NGO’s
Interfaith Harmony: Pakistani Delegation Meets U.S. Congress Members and Senators in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. (HRNW) — A high-level Pakistani delegation focused on interfaith harmony held meetings with members of the U.S. Congress and Senate in Washington, D.C. During the talks, both sides held detailed discussions on peace initiatives in Pakistan, the promotion of interfaith harmony, preventing extremism, ending sectarianism, and countering terrorism. Key points from the meetings…
Transparency International Calls for Stronger Anti-Corruption Reforms and Protection of Public Integrity Worldwide
Berlin, Germany (HRNW): Transparency International has intensified its global advocacy for stronger anti-corruption measures, institutional accountability, and public integrity, urging governments to reinforce legal frameworks that promote transparency, protect whistleblowers, and safeguard public resources. Through recent policy statements, research, and international engagement, the organization has emphasized that combating corruption is fundamental to protecting human rights,…
Amnesty International Raises Alarm Over India’s New Foreign Funding Rules, Calls for Protection of Civil Society
New Delhi, India (HRNW): Amnesty International has expressed serious concern over India’s recently adopted amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules (FCRA), warning that the new measures could further restrict the work of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society groups that depend on international funding to carry out human rights, humanitarian, educational, and development programmes….
Access Now Intensifies Global Digital Rights Advocacy Following RightsCon 2026 Cancellation
New York, United States (HRNW): Access Now has intensified its international advocacy for digital rights, internet freedom, and the protection of civic space following the cancellation of RightsCon 2026, one of the world’s largest global forums dedicated to human rights in the digital age. The organization has reaffirmed that, despite the cancellation of the annual…
Human Rights Watch Calls for Review of EU–Tunisia Migration Cooperation Amid Rights Concerns
Brussels, Belgium (HRNW): Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the European Union to reassess its migration cooperation with Tunisia, stating that current arrangements should include stronger human rights safeguards to ensure the protection of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees. The organization’s latest advocacy highlights growing international attention on migration governance, accountability, and compliance with…
Refugees International Warns That Aid Cuts Are Undermining Women-Led Humanitarian Organizations
Washington, D.C., United States (HRNW): Refugees International has raised concerns that reductions in humanitarian funding are placing increasing pressure on women-led organizations that provide essential services to women and girls affected by displacement, conflict, and humanitarian emergencies. In a newly released statement, the organization called on governments, donors, and international partners to strengthen financial support…
International Commission of Jurists Urges UN Human Rights Council to Extend South Sudan Investigations
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW): The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), together with several international and regional human rights organizations, has called on the United Nations Human Rights Council to extend independent investigations into the deteriorating human rights situation in South Sudan. The organizations urged UN Member States to maintain international monitoring and accountability mechanisms amid concerns…
UNDP and European Union Launch Pakistan’s First Rule of Law Forum to Promote People-Centred Justice
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW): The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with financial support from the European Union, has launched Pakistan’s first Rule of Law Forum, bringing together senior judges, government representatives, legal experts, civil society organizations, academics, development partners, and human rights advocates to discuss the future of accessible, inclusive, and people-centred justice in the country….
Access Now Calls for Stronger Protection of Digital Rights Following RightsCon 2026 Cancellation
New York, United States (HRNW): Access Now has intensified its global advocacy for digital rights and internet freedom following the cancellation of RightsCon 2026, one of the world’s largest international gatherings dedicated to human rights in the digital age. The organization reaffirmed its commitment to protecting online freedoms, supporting civil society, and promoting secure, inclusive…
CIVICUS Launches Global WeRise Initiative to Strengthen Civic Space and Human Rights Networks
Johannesburg, South Africa (HRNW): CIVICUS, the global alliance dedicated to strengthening citizen action and civil society worldwide, has announced a new phase of its WeRise Global Freedom of Peaceful Assembly (FoPA) Initiative, aimed at building a stronger international network for collaboration, learning, and protection of civic freedoms. As part of the initiative, CIVICUS has invited…