Author: Vera Rousseff May 21, 2026 HRRC urgently calls for the opening of humanitarian corridors through the Strait of Hormuz to facilitate the delivery of aid to Afghanistan and other countries affected by the Iran war. Additionally, we call on countries in the Global North to increase their financial contributions to aid agencies, such as the United Nations World Food Programme, in order to combat malnutrition in Afghanistan and in other countries facing food shortages. Wom

Author: Raisa Hamlin May 20, 2026 HRRC urges Hong Kong and Chinese authorities to uphold freedoms of speech, assembly, and political participation throughout the ongoing trial of former Hong Kong Alliance organizers. We are concerned by the continued use of national security legislation against pro-democracy activists and public commemorations, and call for the protection of civil liberties and fair legal proceedings. Thousands gather in Hong Kong for a candlelight vigil on t

Author: Aamnah Fatima Khan May 20, 2026 HRRC strongly condemns the killings of unarmed church leaders and the continued abduction of innocent civilians in Manipur, India. We call for an immediate, impartial investigation, protection of vulnerable communities and urgent dialogue to prevent ethnic and religious violence. Protestors demanding the release of Kuki hostages and justice for three slain church leaders in Manipur’s Kangpokpi on May 16, 2026. [Image credit: The Hindu]

Author: Nadia Nasri, MA May 20, 2026 Children in a refugee camp in Gaza. [Image credit: Hosny Salah via Pexels] Israel has been occupying the Palestinian territories of the West Bank, Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip since 1967 (Amnesty International, 2025a). The Israeli military rules these territories, exerting extreme control over the Palestinian people, dictating their movement and controlling whether they can go to school or work, use their own land, leave the country, and

Author: Bashir Wako May 20, 2026 HRRC expresses deep concern over the worsening hunger crisis in Afghanistan, where millions of women and children face severe malnutrition amid collapsing humanitarian support, forced displacement and restrictions on basic rights. The situation reflects a serious failure to protect basic human rights, including access to food, health and safety. Afghan mothers wait to receive food for their children at the Supplemental Feeding Program at Farah

Author: Tasreba Chowdhury May 19, 2026 HRRC denounces the mass sexual abuse of students at the Ndhulo Kusomo Islamic boarding school in Indonesia. We demand justice for the victims, most of whom are minors, as this is a serious violation of human rights. We urge the Indonesian government and schools around the country to enforce safeguards against sexual abuse in educational institutions. A group of students in the classroom in East Java, Indonesia. [Image credit: [Image cred

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Author: Aahana Nagwekar May 19, 2026 HRRC strongly condemns the work of M23 rebels who have killed over 50 civilians in Uvira. The murder of innocent individuals in addition to lack of treatment and forcible disappearances is severely unjust, and must be combatted by international forces. The HRRC also calls for the Rwandan government to take accountability for assisting the rebels. Copyright Brian Inganga/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved. In recent days, investigat

Author: Erina Bazán López May 17, 2026 HRRC calls for a framework that recognizes territorial rights and immediate humanitarian access as essential for survival, insisting that a ceasefire cannot hold while military boundaries continue to expand and basic services are blocked. Further, we continue to urge Israel to end its aggressive military campaign against the Palestinian people. Tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in western Gaza City on May 10, as reports indicate th

Author: Peter Clarkin, MA May 15, 2026 HRRC expresses concern over a recent report claiming that two-thirds of migrant workers in Australia are being legally underpaid. The exploitation of this vulnerable workforce must be immediately investigated by the Australian government, with stronger protections and guidelines introduced to ensure that all workers receive legal wages and fair treatment. Two-thirds of migrant workers in Australia are legally underpaid [Image source: Pix

Author: Ana Budeanu May 15, 2026 HRRC is encouraged by European Union efforts to establish rules on exporting and licensing surveillance technology. However, we emphasise that policies regarding surveillance technology must be regularly updated to better protect human rights amid ever-changing technologies. HRW states that the EU should regulate surveillance technology better [Image source: Unsplash] On May 12, Human Rights Watch (HRW) published a report on the state of surve

Author: Tata Varadashvili May 14, 2026 [Image credit: RDNE Stock Project via Pexels] Introduction Domestic Violence (DV) in Georgia is a significant human rights issue that is deeply rooted in social and institutional structures. Domestic Violence within families has long been regarded as a private matter, shielded by societal norms and patriarchal traditions, and largely invisible to public authorities. The invisibility or even ignorance has contributed to the normalized ac

Author: Raisa Hamlin May 14, 2026 HRRC urges all parties involved in the negotiations between the United States and Iran to prioritize the protection of civilian life and continued efforts towards ceasefire and peace agreements. We condemn actions that contribute to regional instability and prolonged conflict, and call for immediate diplomatic engagement in order to prevent further escalation and humanitarian harm. Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran on Ma

Author: Vera Rousseff May 13, 2026 HRRC affirms the right of workers in Bolivia to peacefully protest and demand reform from their government. We call on the government of President Rodrigo Paz to protect indigenous lands from corporate land-grabbing and to ensure that officials adequately respond to workers’ demands for economic and policy reforms. Bolivian workers on strike [Image credit: Luis Gandarillas/Epa] On Monday, May 11, workers in Bolivia organized a nationwide str

Author: Laura Pettigrew May 13, 2026 [Image credit: Tyrone Madera via Wikimedia Commons] Introduction In the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), the United Nations listed the right to housing as a basic human right, stating that “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services” (Article 25). The Office of the United Nat