August 2026
Save the Children Warns Afghanistan Funding Cuts Are Closing Health Facilities as Child Malnutrition Rises
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…
UN Human Rights Monitors Report Highest Monthly Civilian Casualties in Ukraine Since 2022
Kyiv, Ukraine (HRNW) – United Nations human rights monitors have reported that July 2026 recorded the highest monthly number of civilians killed and injured in Ukraine since March 2022. The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission said the continuing violence is causing serious harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure, highlighting the urgent need for stronger protection…
UNICEF and Caribbean Partners Launch Child-Centred Climate Action Initiative
Bridgetown, Barbados (HRNW) – UNICEF and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre have launched a new partnership focused on putting children at the centre of climate-change policies and programmes. The initiative aims to strengthen climate resilience and ensure that children’s needs are considered in national and regional responses to climate risks across the Caribbean. Support…
UNICEF Reports Continuing Humanitarian Needs for Children After Venezuela Earthquake
Caracas, Venezuela (HRNW) – UNICEF continues to support children and families affected by the recent earthquake emergency in Venezuela. The agency’s latest situation reporting indicates that humanitarian needs remain significant in affected communities, with continued attention required for education, child protection, health and other essential services as recovery efforts progress. Support HRNW Support independent human…
Minority Rights March Held in Karachi, 11 Demands Presented Including End to Forced Conversions
Karachi (HRNW) Participants of a Minority Rights March in Karachi presented 11 demands, including an end to forced religious conversions and stronger protection of the rights of religious minorities. The participants expressed deep concern over the increasing incidents of violence, discrimination and inequality against minority communities in the country. The marchers called for effective protection…
Canada Allows Certain Foreign Teachers and Academic Experts to Work Without a Work Permit
Ottawa (HRNW) Canada allows certain foreign academics, educators and highly skilled professionals to work without a work permit under specific exemptions and conditions. According to Canadian government rules, most foreign nationals require a work permit to work in Canada. However, certain categories of foreign workers are exempt under specific circumstances. These exemptions may include certain academic…
174 Palestinian Children Killed in Occupied West Bank Since 2024, UNICEF Raises Alarm
Occupied West Bank (HRNW), August 12, 2026: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued a concerning report on the situation of Palestinian children in the occupied West Bank, stating that 174 Palestinian children have been killed since 2024. According to UNICEF, 355 Palestinian children from the West Bank are currently being held in Israeli…
“The System Has Failed; the Interior Minister Was Right,” Says Housing Minister
Islamabad (HRNW) The Minister for Housing and Works has agreed with the Interior Minister’s assessment that “the system has failed,” while stating that the government is not a charitable organization. Speaking at a meeting of the Standing Committee, the Housing Minister said government affairs could not be handled merely on humanitarian grounds and that decisions…
Australia: Pakistan Scores Legal Victory in Basmati Trademark Case as Indian Appeal Dismissed
Canberra (HRNW) Pakistan has secured a significant legal development in Australia concerning the Basmati word mark, after the Australian Federal Court dismissed an appeal filed by India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The dispute concerns the commercial and legal use of the term “Basmati”, a name associated with the premium aromatic…
PTI Leader Calls for Immediate Hospitalisation of Imran Khan, Nationwide Protest on Sept 27
KARACHI (HRNW)-Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Barrister Salman Akram Raja has expressed serious concern over reports about the health of party founder Imran Khan and demanded that he be shifted to a hospital immediately for a comprehensive medical examination and treatment. Barrister Salman Akram made the remarks during a meeting with PTI Sindh President Haleem…