International Conference on Human Rights and Social Justice Scheduled for Toronto in September 2026
Montreal, Canada (HRNW) — Experts, grassroots activists, and civil society advocates from across the globe will gather in Downtown Montreal on September 20, 2026, for the International Conference on Human Rights and Social Justice 2026. The summit will explore universal human rights frameworks, climate justice, economic inequality, and youth mobilization. Keynote presentations will focus on…
Women and Older Workers Face Systemic Workplace Discrimination in South Korea, HRW Reports
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (HRNW) — Women and older workers in South Korea face widespread and systemic discrimination throughout their working lives, according to a new Human Rights Watch report calling for stronger legal and social protections. The 92-page report, titled Too Old and A Woman, examines discrimination affecting women from employment and career development through…
Rising Tensions in Tigray Prompt Human Rights Watch Call for Urgent African Union Action
MEKELE, ETHIOPIA (HRNW) — Human Rights Watch is urging the African Union to intensify diplomatic efforts to prevent renewed large-scale conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region as political and security tensions continue to rise. The organization said tensions between Ethiopia’s federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front have increased around unresolved issues connected to the…
White Phosphorus Use in Lebanon Sparks Renewed Call for Stronger International Restrictions
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (HRNW) — Human Rights Watch and the International Human Rights Clinic at Harvard Law School are calling for stronger international restrictions on white phosphorus following documented incidents involving its use by Israeli forces in Lebanon. The organizations released a major report examining the humanitarian consequences of white phosphorus, warning that the…
Iran’s Executions of Protesters and Dissidents Raise Alarm, Human Rights Watch Says
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (HRNW) — Human Rights Watch has raised alarm over what it describes as an ongoing campaign of executions targeting protesters and political dissidents in Iran, warning that the continued use of capital punishment represents a grave threat to the right to life. According to Human Rights Watch, Iranian authorities have been…
Climate Disasters Disrupted Education for 171 Million Students Worldwide, UNICEF Warns
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (HRNW) — More than 171 million students around the world had their education disrupted by climate-related hazards in 2025, according to a new analysis released by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), highlighting the growing threat that extreme weather poses to children’s right to education. UNICEF’s new analysis, Learning Interrupted: Global…
Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Energy Routes as Oil Prices Remain Above $100
The continuing conflict involving Iran is creating renewed risks for global energy supplies and international trade, as attacks and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea continue to affect shipping routes. Brent crude prices remained above $100 a barrel on 10 September as maritime disruptions intensified. Reports said Iran attacked several ships near…
Ukraine: Russian Drone Strikes Kill at Least Nine as Attacks Hit Ports and Warehouses
At least nine people have been reported killed in overnight Russian drone strikes in Ukraine, with attacks hitting warehouses and port-related infrastructure, according to reporting from the region. Five deaths were reported in Sumy and four in Mykolaiv. The latest attacks come amid continued Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure and growing international concern about the…
Gaza: UN Security Council Holds New Middle East Briefing Amid Renewed Violence
The United Nations Security Council is holding a new briefing on the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, as renewed violence in Gaza raises fresh concerns over civilian safety and the fragile ceasefire. UN Security Council records show the Council’s programme for 10 September includes a dedicated Middle East briefing. The meeting comes after reports…
IAEA Board Closes Long-Running Case on Syria’s Former Nuclear Activities
The IAEA Board of Governors has unanimously adopted a resolution closing the agency’s long-running consideration of Syria’s undeclared nuclear activities under the former Assad government. The decision follows increased cooperation by Syria’s new authorities and an IAEA assessment that outstanding questions concerning the country’s past nuclear activities have been resolved. The agency said approximately 73…