NGO’s
Japan: Ainu Policy Revisions Shelved Amid Criticism
Tokyo, Japan (HRNW)- The Japanese government faces domestic and international backlash after shelving plans to revise the Ainu Policy Promotion Act. Rights advocates claim the decision perpetuates a “human rights deficit” regarding indigenous populations, who continue to struggle for meaningful political representation and protection of their cultural identity. Protect indigenous rights: Join our fight for…
Coordination Meeting at Town Municipal Office Hyderabad: Strengthening NGO Services and Inter-Departmental Synergy
HYDERABAD (HRNW)-To enhance the quality of social services provided by NGOs and strengthen coordination between relevant departments for better urban service delivery, a high-level coordination meeting was chaired by Town Municipal Chairman Mian Sarfaraz at his office in City Hyderabad. The meeting was attended by Town Chairman Bilal Mustafa Sheikh, the Municipal Commissioner, Assistant Director…
HDA Governing Body to Include Small Traders Chamber: DG Afshan Rubab Announces Major Reforms
Hyderabad (HRNW)- Director General Hyderabad Development Authority Dr. Afshan Rubab Syed stated that the Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry would be included in the HDA Governing Body so that the views and proposals of the city’s economic stakeholders could become an integral part of every development scheme and project. She said that…
Hakim Said’s contributions to society recalled
Karachi (HRNW)- Hamdard University’s former vice-chancellor, Prof Dr Hakim Abdul Hannan, recalled that although Hakim Mohammed Said drew inspiration from historic Muslim institutions such as Cairo’s Jamia al-Azhar and Baghdad’s original Bait al-Hikmah, he ultimately established an entire city of knowledge and culture: Madinat al-Hikmah. Prof Abdul Hannan was speaking at a special ceremony held…
TORONTO, CANADA “Write for Rights” Campaign Mobilizes Thousands
Amnesty International Canada’s “Write for Rights” program continues to see record participation this month, with student and community groups across the country hosting letter-writing marathons. The 2026 campaign is highlighting the cases of frontline environmental defenders and journalists, such as a Sámi reindeer herder in Norway and a jailed photojournalist in Myanmar. This local activism…
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…
UKRAINE UN Issues $2.3 Billion Appeal as Winter Crisis Deepens
Ukraine (HRNW)- As temperatures in Kyiv plunge to -15°C, the United Nations has launched a $2.3 billion humanitarian appeal to support 4.1 million vulnerable Ukrainians. Human rights monitors confirmed that 2025 was the deadliest year for civilians since the 2022 invasion, with over 2,500 killed. Constant strikes on energy infrastructure have left millions without heating…
El Salvador: Indefinite Detention and “Mano Dura” Policies
San Salvador, El Salvador (HRNW) — Human rights organizations have raised alarms over the continued extension of the state of emergency, which has now seen over 85,000 people detained without due process. While the government claims the measures have reduced gang violence, legal experts point to thousands of “innocent casualties”—individuals with no gang ties who…
Chairperson of Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) Senator Rubina Khalid Visits TMC Sohrab Goth, Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW)– Senator Rubina Khalid, Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), visited the Town Municipal Corporation (TMC) Sohrab Goth in Karachi today. She was warmly received by Chairman TMC Sohrab Goth, Mr. Lala Rahim, and his team. PPP Member of National Assembly Shaheeda Rahmani was also present on the occasion. Addressing the…
Amendment to Constitution Sparks Rights Backlash
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW)-Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have strongly criticized Pakistan’s Twenty-seventh Constitutional Amendment, warning it undermines judicial independence and the rule of law by granting broad immunity to certain officials and weakening separation of powers. Critics stress that this erosion of checks and balances violates international human rights obligations and could jeopardize citizens’…