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Youth Employment Opportunities In Albania

Youth unemployment in Albania remains a significant challenge, with 24.6% of young people aged 15-29 neither in employment, education, nor training (NEET). The Youth Guarantee, launched in November 2023, aims to combat this issue by offering youth under 30 employment, education, or training opportunities within four months of registration. The program has helped 543 young [...]

Deteriorating Human Rights Crisis In Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso's human rights situation sharply worsened in 2024, with rising violence from Islamist armed groups and abuses by the military and militias. Over 6,000 civilians died in conflict-related violence between January and August, and more than 2.3 million were displaced. The military Junta, which took power in 2022, intensified its crackdown on media, political [...]

Economic Crisis In Iran

Iran's economy is struggling under severe sanctions, mismanagement, and internal corruption. Inflation is around 30%, exacerbating the financial burden on its citizens. The value of Iran's currency has plunged, causing economic instability and widespread frustration. Despite having vast natural resources, the country faces energy crises, including gas shortages, due to poor management. Efforts to reconnect [...]

Arbitrary Detentions In Egypt

Arbitrary detentions in Egypt have become a significant human rights issue, with thousands, including activists, journalists, and political dissidents, detained without trial or due process. These detentions are often justified on national security grounds, with detainees facing prolonged imprisonment, torture, and inhumane conditions in overcrowded prisons. The government has been criticized for restricting freedoms of [...]

Persecution in Brunei

In Brunei, Christians face significant persecution due to the country's strict Islamic laws. The government enforces Sharia law, which limits religious freedom and criminalizes evangelism. Conversion from Islam is illegal, and those who leave the faith face social ostracism and legal repercussions. Churches operate under tight restrictions, with no new places of worship allowed. Religious [...]

Corruption and Drug Cartels in Albania

Corruption and drug trafficking remain significant issues in Albania, deeply intertwined with political and economic structures. Criminal organizations exploit weak institutions and bribery to facilitate large-scale cannabis cultivation and cocaine smuggling. High-level officials have been accused of collusion, allowing traffickers to operate with impunity. Despite government efforts and international pressure, law enforcement struggles with deeply [...]

Kuwaiti Rights Crisis

Kuwait is steadily falling backward in terms of women’s rights. Their failure to allow women equal rights and heavily discriminate against them to extreme levels is quite alarming. The Kuwaiti government punishes honor killings only with fines or superficial jail sentences. Pray against the indiscriminate arrests of social activists in Kuwait. Pray for the release [...]

Leah Sharibu: Captive For Faith, Awaiting Freedom

Leah Sharibu, who was kidnapped by Boko Haram in February 2018 for refusing to renounce her Christian faith, marks the 7th anniversary of her captivity today (February 19, 2025). As of May 2024, she is 21 years old. Reports suggest she may have been forced into marriage and motherhood, but these claims lack verification. Her [...]

Manahel Al-Otaibi’s Disappearance Exposes Women’s Rights Repression

Women’s rights in Saudi Arabia have seen some progress through limited reforms, but significant barriers remain. Strict dress codes, limited freedom of expression, and ongoing discrimination persist. Women advocating for gender equality, like Manahel al-Otaibi, face arrest and harsh repression. Manahel, sentenced to 11 years for promoting women’s rights, has been forcibly disappeared for nearly [...]

Fighting Sexual Violence Against Women And Minors In Mauritania

Sexual violence against women and minors in Mauritania is a widespread issue, exacerbated by cultural taboos and underreporting. Despite statistics showing significant cases of physical and sexual violence, many remain silent due to societal pressures. Commissioner Hindou Mohamed Laghdaf’s brigade works tirelessly to address these crimes, raising awareness, encouraging reporting, and supporting survivors. Though progress [...]

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