Record Attacks on Human Rights Defenders and Journalists Prompt UN Emergency Action Plan Call
A new UN report reveals a record number of killings and disappearances of human rights defenders, journalists, and trade unionists in 2025. The OHCHR’s “Human Rights Count 2026” highlights alarming trends, including a defender being targeted every 10 hours and a child dying in conflict every hour. The report coincides with a UN meeting on humanitarian aid, where officials stressed the need for adherence to international humanitarian law and protection for aid workers.
