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- 15 October, 2026
- Pathé Buitenhof, The Hague, The Netherlands
- 1 June, 2026
- Baha’i International Community, New York City, USA
- 12 June, 2026
- GHRTV
- 20 May, 2026
- Asia Team
Articles You Shouldn’t Miss
- Alexandra Posta
- 24 June 2026
- Asia, Vietnam
- Climate Change, Indigenous Rights, Khmer-Krom
On June 16th, 2026, GHRD urged the Dutch Parliament to address climate change’s impact on the Indigenous Khmer-Krom in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta and asked for a human rights-based approach to cooperation with Vietnam. The Khmer-Krom are facing environmental disasters that threaten their livelihoods and cultural survival.
- Pragya Sharma
- 23 June 2026
- Asia
- Freedom of Religion, Human Rights Advocacy, Minority Rights
This exhibition highlights documented human rights violations against minority communities across Asia, including religious and ethnic groups facing discrimination, enforced disappearances, restrictions on freedom of religion or belief, and systemic marginalisation. Through testimonies, photographs, and case studies, it seeks to raise awareness and promote accountability at the United Nations Human Rights Council.
- Pragya Sharma
- 19 June 2026
- Europe
- GSP+, Sustainable Development, Trade and Human Rights
This press release summarizes discussions on the European Union’s revised Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) framework ahead of its 2027 implementation. It highlights proposed changes to GSP+ eligibility, strengthened compliance and monitoring mechanisms, concerns regarding human rights performance in beneficiary countries, and the relationship between trade preferences and international human rights obligations.
- Renata Ferreira
- 15 June 2026
- World
- UNHRC, UNHRC62, United Nations Geneva
The UN Human Rights Council opened its 62nd session in Geneva on 15 June 2026, with High Commissioner Volker TĂĽrk warning of an unprecedented assault on international law and calling for human rights to be placed at the core of responses to today’s gravest global crises.
- UN team
- 2 June 2026
- Africa, Sudan
- Accountability, Conflict-related sexual violence, Sudan
This press release highlights GHRD’s New York event on the conflict in Sudan, focusing on sexual violence, civilian targeting, displacement, and evidence collection. Speakers stressed that the international community has both the evidence and legal tools needed to pursue accountability, support survivors, and address the external actors enabling the conflict.
- Diyara Demir
- 28 May 2026
- Africa, Iran, Middle East
- Ahwazi Arabs, Arab Identity, Minority Rights
This article examines the systemic discrimination faced by Iran’s Ahwazi Arab minority, focusing on the criminalisation of cultural identity, restrictions on language and expression, violent repression of protests, and the misuse of national security laws. It argues that these practices violate Iran’s obligations under international human rights law, including protections for minority rights, freedom of expression, fair trial guarantees, and the right to life.
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Human Rights Research Reports
- GHRD Team
- 29 July 2026
- CERD, ICERD, Pakistan
This shadow report examines Pakistan’s compliance with ICERD, highlighting discrimination against Sindhis, Hindus, Christians, Dalits and Ahmadis through forced conversion, caste exclusion, blasphemy laws, mob violence and unequal justice.
- GHRD Team
- 29 July 2026
- CERD, ICERD, Pakistan
This shadow report examines Pakistan’s compliance with ICERD, highlighting discrimination against Sindhis, Hindus, Christians, Dalits, and Ahmadis through forced conversion, caste exclusion, blasphemy laws, mob violence, and unequal justice.
- GHRD Team
- 29 July 2026
- Education Policy, Pakistan, School Textbooks
This report examines Pakistan’s education policies and textbooks, highlighting concerns around minority exclusion, religious identity, compulsory religious content, academic freedom, and the need for inclusive education reform.
- GHRD Team
- 20 June 2026
- Asylum-Seeking Children, Children's Rights, Refugee Children
This report examines the protection gaps affecting children in Europe’s asylum system, including disappearances, inadequate reception conditions, trafficking, exploitation, mental health risks, and inconsistent safeguards across European states.
- Middle East & Africa Team
- 30 May 2026
- Civic Space, Digital Repression, Internet Shutdowns, Senegal
This report examines digital repression in Senegal, focusing on internet shutdowns, social media restrictions, media crackdowns, online speech prosecutions, and the shrinking of civic space during the 2021–2024 political crisis.
- Asia Team
- 20 May 2026
- International Criminal Court, NGO Evidence, Rome Statute
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have an important role in providing evidence to courts. However challenges remain in meeting the evidence admissibility criteria. Therefore, this report addresses the required legal standards of NGO evidence at the International Criminal Court (ICC), with thorough case examples of the NGOs’ role in providing evidence. Moreover, recommendations are provided to allow for a smoother cooperation and adequate evidence submission by NGOs to the ICC.
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“Enough is Enough” – Protest Against Pakistan-Sponsored Terrorism and for Justice for the Victims in Kashmir
- 1st of May
- Plein 1813, The Hague
GHRD organized the “Enough is Enough” protest to demand an end to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and justice for the 26 victims of the April 22 Kashmir attacks.
Mini NGUN Youth Conference: Tackling Today’s Global Challenges
- 3rd of May
- Nutshuis, The Hague
The New Generation Uniting Nations (NGUN) Project hosted its first in-person youth conference on May 3, 2025Â for a full day of inspiring dialogue on global challenges such as climate change, digital democracy, and human rights.
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Research and Empowerment Organization (REO)
1 of 16Global Rights Defenders (GRD)
2 of 16World Uyghur Congress (WUC)
3 of 16Baloch National Movement (BNM)
4 of 16Overseas Pakistani Christian Alliance (OPCA)
5 of 16AWARE (Association of Women for Action and Research) ECOSOC member
6 of 16HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light) ECOSOC member
7 of 16International Association for Applied Econometrics (IAAE)
8 of 16International Forum for Secular Bangladesh​
9 of 16Shahmama Organisation for Human Rights and Development
10 of 16World Sindhi Congress (WSC)
11 of 16British Tamils Forum
12 of 16Temple Garden Chambers
13 of 16Khmers Kampuchea-Krom Federation (KKF)
14 of 16Doctors Against Forced Organ Harvesting (DAFOH)
15 of 16Together We Rise Foundation for Women and Child Care (TWRF)
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