African Feminist Forum Brings Women Human Rights Defenders Together in Namibia to Advance Gender Justic
Windhoek, Namibia (HRNW): Women human rights defenders, feminist activists, and civil-society representatives have gathered in Windhoek for the African Feminist Forum 2026, held from 10–12 August, focusing on collective action, feminist organizing, and strategies for advancing gender justice across Africa. The African Feminist Forum, organized by the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), provides a platform…
Save the Children Launches Emergency Response After Powerful Earthquake Strikes Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia (HRNW): Save the Children has launched an emergency response following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia, with the organization reporting significant damage and urgent humanitarian needs among children and families affected by the disaster. The NGO says its teams have begun assessing the impact and establishing safe spaces for children. The organization…
Save the Children Warns Afghanistan Funding Cuts Are Closing Health Facilities as Child Malnutrition Rises
Kabul, Afghanistan (HRNW): Save the Children has issued a fresh warning about the worsening humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, reporting that one in 10 children is acutely malnourished while severe funding shortages have contributed to the closure of nearly 600 health facilities. The organization published the warning on 13 August 2026, highlighting the growing risks facing…
UN Human Rights Monitors Report Highest Monthly Civilian Casualties in Ukraine Since 2022
Kyiv, Ukraine (HRNW) – United Nations human rights monitors have reported that July 2026 recorded the highest monthly number of civilians killed and injured in Ukraine since March 2022. The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission said the continuing violence is causing serious harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure, highlighting the urgent need for stronger protection…
UNICEF and Caribbean Partners Launch Child-Centred Climate Action Initiative
Bridgetown, Barbados (HRNW) – UNICEF and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre have launched a new partnership focused on putting children at the centre of climate-change policies and programmes. The initiative aims to strengthen climate resilience and ensure that children’s needs are considered in national and regional responses to climate risks across the Caribbean. Support…
UNICEF Reports Continuing Humanitarian Needs for Children After Venezuela Earthquake
Caracas, Venezuela (HRNW) – UNICEF continues to support children and families affected by the recent earthquake emergency in Venezuela. The agency’s latest situation reporting indicates that humanitarian needs remain significant in affected communities, with continued attention required for education, child protection, health and other essential services as recovery efforts progress. Support HRNW Support independent human…
UNICEF Launches Urgent Response as Cholera Spreads Across West and Central Africa
Dakar, Senegal (HRNW): UNICEF has issued an urgent regional appeal following the spread of cholera across West and Central Africa, warning that the outbreak is placing millions of children at risk. In an update published 11 August 2026, UNICEF called for immediate action to strengthen disease prevention, treatment, clean-water access, sanitation, and community health measures….
Amnesty International Urges Zambia Election Candidates to Commit to Reversing Human Rights Setbacks
Lusaka, Zambia (HRNW): Amnesty International has issued a major human rights appeal ahead of Zambia’s 13 August 2026 general elections, urging all candidates to commit to reversing what the organization describes as a growing pattern of authoritarian practices and to strengthening fundamental freedoms. The appeal comes immediately before voters head to the polls. Amnesty has…
Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Sanctions Targeting International Criminal Court
Washington, D.C., United States (HRNW): Four major human rights organizations — the American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, and Open Society Justice Initiative — have filed a federal lawsuit challenging U.S. sanctions targeting officials and staff associated with the International Criminal Court (ICC). The case, announced on 11 August 2026,…
WFP Says Food Insecurity Remains at Alarming Levels Worldwide
Rome, Italy (HRNW) – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) says food insecurity is expected to remain at alarming levels throughout 2026, with conflict, climate shocks, economic instability and insufficient humanitarian financing continuing to threaten vulnerable populations. The agency’s latest global outlook stresses the need for early action and sustained funding to prevent food…