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NGO Networks Expand Human Rights Training for Activists
Global (HRNW) — Organizations such as the International Service for Human Rights are expanding training programs and e-learning platforms to help activists better engage with UN mechanisms. These programs provide practical guidance on advocacy, reporting human rights violations, and engaging with international institutions. They aim to strengthen the capacity of human rights defenders working in challenging…
Global NGO Summit Brings Activists Together on Human Rights Issues
Geneva (HRNW) — The Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy, organized by a coalition of NGOs, brought together activists from around the world alongside the UN Human Rights Council session. The summit provides a platform for human rights defenders to share testimonies, highlight abuses, and advocate for international action. Speakers often include activists from conflict…
Human Rights Film Festival Promotes Awareness Through Cinema
Kyiv (HRNW) — The annual DocuDays UA continues to highlight human rights issues through documentary films, discussions, and workshops. Held in March, the festival includes screenings, panel discussions, and training sessions for activists, journalists, and youth. It serves as a platform for raising awareness about global human rights violations and encouraging civic engagement. Organized by NGOs…
Global Course Links Human Rights with Climate Change and Environment
Online (HRNW) — The United Nations Institute for Training and Research is running an online training program (9–29 March 2026) on human rights, environmental protection, and climate change. The course explores how environmental harm affects vulnerable populations and how human rights law can be used to address climate challenges. Participants study global frameworks, legal tools, and…
NGO Workshop Trains Young Professionals in Monitoring & Evaluation
Online (HRNW) — A global NGO-led initiative is hosting a virtual workshop on Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) aimed at early-career development and human rights professionals. The 3-hour training scheduled for 29 March 2026 focuses on building practical skills in evaluating humanitarian and human rights programs. Participants will learn how to measure impact, improve accountability,…
Executions Raise Global Human Rights Concerns
Tehran (HRNW) — Human rights groups have condemned recent executions in Iran, including that of a young athlete, describing them as part of a broader crackdown on dissent. Reports suggest that detainees were subjected to unfair trials and coercion, raising concerns about due process and judicial transparency. International organizations have called for a halt to executions…
Livestock Railway Corridor Restored: A Major Breakthrough for Farmers
KARACHI (HRNW): In a significant move to bolster the agricultural sector, the government has officially approved the restoration of the Livestock Railway Corridor, connecting Karachi to the key agricultural hubs of Okara and Sahiwal. Shakir Umar Gujjar, President of the Dairy and Cattle Farmers Association (DCFA), has formally expressed his gratitude to the federal government…
UN Experts Urge Countries to Support Climate Justice Initiative
Geneva (HRNW) — Human rights organizations and UN experts called on governments to support a new climate resolution proposed by Vanuatu at the United Nations. The initiative seeks an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on countries’ legal obligations regarding climate change and environmental protection. Supporters argue that a ruling from the court could…
Police and Law Enforcement Agencies Deserve Appreciation for Maintaining Peace and Order: Muhammad Ahsan Naghar
Hyderabad (HRNW) Chairman of the Istehkam e Pakistan Organization, Muhammad Ahsan Naghar has congratulated SSP Hyderabad Shahzaib Chachar and other law enforcement agencies for making effective and foolproof security arrangements in the city on the occasion of Youm-e-Ali (A.S.), keeping in view the current national and regional situation. In his statement, Muhammad Ahsan Naghar said…
HRCP Report: 924 Killed in Alleged Police Encounters Over 8 Months; Severe Concerns Over “Extrajudicial Killings”
LAHORE (HRNW): A damning report released by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has raised a grave alarm over the spike in custodial deaths and alleged extrajudicial killings in Punjab. According to the findings, 924 individuals, including two women, have been killed in purported “police encounters” carried out by the Counter-Crime Department (CCD) over…