June 18
South Sudan: War in Sudan Exacerbates Humanitarian Needs in South Sudan [press release]
MSF
The ongoing war in Sudan is drastically increasing people's needs across the border in South Sudan, says Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). MSF calls for an immediate… Read more »
Ethiopia: Halt Crackdown Against Human Rights Groups [press release]
HRW
The Ethiopian authorities should immediately end their escalating crackdown on civic space and independent domestic human rights organizations, including through physical and… Read more »
June 17
Africa: Global - Gender Apartheid Must Be Recognised As a Crime Under International Law [press release]
AI London
'This form of institutionalised oppression must be named' - Agnès Callamard Read more »
Africa: Gender Apartheid Must Be Recognized As a Crime Under International Law
AI London
Gender apartheid must be recognized as a crime under international law in order to strengthen efforts to combat institutionalized regimes of systematic oppression and domination… Read more »
Zambia: Authorities Must Immediately End Escalating Crackdown On Human Rights [press release]
AI London
Amnesty International and Chapter One Foundation are calling on the Zambian authorities to immediately end the escalating crackdown on civic space and repression of human rights… Read more »
June 16
Egypt: Family of British Man Jailed in Egypt Unfurl Banner Off Brighton Pier [press release]
AI London
The family of a British man arbitrarily jailed in Egypt have marked Father's Day by unfurling a giant banner down the side of Brighton's iconic pier as the latest stage in their… Read more »
June 15
Africa: Accelerate Free Education for All [press release]
HRW
Focus on Free Quality Education; Expedite Positive Measures for Girls Read more »
June 14
Sudan: One By One, Hospitals Are Damaged and Closed in El Fasher, Sudan
MSF
Since 10 May, El Fasher, in North Darfur state, Sudan, has seen intense fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Joint Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). As the… Read more »
Angola: Angola Becomes First Country to Join African Criminal Court
HRW
Malabo Protocol Presents Opportunities, Risks for Human Rights and Justice in Africa Read more »
Egypt: Egypt - Authorities Must Release Protesters and Activists Detained Over Palestine Solidarity
AI London
Over 123 people arrested for peacefully protesting, posting comments online, hanging signs or writing slogans on walls Read more »
Rwanda: Respect Rights During Elections [press release]
HRW
The authorities in Rwanda have cracked down on the opposition, media, and civil society ahead of general elections scheduled for July 15, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. The… Read more »
June 13
Africa: Gavi Announces Launch of Preventive Ebola, Routine Multivalent Meningitis, Human Rabies, and Hepatitis B Birth Dose Vaccination Programmes [press release]
GAVI
In historic step, preventive Ebola vaccination to become norm in highest-risk countries Gavi will also support lower-income countries for routine administration of human rabies… Read more »
Niger: Niger Court May Lift Immunity of Ex-President After Unfair Proceedings
HRW
Mohamed Bazoum Denied Access to Lawyers, Evidence Read more »
Egypt: Joint NGO Letter On the EU's Macro-Financial Assistance to Egypt and Human Rights [press release]
HRW
We, the undersigned Egyptian, regional and international human rights organisations, urge the European Commission and member states to uphold international and EU law to ensure… Read more »
June 12
Tanzania: Police Linked to Killings At Gold Mine
HRW
Police in Tanzania guarding the North Mara Gold Mine have been linked to the killing of least six people and injury of several others during clashes since February 2024, Human… Read more »
Nigeria: NGO Hails Tinubu, Momoh Over Peace in Niger Delta, Improved Oil Output
Vanguard
The Coalition for Good Governance and Economic Justice in Africa has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Niger Delta Development, Hon. Engr. Abubakar Momoh,… Read more »
Uganda: Lack of Free Pre-Primary Education Creates Lifelong Harm
HRW
Ensure Universal Access to Early Learning Read more »
South Sudan: National Security Service Must Immediately Release Arbitrarily Detained Dissident
AI London
Authorities in South Sudan must comply with the directive by the country's Minister of Justice by immediately releasing government critic Morris Mabior Awikjok Bak, who has been… Read more »
June 10
Tunisia: Many Face Prison Over Debts [press release]
HRW
Reforms Needed to End Abusive System Read more »
South Africa: NGO Lodges South Africa's First 'Greenwashing' Advertising Complaint With Watchdog Against TotalEnergies [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Greenpeace defines greenwashing as 'a PR tactic used to make a company or product appear environmentally friendly, without meaningfully reducing its environmental impact'. Read more »
Angola: Repatriated Angolan Children Face Precarious Conditions [press release]
HRW
Returnees from Namibia Need Adequate Services Read more »
Uganda: Civil Society Pokes Holes in New Shs72trillion Budget
Nile Post
Civil Society Organizations have expressed concern over glaring gaps in the newly passed budget shs72.136 trillion . Read more »
Africa: UNDP & Koica Expand Partnership to Strengthen Peacebuilding and Prevent Violent Extremism Across Africa
UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), expanding their… Read more »
Nigeria: NGO Sensitises FCT Rural Women On Menstrual Hygiene
Daily Trust
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Children's Impact And Development Initiative (CIADI), has sensitised girls and women of Kango community in Kuje Area Council of the FCT on… Read more »
June 09
Nigeria: Girls Failed By Authorities After Escaping Boko Haram Captivity - New Report
AI London
Girls endured abduction, sexual slavery and other crimes by Boko Haram Escape was often followed by further violations in military detention Girls continue to be neglected by… Read more »