UNICEF Warns Acute Malnutrition Is Rising Among Young Children in Haiti
UNICEF is warning of worsening child nutrition conditions in Haiti after a national survey found that about one in 13 children aged 6 months to 5 years is suffering from acute malnutrition. The 2026 National Nutrition SMART Survey found that global acute malnutrition among children aged 6–59 months increased from 5.1 per cent in 2023…
WHO Calls for More Scientific Research Into Traditional Medicine
The World Health Organization is calling for stronger scientific research into traditional, complementary and integrative medicine, as billions of people around the world continue to use such forms of healthcare. WHO said there are significant gaps in evidence and research capacity and called for stronger scientific approaches to evaluate traditional medicine, including its safety, effectiveness…
WFP Warns South Sudan Faces Deepening Humanitarian Crisis as Needs Surge
The UN World Food Programme is warning that South Sudan is facing a rapidly worsening humanitarian situation, with conflict, climate shocks and funding shortages putting pressure on food assistance operations. WFP said the combination of growing humanitarian needs and reduced resources is making it increasingly difficult to maintain assistance for vulnerable communities. The agency has…
UNICEF: Renewed Yemen Fighting Has Displaced More Than 57,000 Children
UNICEF says renewed fighting in Yemen has displaced more than 104,000 people, including over 57,000 children, in just two weeks, deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis. The agency reported that at least nine children have been killed and 12 injured since 3 September, while three others have been reported missing following an attack on a…
Guterres Puts AI, Climate and Conflicts at Centre of UN General Assembly Agenda
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has placed artificial intelligence, the climate crisis and deepening inequalities among the major global challenges ahead of the UN General Assembly’s high-level week. Speaking ahead of the gathering of world leaders in New York, Guterres called for stronger international cooperation and warned that AI is developing faster than the world’s ability…
Sydney Debate Forum to Examine Digital Surveillance, Artificial Intelligence, and Human Rights Frameworks
Sydney, Australia (HRNW) — The Australian Human Rights Institute at UNSW Sydney will host a high-level public debate and seminar titled “Has AI and Big Tech Opted Out of Human Rights?” on September 16, 2026. The event will bring together legal scholars, technology ethicists, human rights advocates, and regulatory experts. Discussions will focus on the…
Brisbane to Host International Conference on Globalization, Human Rights, and Migration Policy
Brisbane, Australia (HRNW) — International legal experts, refugee advocates, and migration researchers will convene in Queensland on September 29, 2026, for the International Conference on Globalization, Human Rights, and Migration Policy (ICGHRMP 2026). The one-day hybrid summit will highlight human rights protections for refugees, displaced populations, and migrant workers. Key presentation tracks will review international…
Global Forum on Counter-Terrorism, State Surveillance, and Human Security Set for Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia (HRNW) — Human rights lawyers, policy analysts, and security scholars will assemble in Melbourne on September 7, 2026, for the International Conference on Counter Terrorism and Human Security (ICCTHS 2026). The conference will address the critical balance between national security policies and international human rights obligations. Panels will evaluate digital privacy rights, counter-terrorism…
Melbourne to Host International Summit on Human Rights and Human Dignity in September 2026
Melbourne, Australia (HRNW) — Legal scholars, civil society representatives, and human rights advocates will gather in Victoria on September 5–6, 2026, for the International Conference on Human Rights and Human Dignity (ICHRHD 2026). Organized by international academic bodies, the two-day summit will focus on universal human rights protections, Indigenous legal frameworks, legal remedies for marginalized…
“Global EbA Fund Announces USD 500,000 Medium Grants for Climate Adaptation”
Global (HRNW) – The Global EbA Fund has announced a new Medium-Size Grants call offering up to US$500,000 per project for organisations working to scale ecosystem-based adaptation, strengthen climate resilience and connect environmental, development and policy priorities. 🌍 Scope of Funding Ecosystem-based adaptation Climate resilience Innovative climate finance Biodiversity and land management Human development and…