Global Concerns

Erosion of International Humanitarian Law
The UN human rights chief warned that the “rules of war are being shredded” in conflict zones like Ukraine, Sudan, Myanmar, Congo, and Gaza, where civilians, hospitals, and aid workers are being directly targeted (Reuters).

????️ Attacks on Freedom of Expression

Nepal Internet Crackdown
Nepal’s government temporarily shut down Facebook, X, and YouTube, and police shootings during protests killed at least 19 people, raising serious concerns over freedom of speech (AP).

Kenya’s “Anti-terror” Courts Misused
U.S.-funded anti-terrorism courts in Kenya have been used to prosecute political protesters, branding them as terrorists (WSJ).

????️ Surveillance & Technology Misuse

Digital Repression
U.S. tech companies’ equipment (IBM, Dell, Microsoft) was reportedly used in China’s mass surveillance system against Uyghurs, Tibetans, and dissenters (AP).

???? Indigenous & Minority Rights

Peru’s Indigenous Communities at Risk
Peru rejected the creation of the Yavari Mirim reserve, endangering isolated Indigenous groups and opening land for exploitation (The Guardian).

????️ Conflict & Humanitarian Crises

Gaza – Over 64,000 deaths, massive civilian displacement, and attacks on aid workers highlight a worsening crisis.

Bangladesh – UN reported nearly 1,400 protester deaths in 2024 due to excessive government force.

Mali – Military crackdown on protests demanding democracy.

Congo–Rwanda Conflict – Tens of thousands killed, with child soldier recruitment reported.

Myanmar – 22 million people now need humanitarian aid, with millions displaced.

Sudan – The world’s largest displacement crisis, with 14+ million uprooted due to war and atrocities including sexual violence and child recruitment.

????‍???? Workers’ & Women’s Rights

Global Workers’ Rights Decline
A 2025 ITUC report found 90% of countries restricted union activity, strikes, or collective bargaining.

Afghanistan – Women and girls remain barred from education and work, one of the harshest gender rights violations globally.

???? Key Takeaway

Human rights worldwide are under severe strain:

Wars are targeting civilians.

Governments are cracking down on protests and online freedoms.

Indigenous communities face displacement.

Millions are displaced by wars in Sudan, Gaza, and Myanmar.

Worker and women’s rights are being rolled back globally.