2025
Venezuelan Migrants Demand Justice After Alleged Abuse During Detention Abroad
Caracas – Venezuela & San Salvador – El Salvador – (HRNW)– On 27 December, a group of Venezuelan migrants gathered in Caracas demanding justice after alleged physical and psychological abuse during detention in El Salvador. The migrants were initially sent there under U.S. government policy and now accuse authorities of serious mistreatment and denial of…
Human Rights Concerns Mount as Myanmar Holds Elections Amid Civil War
Naypyidaw – Myanmar – (HRNW)– Myanmar proceeded with nationwide elections on 27 December despite a deepening civil war and humanitarian crisis, as reported by international observers. Millions face acute food insecurity and displacement, while ongoing conflict has been marked by abuses against civilians, restrictions on freedom of movement, and attacks on humanitarian workers. Rights advocates…
Human Rights Organizations Warn That Violence in Gaza Continues Despite Claims to the Contrary
Gaza Strip – Palestine – (HRNW)- On 27 December, Israeli and Palestinian rights groups issued a stark warning that the humanitarian crisis and violence in Gaza remain severe and ongoing, challenging narratives that the conflict has subsided. The organizations reported continued civilian casualties, access restrictions for aid, and violations of international humanitarian law, urging immediate…
Report Highlights Sharp Rise in False Blasphemy Cases and Minority Targeting
Dhaka – Bangladesh – (HRNW)–A new report released on 27 December highlights a sharp rise in false blasphemy accusations against religious minorities, especially Hindus, with such charges fueling mob violence, discrimination, and social exclusion. Rights advocates warn this phenomenon not only endangers lives and property but also chills freedom of belief and expression. They are…
Malaysia Parliament Seeks Action After Lynching of a Hindu Worker in Bangladesh
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia & Dhaka – Bangladesh – (HRNW)– On 27 December, Malaysian lawmakers condemned the brutal lynching of a Hindu worker in Bangladesh, labeling it a grave human rights violation. The incident ignited calls for tougher protections for minority communities, cross-border cooperation against hate crime, and stronger legal enforcement to prevent communal violence….
National Human Rights Commission Calls for Focus on Elderly Rights
Kathmandu – Nepal – (HRNW)– Nepal’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) used its 27 December platform to call on the government to prioritize the rights of senior citizens, urging implementation of protections guaranteed under the constitution and relevant laws. The NHRC highlighted issues like healthcare access, social security, and protection from neglect or abuse, calling…
LGBTQI Groups Protest Escalating Rights Abuses and Targeting of Defenders
Kampala – Uganda – (HRNW)– On 27 December, coalition LGBTQI+ organisations in Uganda publicly denounced intensifying human rights abuses against sexual orientation and gender identity minorities. Advocates highlighted systematic targeting of activists, rising violence, and legal discrimination, arguing that shrinking civic space is undermining fundamental freedoms and safety for LGBTQI+ communities. Leaders urged national and…
Palestinian Doctor Marks One Year in Detention Without Charge
Gaza Strip – Palestine / Jerusalem – Israel – (HRNW) December 27, 2025 marks one year of administrative detention for Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, held without charge under Israeli “illegal combatant” laws. Rights groups condemn this form of detention as a human rights violation because it bypasses due process and leaves detainees uncertain of…
Global Struggle Against Femicide Highlighted on International Stage
Montevideo – Uruguay / Johannesburg – South Africa – (HRNW)– On 27 December, human rights advocates highlighted the ongoing battle against gender-based violence in South Africa, noting that hundreds of women gather yearly to honor victims of femicide — one for each woman lost daily. Rights groups argue that despite legislation and campaigns, femicide rates…
Officials Appointed for Occupied Territories But Human Rights Advocates Call for Accountability
Kyiv – Ukraine – (HRNW)- On 27 December, Ukraine’s government appointed senior officials tasked with oversight of temporarily occupied territories in the east and south. Human rights advocates welcomed the move but stressed that appointment alone is insufficient without concrete mechanisms for accountability, documentation of abuses, civilian protection measures, and independent oversight. These officials are…