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UN Rights Chief Launches $400 Million Appeal as Office Enters ‘Survival Mode’

Volker Türk says reduced contributions forced staff cuts, slashed missions, scaled‑back operations in 17 countries.

Vallejo Police Arrest Suspect in Alleged Multi-State Human Trafficking of Injured Woman

Prosecutors Dismiss Charges Against Former Klein ISD Teacher in Student Trafficking Case

Trump Says El Helicoide Is Closing, Rights Groups Say No Proof

Peng Peiyun’s Death Prompts Outcry Over One-Child Policy Legacy

Saudi Executions Hit New Record at 347 as UN Demands Immediate Moratorium

Italy's Supreme Court Upholds Salvini Acquittal in Open Arms Blockade Case

Poder Judicial Orders Seven-Day Detention of Four INPE Agents in Puno Over Alleged Torture

New York Court Approves Release of Epstein Grand Jury Records

EU Reaches Deal to Weaken Supply-Chain Law, Narrowing Scope and Delaying Enforcement

UN Launches 2026 Humanitarian Appeal With $23 Billion Lifesaving Push and a $33 Billion Goal

Mexico City Rights Commission Reports 5,449 Rights Restored in 2025, Plans 2026 Strategy

Mitcham Car Wash Owner Jailed for 8½ Years for Modern Slavery Offences

Russia Labels Human Rights Watch an 'Undesirable' Organization

Apple Hit With New D.C. Lawsuit Alleging Conflict Minerals in Its Supply Chain

Spain Dismantles Two Sex-Trafficking Rings in Barcelona–Marbella and Cádiz

Thai Police Issue Warrant for Mother in Tokyo Trafficking Case, Transfer From Taiwan Pending

Mexico Extradites ‘El Quichi’ to U.S. to Face H‑2A Forced‑Labor and RICO Charges

Guerrero to Honor Lucio Cabañas After Outcry Over Tribute to Rubén Figueroa

Malian TikTok Creator Executed Publicly by Suspected Jihadists in Tonka