[New] Under relentless pressure from US President Donald Trump, and persistently undermined by China and Russia, the rules-based international order is being crushed, threatening to take with it the architecture human rights defenders have come to rely on to advance norms and protect freedoms.
Human Rights Watch
[New] Mass protests triggered by a currency crisis and economic collapse have posed the biggest threat to Iran's clerical establishment in decades, with more than 500 people killed in a deadly crackdown according to rights groups.
BabyPips.com
[New] The long-awaited Warm Homes Plan promises to provide £15bn to households across the UK over the next five years, as well as introducing new rights for renters.
BBC News
[New] In 2026, nearly one-third of surveyed philanthropy leaders plan to scale back racial equality initiatives, with reductions also planned for environmental justice and gender equality.
The Conference Board
[New] The recent attack on a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas highlights the continuing threat of violence based upon racial or religious motivations, as well as threats against faith-based organizations.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
[New] Attendees emphasized that journalists in Bangladesh are increasingly working under insecure conditions, facing threats that range from harassment to physical intimidation.
Journalism Pakistan
[New] By adopting the National Anti-Racism Framework recommendations Australia will be better equipped in understanding and responding to the complexities of racism.
National Indigenous Times
[New] Fear is the driving force behind Australia's racism, not diverse opinions, nor the colour of someone's skin, ethnicity, gender, faith and beliefs.
National Indigenous Times
[New] In 2026, AI will increasingly help individuals understand their rights, complete basic legal steps, and find appropriate support faster.
Relativity
[New] Abandoning the core freedoms that make American higher education institutions unique - including the freedom to learn, think, and speak - will be a sure way to weaken their civic impact and potential to drive innovation.
PEN America
[New] In four states that span the ideological spectrum, voters in 2026 will likely consider measures that establish or strengthen reproductive rights.
State Court Report
[New] The US supreme court will consider state bans on transgender athletes on Tuesday in a major LGBTQ + rights legal battle that could have far-reaching consequences beyond youth sports.
Ars OpenForum
[New] After a year marked by legislative setbacks and devastating cuts to funding, the outlook for LGBTQ + rights in 2026 could be daunting, with elections, court decisions and legal reforms likely to affect policies and people around the world.
Context
[New] Britain's human rights watchdog is expected to deliver a code of practice on access to single-sex spaces in the wake of last year's Supreme Court ruling, which said the definition of a woman did not include trans women under the Equality Act.
Context
[New] In 2026, we expect states to continue attacking the trans community by doubling down on restrictions to care for trans youth and further attacking GAC providers by expanding provider liability through private rights of action and imposing strict liability standards.
Planned Parenthood Action Fund
[New] The rising prominence of misinformation, cyber insecurity, and inequality in global risk rankings mirrors challenges in Bangladesh, where rapid digital adoption, urbanization, and demographic change coexist with persistent inequity and governance gaps.
The Daily Star
[New] There is no evidence that the Trump administration will scale back deportation efforts due to negative publicity and declining support for Republicans among Latinos, who have borne the brunt of alleged racial profiling by Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
Forbes
Last updated: 08 February 2026
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