Court Summons Sindh IGP Over Non-Submission of Report in Kidnapping for Ransom Case
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW)- The court has expressed strong displeasure over the failure of the Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) to submit a report in a kidnapping for ransom case arising from a business dispute, and has summoned the IGP to appear at the next hearing. The court also ordered ASI Rasheed, who registered the case,…
Court Hands 37-Year Jail Term to Bashir Ahmed in Quetta Murder Case
Quetta, Pakistan (HRNW)- A local court has sentenced Bashir Ahmed to a total of 37 years in prison and imposed a fine of PKR 300,000 in connection with the murder of a young man in Junijo Town in August 2024, which stemmed from a business dispute. According to court orders, the fine amount will be…
177 Militants Killed in Balochistan Security Operations
Quetta, Pakistan (HRNW)- Security operations in Balochistan have resulted in the elimination of 177 terrorists over the past three days, according to security sources. Officials confirmed that security forces, police, and intelligence agencies have intensified their joint crackdown against terrorists and their facilitators across the province. During pursuit operations conducted last night, an additional 22…
Calls for Global Input on Racism, Law Enforcement and Rights
Geneva (HRNW)- In preparation for the 2026 UN High Commissioner’s annual report, the OHCHR has issued a call for input from governments, civil society, and stakeholders. This initiative seeks updates and data on how systemic racism and law enforcement violations continue to affect people of African descent and other marginalized groups worldwide. The information collected will…
UN Highlights Systemic Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW)- In recent Geneva press briefings and meetings, officials from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) have underscored the widespread—often systematic—use of sexual violence in current armed conflicts. OHCHR representatives cited multiple cases where women and girls have been subjected to gang rape, sexual assault, and other forms of gender-based…
UN Human Rights Chief Warns Against Abusive Migrant Policies
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW)- United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk publicly denounced a series of harsh immigration enforcement actions in the United States, describing them as dehumanizing and harmful to fundamental human rights. Türk said he was “astounded by the now-routine abuse and denigration of migrants and refugees,” highlighting instances where people have been…
Human Rights Council Forward Agenda
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW)- Preparations continue for the 61st Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council, to be held later this month. The agenda includes environmental human rights, biodiversity, cultural rights, and human rights defenders’ protection — reflecting the Council’s expanding thematic focus. HRNW Contribution Appeal If you value independent reporting and global human rights…
Women’s Rights Treaty Body Session Begins
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW)- Today the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) opened its 92nd session, reviewing state reports and resuming work that had been disrupted due to budget and scheduling challenges. Treaty bodies like CEDAW play a central role in monitoring compliance with core UN human rights treaties, including gender-based violence…
Global Push for UN Convention on Older Persons’ Rights
Global (HRNW)- Communities, rights advocates, and organizations worldwide are mobilizing support for a new United Nations Convention on the Rights of Older Persons. The initiative coincides with the first meeting of an Intergovernmental Working Group this month, which will begin drafting the treaty text with the goal of strengthening legal protections against ageism and ensuring older…
Odisha Human Rights Commission Calls for Law Reform
Bhubaneswar, India (HRNW)- The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has recommended a comprehensive review of the state’s Anti-Witchhunt Act and its implementation plan. The commission highlighted persistent harassment, forced displacement, and social exclusion faced by alleged “witch” victims, urging more effective enforcement, awareness programs, and a gender-neutral legal framework to better protect vulnerable groups. HRNW Contribution…