AFRIW in the 18th UN Forum on Minority Issues in Geneva

On November 27 and 28, 2025, we had the privilege of participating in the 18th United Nations Forum on Minority Issues, held under the UN in Geneva. This annual gathering, convened under the auspices of the UN Human Rights Council, stands as a vital platform for dialogue, advocacy, and collaboration among states, civil society, experts, and …

UNHCR’s 2024 Mid-Year Report Highlights the State of Forced Displacement

The UNHCR’s 2024 Mid-Year Trends report reveals that forced displacement worldwide has reached a new peak, with over 122.6 million people displaced by mid-2024 due to ongoing conflicts, persecution, and human rights abuses. Notably, the conflicts in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Myanmar, and the war in Ukraine continue to be major drivers, …