Sydney to Host International Conference on Globalization, Human Rights, and International Law
Sydney, Australia (HRNW) — International scholars, researchers, and civil society delegates will assemble in New South Wales from September 28–29, 2026, for the International Conference on Globalization and Human Rights (ICGHR 2026). Organized by the World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET), the two-day summit focuses on the intersection of multinational governance, cross-border corporate…
National Justice Forum to Convene in Brisbane to Address Legal Reform, Equity, and Human Rights
Brisbane, Australia (HRNW) — Legal professionals, human rights advocates, judicial officers, and policymakers will gather in Queensland from September 15–18, 2026, for the National Justice Forum 2026. The four-day summit will be held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Brisbane. The forum is dedicated to addressing systemic inequities within the judicial framework and advancing equity,…
“Global EbA Fund Opens USD 250,000 Climate Adaptation Grants for NGOs”
Global (HRNW) – The Global EbA Fund has launched its 8th Call for Proposals for Small-Size Grants, offering up to US$250,000 to organisations developing innovative and catalytic approaches to ecosystem-based adaptation and climate resilience. Applications will open on 28 September 2026. 🌍 Scope of Funding Ecosystem-based adaptation Climate resilience Nature-based solutions Climate finance and investment…
“EU Opens New Civil Society and Innovation Grant Call for NGOs in Vietnam”
Hanoi, Vietnam (HRNW) – The European Union Delegation to Vietnam has launched a new call for proposals supporting non-state actors, civil society organisations and research partnerships working on Vietnam’s green and digital transition. The call focuses on partnerships connecting civil society, academia, research institutions, professional associations, social enterprises and other stakeholders. 🌍 Scope of Funding…
UK Opens Up to £1 Million P4HER Grants for NGOs in South Africa”
Pretoria, South Africa (HRNW) – The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has opened the Partnering for Health, Equality and Rights (P4HER) funding opportunity for South African civil society organisations. The programme will support coordinated civil society action on gender equality, health rights, sexual and reproductive health and rights, LGBTQIA+ rights and access to healthcare….
Amnesty Calls on UN Human Rights Council to Strengthen Monitoring of Afghanistan Women’s Rights
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND (HRNW) — Amnesty International and other civil-society organizations are calling on UN member states to renew the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan and maintain dedicated international reporting on the rights of women and girls. The appeal was issued on September 21 during the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights…
Amnesty and Civil Society Groups Urge UN to Renew Venezuela Fact-Finding Mission
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND (HRNW) — Amnesty International and 20 other civil-society organizations are calling on the United Nations Human Rights Council to renew the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela. In a joint statement published September 21, the organizations called for the mission to remain operational at least until 2028. The appeal follows…
Amnesty Documents Killings, Torture and Forced Labour at M23-Controlled Mining Sites in Eastern DR Congo
GOMA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (HRNW) — Amnesty International has documented allegations of serious human-rights abuses at mining sites in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, including summary killings, torture, arbitrary detention, forced labour and forced recruitment. In research published September 21, Amnesty examined conditions at two mining locations: a coltan mine near Rubaya in Masisi…
Human Rights Watch Warns US Deportations Are Putting Haitians at Risk Amid Deepening Crisis
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI (HRNW) — Human Rights Watch has warned that Haitians deported from the United States are returning to a country facing severe insecurity, hunger and limited capacity to provide shelter, healthcare and other essential assistance. In a report published September 21, Human Rights Watch said more than 450 people had been deported from the…
Human Rights Watch Urges World Leaders to Defend Human Rights and International Justice at UN General Assembly
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (HRNW) — Human Rights Watch is calling on world leaders gathering for the 81st United Nations General Assembly to reaffirm commitments to human rights, international law and accountability for grave international crimes. The UN General Assembly’s annual high-level debate is scheduled to take place in New York from September 22 to…