NGO’s
World Bank Delegation Reviews “1000 Days Project” Health Infrastructure in Sanghar
SANGHAR (HRNW): A high-level delegation from the World Bank-funded “Thousand Days Project” visited various healthcare facilities in District Sanghar on Friday, February 27, 2026, to oversee progress on vital maternal and child health infrastructure. The delegation included Batool Shaukat (Project In-charge and Social Safeguard Gender Specialist), Sana Siddique Rahmoo (Senior Social Gender Specialist), Ghulam Haider…
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Observed Globally
Worldwide (HRNW) — On 21 March 2026, the international community will mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, commemorating victims of racial injustice and calling for systemic reforms. Events will include educational seminars, solidarity marches, and policy dialogues addressing institutional racism and hate crimes.
GANHRI 2026 Annual Meeting to Strengthen National Human Rights Institutions
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) — The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) Annual Meeting 2026 will be held from 30 March to 1 April 2026 at the Palais des Nations. The gathering will convene national human rights institutions (NHRIs) from over 100 countries to discuss accreditation status, independence standards, and strategies to counter shrinking…
24th International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights (FIFDH) 2026 to Spotlight Global Justice Issues
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) — The International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights (FIFDH) will take place from 6–15 March 2026 in Geneva, bringing together filmmakers, human rights defenders, UN officials, investigative journalists, and civil society leaders. The festival, held alongside sessions of the United Nations Human Rights Council, is expected to feature powerful documentary…
HRCP Demands Immediate Ban on Alleged Fake Police Encounters by CCD in Punjab
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has expressed deep concern over alleged fake police encounters conducted by the Crime Control Department (CCD) in Punjab, calling for an immediate ban on such operations. According to an HRCP statement, the CCD carried out 670 encounters over the past eight months, resulting in the deaths…
300 Saplings Donated to Mir Masoom Shah Library to Boost Green Initiatives in Sukkur
SUKKUR (HRNW) – In a notable step toward environmental sustainability, Conservator Officer Rafiq Ahmed Mako donated 300 saplings from the forest nursery to support a tree plantation initiative. The saplings have been formally handed over to the administration of Mir Masoom Shah Library, where they will be planted within the library premises to enhance the…
Hyderabad Chamber and TDAP Hold Seminar on Empowering Women-Led Businesses for Export Readiness and Startup Financing
Hyderabad(HRNW )The Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry, in collaboration with the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (Sub-Regional Office Hyderabad), organized a one-day seminar at the Chamber Secretariat titled “Inclusion of Women-Led Businesses for Export Readiness and Business Financing for Startups.” The seminar aimed to align women-led enterprises with export requirements and to…
Suspension of Human Rights NGOs in Uganda Sparks International Alarm
Kampala, Uganda (HRNW) – Ahead of national elections, at least seven human rights organisations have been suspended by government authorities, effectively halting their operations. This crackdown, including account freezes, threatens freedom of association and independent civic oversight during a critical period. Stripping protections from defenders undermines democratic integrity and public accountability. 👉 Donate to HRNW…
Cyber Espionage Campaign Targets Human Rights NGOs and Activists
Global (HRNW) – A sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign, believed linked to Iranian state interests, is actively targeting human rights NGOs and activists, seeking to disrupt their work and steal sensitive information. Such digital repression demonstrates how modern warfare threatens defenders of justice. 👉 Help HRNW safeguard truth from digital threats — support us: hrnww.com/support-usYour support strengthens…
Climate Change: A New Global Threat to Human Rights
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) Greenpeace and other environmental organizations have termed climate change a “human rights crisis,” warning that extreme weather conditions are threatening the right to life for marginalized communities. During a global conference in Geneva, NGOs demanded that developed nations provide financial assistance to those nations that are directly in the crosshairs of climate…