Tag: Human Rights

The United Nations has reported that more than 200 children have been raped in Sudan since the beginning of 2024. This sharp rise in sexual violence highlights the severe consequences of ongoing conflict for the country’s most vulnerable groups. “These horrific crimes are a direct violation of international law,” said a UNICEF spokesperson. The agency […]

Egypt and Qatar have accused Israel of violating international humanitarian law by blocking vital aid into Gaza. These countries have called for an immediate end to the restrictions, citing the urgent need for humanitarian assistance amid the ongoing conflict. “The blockade is an intentional violation of humanitarian norms,” said an Egyptian official. Egypt has been […]

Aid groups are sounding the alarm as Israel limits the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. This restriction threatens to worsen the already dire situation for civilians, who are in urgent need of food, medicine, and shelter. “Humanitarian assistance is essential to saving lives, but these restrictions are making it impossible to deliver,” said an […]

Humanitarian organizations in Türkiye are stepping up their relief efforts this Ramadan, delivering aid both locally and abroad. Their focus includes supporting earthquake-affected regions in Türkiye while also extending assistance to crisis-stricken areas like Gaza and Syria. Through civil society organizations (CSOs), Türkiye is set to reach millions in need throughout the holy month. The […]

Israel blocked the entry of aid trucks into Gaza on Sunday as tensions over the ceasefire agreement intensified. The move comes amid an ongoing standoff, with Hamas urging Egyptian and Qatari mediators to intervene. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced that Israel had accepted a proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff. […]

A group of American citizens and immigrants has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for ending a long-standing humanitarian parole program. This legal tool allowed people from war-torn and politically unstable countries to temporarily live in the United States. The lawsuit, filed late Friday night, seeks to reinstate parole programs that previously granted entry […]

A four-year-old child has died from Ebola in Uganda, marking the second fatality in the country’s latest outbreak. Health officials are now racing to contain the virus and prevent further spread. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the case on Saturday night, raising concerns about the outbreak’s potential severity. Uganda’s Ministry of Health reported that […]

The United States is scaling back its involvement in global health initiatives at a critical time. Experts warn that this move could weaken disease surveillance and response efforts worldwide. One of the most impacted programs is the Global Measles and Rubella Laboratory Network (Gremlin). This network, consisting of over 700 international labs, tests around 500,000 […]

The Hungarian government announced plans on February 27, 2025, to amend the constitution to prohibit Pride marches nationwide. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated the move aims to protect traditional values, sparking immediate backlash from LGBTQ+ groups and international human rights organizations.   “This is a direct attack on our fundamental rights,” said Luca Kovács, a spokesperson […]

The U.S. has not moved to exit the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) despite its decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO). PAHO, a vital health agency for the Americas, continues to operate independently of the WHO’s broader global health efforts. “PAHO has not received such a notice,” said a spokesperson in response […]