NGO’s

Jakarta, Indonesia (HRNW): Save the Children has raised concern over the impact of a recent earthquake in Indonesia, reporting that more than 8,000 children face disruptions to their education after the disaster damaged homes and essential public infrastructure. The organization published its latest assessment on 16 August 2026. According to Save the Children, more than…

London, United Kingdom (HRNW): Save the Children has issued a fresh warning that national humanitarian workers are bearing the overwhelming majority of attacks against aid personnel, with new analysis showing that 96% of victims of major attacks over the past five years were national staff. The organization released the findings ahead of World Humanitarian Day,…

Bogotá, Colombia (HRNW): UNICEF is scaling up its humanitarian response following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia, focusing on the immediate needs of children and families affected in Chocó and Buenaventura. The agency announced the expanded response on 11 August 2026 as thousands of people faced the consequences of the disaster. UNICEF is working…

New York, United States (HRNW): UNICEF has issued a major new warning that more than 2.6 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied secondary education since 2021, making Afghanistan the only country in the world where secondary and higher education remains effectively closed to girls and women. The statement was released on 14 August 2026,…

Kabul, Afghanistan (HRNW): Human Rights Watch has called on the Taliban authorities to immediately release six NGO workers and two United Nations employees detained in Afghanistan, warning that the arrests are increasing pressure on humanitarian and civil-society operations at a time when millions of Afghans remain dependent on international assistance. According to Human Rights Watch,…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…