Human Rights

Over 5,300 people still held in Myanmar scam centres, says rights group —————————– Over 5,300 people remain trapped in online scam centres in Myanmar near the Thai border, despite a multinational crackdown in the region last year, a human rights…

One in 17 Children Still Trapped in Child Labour Worldwide ————————————— Some 138 million children remain in child labour worldwide; agriculture and sub-Saharan Africa bear the heaviest burden as targets falter. Nearly 138 million children worldwide are engaged in child…

Report Warns of Rising Islamophobia in Berlin as Muslim Women Face Growing Abuse ——————————————– A new report by Germany’s CLAIM network says anti-Muslim incidents in Berlin rose sharply in 2025, with hijab-wearing women among the most frequent targets. The findings…

Global Surge in Arrests of Writers and Cultural Figures; Iran Ranks Second After China in Number of Imprisoned Writers ———————————————- A new 2025 Freedom to Write Index report by PEN America reveals a historic increase in the number of writers…

Global Nonviolence Organization Stresses Importance of Protecting Journalists on World Press Freedom Day ———————————————- The Global Nonviolence Organization (FreeMuslim) has reaffirmed that press freedom is a fundamental pillar in building democratic societies and combating tyranny, calling for enhanced legal and…

Amnesty International Warns Temporary Ceasefires Alone Cannot Safeguard Civilians, Urges Durable Protection Measures ———————————- The human rights watchdog Amnesty International has issued a stark warning that temporary ceasefires in regions affected by conflict — especially in the Middle East —…

Anti‑Muslim Racism Surges in Switzerland; Discrimination Cases Reach Record Levels ——————————- Racial discrimination in Switzerland has reached its highest levels on record, with hostility toward Muslims showing the steepest increase among all categories of bias, according to new data published…

Pro‑Trump Cleaning Company Accused of Refusing Muslim Clients in Federal Discrimination Lawsuit ————————————– A federal workplace discrimination lawsuit alleges that a pro‑Trump commercial cleaning company in Florida refused to solicit business from Muslim clients and fostered a hostile environment toward…

6 Killed, Dozens Injured in Airstrike Targeting Displacement Camp in Darfur Amid Human Rights Condemnations —————————————————- Aerial bombing targeted the Hamidia displacement camp in Zalingei, the capital of Central Darfur, on Monday, resulting in six civilian deaths and dozens of…

Global Reports Warn of Escalating Violence Against Women, Call It a “Worldwide Emergency” —————————————- A series of international human rights reports released in April warn of a sharp global rise in violations against women, describing gender-based violence as a “worldwide…