promote respect for women's rights throughout the world. Through in-country fact-finding and collaboration with local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), HRW-Women's Division seeks to hold governments (and armed opposition groups) accountable for human rights abuses committed against women. HRW-Women's Division uses press attention and advocacy at the local, national, and international levels to stigmatize governments and compel them to abide by international human rights standards.