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Where Are the 19 Yazidi Women from the Internatioinal Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict?
As the world annually commemorates the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, Irap’s history witnessed one of the most horrific human tragedies, when ISIS, In the heart of Mosul, burned nineteen Yazidi girls alive.
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UN Report: Worsening Hunger Threatens 13 Countries, Including Syria
A joint report by FAO&WFP has listed Syria among 13 countries identified as hunger hotspots, warning of worsening food insecurity until November of this year, amid escalating conflicts and declining humanitarian funding globally.
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Flogging, Curfew, and Artistic Ban…Penalties Against Singer Parastoo Ahamdi
Iran’s Qom Criminal Court sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi to 74 lashes, a two-year curfew, and artistic ban for performing without hijab online.
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“The Mattress Revolution” … Citizens Sleeping on Pavements to Protest the Deterioration of Services in Aden
Aden residents suffer over ten daily hours of power cuts, prompting street sleep-ins in a “Mattress Revolution” demanding basic service and an end to the crisis.
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Amid Security Chaos…Syrian Observatory Documents 1,749 Killed in 2026
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has documented the killing of 1,749 people since the beginning of this year, amid escalating violence, security unrest, and growing military operations that place civilians at the forefront of the casualties.
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UN Call for a Sustainable Cessation of Hostilities and Protection of Children in Lebanon
Lebanese children endure over 100 days of death, injury, displacement, and destruction. UNICEF warns of severe psychological toll and urges an end to hostilities.
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“Hope” Festival…A Platform for Reviving Kurdish Theatre in Its Mother Tongue
The “Hope” Children’s Theatre Festival in Qamishlp launched with hundreds of children, showcasing emerging talents and theatre’s role in strengthening cultural identity.
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Aphrodisias: The City of Sculpture and Marble That Crafted the Glory of Art in the Ancient World
Aphrodisias, with is rich history, architecture, and sculpute school, is a top cultural heritage site, ditinguishted by its well-preserved ancient structures.
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Human Rights Activist Seyfural Ballıkaya: The Law Must Be Prepared with a Vision That Consolidates Democracy
Human rights activist Seyfural Ballıkaya urges a democratic "participation law" for the framework project, warning that further delay will weaken society's hopes.
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Psychologist Researcher: Early Marriage Is One of the Primary Factors Causing Divorce
Divorce rates in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region are witnessing an unprecedented rise, amid successive economic and political crises that cast their shadows over family stability.
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18 Staff Dismissed by Médecins Sans Frontières after Confirmed Sexual Violations Against Sudanese Women
MSF dismissed 18 staff in eastern Chad after investigations confirmed their involvement in sexual exploitiation and assault of Sudanese refugee women in camps.
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Report:Most of the World’s Children Face Escalating Climate Threats
UNICEF warns most children face escalating climate risks, with billions exposed to drought and extreme heat, urging governments to strengthen adaptation and infrastructure.
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“Baghdad’s Breeze Brings Us Together” …An Artistic Festival Gathering Iraq’s Female Creative in Baghdad
Baghdad hosted the “Baghdad’s Breeze Brings Us Together” festival with forty female artists, organized by Kahramana Association to support and economically empower women’s creativity.
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“Just an Accident”: A Cimematic Testament to Rapression and Restricted Freedom of Expression
The Film Just an Accident, which recounts the repercussions of violence and injustice, places the viewer before questions concerning truth, justice,and fairmess.
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Human Rights Watch: Europe Must Not Legitimize the Taliban Movement
Researcher Farishta Abbasi of Human Rights Watch has called on European Union member states to refrain from legitimizing the Taliban movement and to cease the forced repatriation of Afghan refugees under current circumstances.
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Mysterious Crime in Sweida: Young Woman Killed by Unidentified Gunmen
Nariman Azzam was shot and killed in front of her home in Sweida by unidentified assailants in a black car. Security authorities have launched an investigation into the crime.
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Ghada Saba: Cinema as a Platform to Break Taboos and Raise Feminist Awareness
Director Ghada Saba calls for reconsidering Jordan's inheritance laws to protect women, raise awareness of their issues, and sustain cultural platforms that enable this debate.
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“Persepolis”: An Artistic Testimony to the Iranian Revolution and the Struggle of Generations
Persepolis is more than an animated film: it is an artistic and political testament to Iran's history, narrated through a child learning that freedom begins with truth.
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Intensive Israeli Airstrikes and an Evacuation Order for 20 Towns in a New Ceasefire Violation
The southern Lebanese front is witnessing dangerous escalation as Israeli airstrikes target several towns, alongside an urgent evacuation warning for 20 towns and villages near Nabatieh and Zahrani.
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The Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen Deepens, with Women at the Forefront of the Most Vulnerable Groups
The United Nations Population Fund has warned of the worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen, affirming that women and girls are the most affected, as maternal mortality rates rise and life-saving health services decline.