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Employees Human Rights Watch Inc. Sarah Leah Whitson

Sarah Leah Whitson

Highest compensated employee

Executive Director, MENA at Human Rights Watch Inc.

Fiscal year ended June 30, 2019. Published on January 24, 2026.

$252,919
2019

Total compensation

Sarah Leah Whitson has been listed as an employee of Human Rights Watch Inc. in Form 990 filings since fiscal year 2018. Total compensation for Sarah Leah Whitson has increased by 2% from 2018 to 2019.

Annual compensation details

$252,919
+2%
Executive Director, MENA
2019
$196k
40 hrs/wk
$58k
--
$247,896
Director
2018
$189k
40 hrs/wk
$60k
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January 24, 2026:
2019 Human Rights Watch Inc. 990 published
January 24, 2026:
2018 Human Rights Watch Inc. 990 published

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Iain Levine
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Joseph Saunders
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