Child Rights
UNICEF Reports Over 100 Children Killed in Gaza Since October Ceasefire as Winter Storms Mount
GAZA CITY – United Nations children’s agency UNICEF has revealed that at least 100 children have been killed in the Gaza Strip in the three months since a ceasefire began in early October 2025. UNICEF spokesperson James Elder, speaking from Geneva, stated that the confirmed fatalities include 60 boys and 40 girls, largely due to…
China Forced Labor Allegations in Supply Chains
Xinjiang, China (HRNW) — Fresh evidence from satellite imagery and leaked corporate audits suggests that forced labor practices remain deeply embedded in regional supply chains affecting global textile and technology industries. Despite international sanctions, human rights groups report that minority communities are being coerced into “vocational training” programs that serve as a facade for state-sponsored…
The Vanished Children of Garden A Year of Agony for Mothers and a Grim Reminder of Police Apathy
KARACHI (HRNW) — It has been an entire year since two innocent children vanished from the Garden area of Karachi, yet the state’s machinery remains frozen in a state of criminal indifference. Disappearing on January 14, 2025, the two young neighbors have left behind a void that time has failed to heal, while the authorities’…
Punjab: HRCP Highlights Violence Against Women and Children
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed deep concern over persistent violence against women and children in Punjab. Despite thousands of registered cases last year, conviction rates remain extremely low. The HRCP emphasized the urgent need for gender-sensitive investigation methods, effective prosecution, and transparent reporting to ensure justice for victims.
Over 1,700 People Suffer Permanent Eye Injuries Amid Israeli Attacks in Gaza
Gaza, Palestine (HRNW)- The Gaza Center for Human Rights has reported that over 1,700 individuals have lost their eyesight, with thousands more at risk of permanent blindness due to eye injuries caused by Israeli military attacks. The center expressed serious concern over the blockade on essential medical equipment and treatment for eye injuries, which has…
Mozambique Insurgent Attacks Displace Thousands, Threaten Children’s Rights
Nampula (HRNW) — Islamic State–linked insurgent attacks in northern Mozambique have displaced over 100,000 people in November 2025 alone. Around 70,000 children are among the displaced, with reports of abductions and forced recruitment. Humanitarian agencies warn of a growing child rights crisis and urgent need for food, shelter, and protection services. 🔹 Help HRNW cover…
10-Year-Old Girl Maryam Allegedly Abducted in Pirabad Frontier Colony
Karachi (HRNW)– Maryam, a 10-year-old girl from Pirabad Frontier Colony, has allegedly been abducted. A case has been registered at Pirabad Police Station by the girl’s mother. The suspect named in the case is a neighbor, Haider Shah. According to the mother, Maryam was playing outside her home on November 28 at 6:00 PM. When she…