Global Human Rights
NISHINOMIYA, JAPAN ILO Empowers Future Business Leaders on Human Rights
The International Labour Organization (ILO) successfully concluded a specialized workshop yesterday at Konan University titled “Business and Human Rights and Applications in University Education.” The program targeted university faculty to integrate human rights due diligence and responsible business conduct into academic curricula. This initiative is part of a broader phase II project aimed at building…
DR CONGO Justice Stalled for Murdered UN Experts
Congo (HRNW)- Nine years after the murder of UN experts Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalán in the Kasai region, the Congolese National Human Rights Commission is demanding that “masterminds” within the government be held to account. While low-level soldiers were convicted in 2022, evidence of high-level state complicity has been largely ignored, leaving the families…
SAUDI ARABIA Executions Hit Record High of 356 in One Year
Riayadh (HRNW)- Saudi Arabia has shattered its own grim record, executing 356 people in 2025, according to a new analysis by Human Rights Watch. This marks the second consecutive year of record-breaking execution rates. Many of those killed were convicted in trials that international observers say fell far short of global standards. Activists are demanding…
London Activists on Hunger Strike Reach Critical Condition
London, United Kingdom (HRNW) — Eight activists detained for their protests against arms manufacturing have reached a life-threatening stage in their hunger strike. Some have now refused food for over 70 days, protesting their “terrorist” designation and prolonged detention without trial. Medical experts warn that activists Heba Muraisi and Kamran Ahmed are on the verge…
Amnesty International USA: 2026 Annual General Meeting
WASHINGTON, DC (HRNW) – Amnesty International USA will host its largest annual gathering for human rights education and advocacy from March 6 to 8, 2026. The hybrid event, held both online and in Washington, D.C., will focus on the “Protection of Civic Space” amid rising domestic and international crackdowns on protests. The meeting serves as…
Bloody Clashes Escalate in Aleppo Between Syrian Forces and Kurdish SDF
ALEPPO (HRNW) – Intense fighting has erupted in northern Syria as Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) engage in a series of violent confrontations in the city of Aleppo. The clashes, which centered on the Kurdish-majority neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud and Al-Ashrafiyah, have reportedly left at least 12 people dead, including…
London Asylum scheme deportation flight canceled amid rights concerns
London, United Kingdom (HRNW)- The UK government’s “one in, one out” asylum deportation policy encountered a setback when its first scheduled deportation flight of 2026 was abruptly canceled without explanation. Detainees expressed frustration, noting arbitrary detention and unanswered asylum claims. Advocates argue the policy treats vulnerable refugees unfairly and undermines their right to due process….
Lebanon Syrian Detainees Forgotten Behind Bars
Beirut, Lebanon (HRNW)- Dozens of Syrians who opposed the Assad regime remain imprisoned in Lebanese facilities, many without trial. Despite changes in Syria’s political landscape, Lebanon has stalled on repatriation talks, leaving detainees in overcrowded cells with limited food and medical access. Human rights lawyers describe the situation as a “legal black hole,” calling for immediate…
Venezuela Controversial Appointment Raises Human Rights Fears
Caracas, Venezuela (HRNW)- Interim President Delcy Rodríguez has appointed General Gustavo Enrique González López—previously accused of overseeing torture and arbitrary detentions—as head of national security. Human rights activists warn this signals a return to authoritarian practices, with reports of surveillance and intimidation already resurfacing across Caracas. Families of political prisoners fear new waves of crackdowns…
US Military Operation Sparks Global Human Rights Concerns
Caracas, Venezuela (HRNW)- A recent US military operation in Venezuela has drawn serious criticism from human rights organizations and the United Nations. The operation reportedly resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, triggering fears of potential human rights violations during the transition period. Amnesty International has expressed deep concern over the…