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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…
Seoul Commits to Ending Foreign Adoptions After UN Pressure
Seoul – South Korea – (HRNW)– South Korea has announced a historic plan to phase out foreign adoptions by 2029, marking a major policy shift after decades of global criticism. The decision comes amid sustained pressure from the United Nations and adoptee advocacy groups who documented systemic fraud, falsified records, and abuse in past adoption…
Executions Surge Sharply as Dissent is Crushed
Tehran – Iran – (HRNW)– Iran has witnessed a dramatic increase in executions in 2025, enforcing capital punishment at rates more than double those of the previous year, according to rights monitoring groups. Reports indicate at least 1,900 people were executed, with most carried out quietly without public announcement. This escalation coincides with intensified crackdowns…
UN Demands Immediate End to Arbitrary Detentions and Intimidation
Bissau – Guinea-Bissau – (HRNW) –In the capital Bissau, the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has issued a forceful appeal to Guinea-Bissau’s authorities to halt arbitrary detention practices targeting political opponents and civil society activists. Following the recent release of several opposition figures, the UN called for an unconditional…
Indonesia Nominated for UN Human Rights Council Presidency
Jakarta, Indonesia (HRNW) – Indonesia has been officially nominated to lead the United Nations Human Rights Council in 2026, marking a major diplomatic step for the Southeast Asian nation. Human rights observers say the nomination could strengthen regional cooperation but stress the need for Jakarta to address internal issues like labor exploitation and freedom of…
South Korea to End Overseas Adoptions by 2029 After UN Concerns
Seoul, South Korea (HRNW) – The South Korean government has announced a plan to end overseas adoptions by 2029, responding to United Nations concerns over historical human rights abuses in the adoption system. Officials said the new policy aims to strengthen domestic welfare support and ensure accountability for past irregularities. Rights advocates have welcomed the…
Hindu Extremists Target Christians During Christmas Celebrations
New Dehli, India (HRNW)– During Christmas celebrations in India, Hindu extremists engaged in violent attacks and harassment against the Christian community across several states. In Raipur, videos have surfaced showing extremists destroying Christmas decorations at a local event, including festive displays in a shopping mall. In Assam, members of Bajrang Dal reportedly set Christmas decorations…
Over 1.4 Million Afghan Nationals Repatriated Interior Minister Pledges Continued Action
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW)- During a briefing to the Standing Committee on Interior, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry stated that over 1.4 million Afghan nationals have been repatriated from Pakistan so far. He emphasized that the repatriation process will continue until the last illegal Afghan national leaves the country, noting that despite multiple deadlines,…
Bloomberg Releases ‘World’s Richest Families 2025’ List Walton Family Tops Arab Royals Dominate Top Ranks
New York – United States (HRNW)– The international financial magazine Bloomberg has released its annual list titled “World’s Richest Families 2025,” ranking the 25 wealthiest families across the globe. According to the report, the combined wealth of these families rose by $358.7 billion over the past year, bringing their total net worth to an unprecedented…