Amnesty International Urges Zambia’s Election Candidates to Commit to Human Rights Reforms
Lusaka, Zambia (HRNW): Amnesty International has called on candidates contesting Zambia’s 13 August 2026 general elections to commit to reversing what it describes as a growing pattern of authoritarian practices and to strengthening protection of human rights and democratic freedoms. The organization’s appeal comes just days before voters go to the polls. Amnesty has urged…
WHO and Tsinghua University Strengthen Global Pandemic Preparedness Cooperation
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) – The World Health Organization (WHO) and Tsinghua University’s Vanke School of Public Health have launched a new collaboration focused on strengthening global health emergency preparedness. The partnership will promote research, training and knowledge exchange to improve countries’ ability to prepare for and respond to future health emergencies. Support HRNW Support independent…
WHO Launches Global Research Agenda Linking Climate Change, Migration and Health
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) – The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched new global research priorities examining the increasingly important connection between climate change, migration and health. WHO says climate-related displacement can increase health risks and create barriers to healthcare throughout people’s journeys. The initiative aims to address evidence gaps and help governments develop policies that…
South Korea Provides $30 Million to UN World Food Programme for Humanitarian Assistance
Rome, Italy (HRNW) – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a US$30 million contribution from the Republic of Korea to launch the second phase of its REACH humanitarian programme. The funding is intended to strengthen assistance for vulnerable communities affected by hunger and humanitarian emergencies. WFP said the contribution will help expand…
ICRC Secures Rare Humanitarian Access to Myanmar’s Detained Former Leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Naypyidaw, Myanmar (HRNW): The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has confirmed a rare visit to Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, marking her first known contact with an outside humanitarian organization since she was moved from prison to house arrest in April 2026. The visit took place amid continuing international concern…
Rights Groups Say Israeli Strike That Killed Lebanese Journalist Was an Apparent War Crime
Beirut, Lebanon (HRNW): Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and Legal Agenda have concluded that an Israeli airstrike that killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and injured journalist Zeinab Faraj in southern Lebanon was an apparent war crime, according to investigations published in early August. The rights organizations called for accountability over the April 2026 attack. The…
Human Rights Foundation Banned in Russia as “Undesirable Organization,” Raising Fresh Alarm Over Civic Space
Moscow, Russia (HRNW): Russia has formally designated the New York-based Human Rights Foundation (HRF) as an “undesirable organization,” effectively prohibiting the foundation from conducting activities inside Russia and exposing Russian citizens who cooperate with it to potential criminal liability. The decision was announced by Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office on 7 August 2026. The Human Rights…
WFP Warns El Niño Could Push Tens of Millions Deeper Into Hunger
Rome, Italy (HRNW) – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is rapidly increasing preparedness measures as the developing El Niño climate pattern threatens to worsen food insecurity across vulnerable regions. WFP analysis indicates that climate-related shocks could significantly worsen food insecurity in 45 countries, placing additional pressure on communities already affected by conflict, displacement…
WHO and Africa CDC Urge Emergency Action as Ebola Outbreak Expands in DR Congo
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (HRNW) – The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) are calling for an urgent, community-led response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The agencies are emphasizing early detection, contact tracing, access to treatment, protection of…
United Nations Highlights Global Cooperation as Key to Addressing Emerging Challenges
New York, United States (HRNW) – The United Nations has emphasized that stronger international cooperation remains essential to address emerging global challenges, including climate change, humanitarian emergencies, food insecurity, digital governance, and sustainable economic development. UN officials called on Member States to strengthen multilateral partnerships and uphold the principles of the UN Charter in responding…