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- 1Houthis accused of forcing children to fight in Yemen▼Houthis forcing children to fight on Yemen’s battlefields, civil society groups warn
Civil society groups warn that the Houthis are forcing children to fight on battlefields in Yemen. The warning highlights concerns that minors are being recruited into the group's ranks and sent into combat, a practice long criticized by human rights organizations. The accusation adds to ongoing international scrutiny of child recruitment during Yemen's conflict.
- 2UN adds 61 firms to Israeli settlements blacklist●UN adds 61 firms to settlements blacklist alleging Palestinian rights violations
The United Nations has added 61 companies to its blacklist of firms operating in Israeli settlements, alleging they are involved in violations of Palestinian rights. The published list of businesses faces sharp criticism from Israel and pro-Israel groups, while human rights organisations have welcomed the move as a step toward corporate accountability in the occupied territories.
- 3Iranian Opposition Groups Sign Joint Human Rights Principles in Oslo▼Article: Iranian Opposition Groups Sign Joint Human Rights Principles in Oslo
Iranian opposition groups have signed a set of joint human rights principles at a gathering in Oslo. The agreement is intended to establish shared commitments to fundamental rights among Iran's disparate opposition movements. The signing is being reported by Iran Human Rights, a Norway-based organisation, though details of which groups took part and the specific principles adopted remain limited.
- 4Carney's Canada investment summit hosted UAE investors despite Sudan arms concerns●PM Carney's 🇨🇦 investment summit hosted investors from the United Arab Emirates, despite the country's role in providing
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Canadian investment summit welcomed investors from the United Arab Emirates, drawing criticism because the UAE is accused of supplying weapons, logistics, training and foreign personnel to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, the paramilitary group blamed by numerous human rights organisations for atrocities in Sudan's civil war. Critics question Canada's judgment in courting Emirati capital while such allegations remain unresolved.
- 5Rights Groups Demand Release of Photojournalist Hamdi El-Zaeem After Ten Years▼Joint Statement: Ahead of His Trial Hearing, Rights Groups Call for the Immediate Release of Photojournalist Hamdi El-Zaeem After Ten Years of Deprivation of Liberty
A coalition of human rights organisations has issued a joint statement calling for the immediate release of Palestinian photojournalist Hamdi El-Zaeem, ahead of a trial hearing in his case. The groups say he has now spent ten years deprived of liberty, and are pressing for his freedom ahead of the court session.
- 6UN Human Rights Council Event Focuses on Tibetan Children▼Side Event at UN Human Rights Council Highlights Human Rights Situation of Tibetan Children
A side event at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva has drawn attention to the human rights situation of Tibetan children. Organisers highlighted concerns over education policies and family separation in Tibetan areas, urging UN member states to press China on the issue. The Central Tibetan Administration publicised the event, calling for international scrutiny.
- 7Sindh Conference 2026 in Geneva urges global attention on rights●Sindh Conference 2026 in Geneva calls for international attention to rights, environment and self-determination
The Sindh Conference 2026 was held in Geneva, where participants called on the international community to pay greater attention to human rights, environmental concerns and self-determination for the Sindh region of Pakistan. According to The Tribune, organisers used the Swiss venue to press their case before international bodies and diplomats, framing rights and environmental degradation in Sindh as matters requiring global response rather than purely domestic ones.
- 8Rights groups urge Trump to raise Tibet with Xi▼ICT joins Tibetans, rights groups, Congressional partners in urging Trump to put Tibet and human rights on the agenda during Xi visit
The International Campaign for Tibet, together with Tibetan communities, human rights organisations and partners in the US Congress, is calling on President Trump to put Tibet and broader human rights concerns on the agenda during his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The coalition wants Washington to press Beijing directly on its policies in Tibetan areas rather than focusing solely on trade and strategic issues.
- 9Experts Back Lawsuit Against Trump's ICC Sanctions●Array of Experts Back Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s ICC Sanctions Regime
A group of legal experts and human rights advocates has publicly endorsed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's sanctions regime targeting the International Criminal Court. The challenge argues the sanctions threaten the court's independence and the work of its officials. Human rights organisations have voiced support, framing the measures as an attack on international justice and accountability for war crimes.
- 10Amnesty praises Irish central bank's Israel bonds decision●Amnesty International commends the Central Bank of Ireland for discontinuing the sale of Israel bonds
Amnesty International has commended the Central Bank of Ireland after it stopped selling Israeli government bonds. The human rights organisation welcomed the move, which followed campaigns urging financial institutions to cut ties with Israel amid the war in Gaza. The decision marks a significant step for a eurozone central bank and is being closely watched by campaigners and financial institutions across Europe.