Pakistan October 2025 Crackdown on TLP A Test of Law, Accountability, and Human Rights

Police and protesters clash during TLP crackdown in Lahore–Muridke corridor, highlighting human rights concerns in Pakistan

In October 2025, Pakistan witnessed a violent confrontation between state authorities and supporters of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), a religious political movement with a significant public following. What began as a planned protest escalated into clashes, deaths, and a nationwide controversy over the use of force, transparency, and accountability. The incident has since evolved into more […]

Buried Innocence The Minab School Bombing and the Collapse of Protection

Minab school rubble after bombing as parents search for children under debris

In times of war, certain rules are meant to remain absolute. Among them is the protection of children and Minab schools—spaces that symbolize safety, learning, and hope. Yet in Minab, Iran, those protections appear to have failed catastrophically. A school became a site of destruction, and classrooms turned into graves, leaving families shattered and a […]

Stolen Childhoods Iran Recruitment of Children into Military Structures Raises Alarming

Iran child recruitment shows minors at checkpoints under IRGC forces amid human rights concerns

The recruitment of children into military and security roles represents one of the gravest violations of human rights. Recent developments in Iran have raised serious global concern, as officials linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have acknowledged lowering the minimum age for participation in certain security-related roles to just 12 years old. Under […]

Licensed Abuse How Cambodia’s Casino Industry Is Linked to Human Trafficking and Forced Labor

Victims inside Cambodian scam compounds linked to casinos facing forced labor, abuse, and human trafficking

Behind the bright lights and rapid expansion of Cambodia’s casino industry lies a deeply troubling human rights crisis. New investigations reveal that several licensed casinos are directly connected to so-called “scam compounds,” where individuals are subjected to forced labor, violence, and human trafficking. These findings raise urgent concerns about the role of state institutions in […]

Children Under Fire The Deir al-Balah Case and the Breakdown of Human Rights

Injured children in Gaza receiving medical care amid conflict and humanitarian crisis

In the midst of ongoing conflict in Gaza, allegations of severe human rights Children violations continue to emerge, raising urgent concerns about the protection of civilians—especially children. One such case, reported from Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, involves a deeply disturbing claim: that a 22-month-old child, Jawad Abu Nassar, was subjected to torture following the […]

When Classrooms Become Targets The Minab School Strike and the Collapse of Protection

“Minab school strike aftermath showing damaged classroom where children were killed during missile attack.”

On 28 February 2026, a devastating attack struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in Minab, a city in Iran’s Hormozgan province. During the opening phase of United States–Israel military operations, missiles hit a functioning school filled with young students. Reports from United Nations experts and humanitarian agencies indicate that more than 160 schoolgirls were […]

Targeting the Watchers Israel’s Deadly Assault on Journalist in Gaza

“Israeli military targeting journalists in Gaza, including Al Jazeera reporters, highlighting human rights violations”

Freedom of the press is a cornerstone of democracy, a shield for truth, and a lifeline for accountability. Yet, in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, journalists have increasingly become Targeting rather than observers. Reports indicate that Israeli forces have deliberately attacked journalists, media crews, and photographers, treating them as legitimate combatants. This alarming trend has […]

Silencing Dissent in Kashmir: The Life Sentence of Asiya Andrabi

Asiya Andrabi, Kashmiri women activist, advocating for human rights amid Indian-administered Kashmir conflict.

The sentencing of Kashmir political activist Asiya Andrabi to life imprisonment marks a critical moment in the ongoing human rights debate surrounding Indian-administered Kashmir. Her case raises urgent questions about freedom of expression, political dissent, and the treatment of activists in conflict regions. For decades, Kashmir has been a flashpoint of political tension, armed conflict, […]

The Human Rights Implications of Israel’s Proposed Death Penalty Law for Palestinians

Palestinian detainees in military court as Israel debates death penalty law, raising human rights concerns

By the Secretary-General Finn Stands For Rights The proposed expansion of the death penalty in Israel marks a critical moment in the intersection of law, conflict, and human rights. What is being presented as a legal response to acts classified as terrorism carries far-reaching consequences that extend beyond criminal justice. At its core, the legislation […]

Silent Faith Under Siege: The Persecution of Christians in Sudan

The persecution of Sudanese Christians amid civil war and destruction of churches and homes.

The right to practice one’s religion or beliefs freely is a basic human right. It allows individuals to practice their faith, express spiritual convictions, and participate in communities without fear. Yet, for Christians in Sudan, this basic freedom has increasingly become a matter of survival. Following the 2021 military takeover and the outbreak of a […]