“At any moment, a child could find him or herself accused of causing an illness, poisoning the food or water, or transforming into an animal that haunts the village to harm others.” By Safe Child Africa www.safechildafrica.org/news/advocac... #witchaccusations #Nigeria

“The family started saying that my mother-in-law was a daayan (witch) and that she caused it. They spread rumours that she ‘ate’ their boy. They provoked the whole village against my mother-in-law,” he said.” By Shubham Tigga indianexpress.com/article/indi... #witchaccusations #humanrights

A case with gender-based violence undertones. He went on to accuse his mother of ‘bewitching his two deceased brothers’, before threatening to kill her. By Lillian Chepkoech The Standard 19 November 2025 www.standardmedia.co.ke/courts/artic... #humanrights #superstition #witchaccusations

“CRARN, which stands for Child Rights and Rehabilitation Network, help children accused of witchcraft to rebuild lives." By Ben Ezeamalu Reuters www.reuters.com/world/africa... #witchaccusations #nigeria #humanrights

“Women, often elderly, widowed, or without strong family protection, are most frequently targeted, Azumah says. Once accused, they are vulnerable to mob violence, abandonment, or lifelong banishment.” By Claire Thomas Al Jazeera www.aljazeera.com/features/lon... #witchcamps #ghana #humanrights

INAWARA would like to reiterate that our mission focuses solely on the harmful practices related to witchcraft beliefs, such as attacks and stigmatisation. We hope that any harmful behaviours shown by those making witch accusations are also being given proper attention. TOLOnews 16 November.

Everytime someone is accused of sorcery and then tortured, burned, or killed, it’s another casualty in a war that too often we pretend isn’t happening.” By Gary Bustin Post Courier 13 November 2025 www.postcourier.com.pg/the-silent-w... #witchaccusations #humanrights #superstition

Police have condemned the incident, calling on the public to reject superstition and mob violence. 1 November 2025 www.indiatodayne.in/meghalaya/st... #witchaccusations #humanrights #superstition

Dr Gabriel Kuman is a researcher and senior lecturer. In this blog post, he explores the interplay between beliefs and science in relation to nurses and patients, and what happens when beliefs around sorcery cross into the medical world of hospitals. www.theinternationalnetwork.org/blog/kumannu...

“In the coming days and weeks, Advocacy For Alleged Witches will work with FIDA, NHRC, and other agencies in Bayelsa to educate and enlighten witchcraft believers and support these children and other victims of witch hunts in the state.” By Leo Igwe NewsTimes www.newtimes.com.ng/parents-witc...

"There is no such thing as a witch. When some of our family members started branding my sister-in-law Padabi as a witch, I protested – but no one listened,” said Sundari Tudu, speaking to The Wire." By Madhu Sudan Chatterjee @thewire.in 25 October 2025 thewire.in/rights/purul...

“The International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, Bauchi Branch, and the Advocacy for Alleged Witches, AFAW, have raised concerns over the increasing cases of women being accused of witchcraft in Bauchi State.” By Timi Owolabi Daily Post 19 October 2025 dailypost.ng/2025/10/19/f...

The false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth, luck, or political success have driven attacks and killings across Tanzania. By Alfred Lasteck BBC Africa www.bbc.com/news/article...

“An illiterate girl growing up in a rural Indian village where superstitions were just part of everyday life, to being nominated for the Nobel Prize, Birubala’s story is truly incredible.” Written by Ellen Willis. www.theinternationalnetwork.org/blog/birubal... #activism #humanrights

“Statistics state that between 2001 and 2023 a total of 660 people were murdered in Jharkhand in the name of witch-hunting and witchcraft which should be considered a shame for any society.” By ETV Bharat English Team ETV Bharat 15 October 2025 www.etvbharat.com/en/bharat/jh...

Calls for UK government to pardon women executed for witchcraft. By Esther Addley @theguardian.com 11 October 2025 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Our thoughts are with the family members of the victims. By KA Gupta The Times of India 10 October 2025 timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/...

Devastating statistics for UK children. “Official figures show 2,180 children were identified as potential victims of abuse linked to faith or belief last year- a rise from 2,140 in 2023 and 1,960 in 2022." By John Siddle and John James @dailymail.co.uk www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

“Court documents claim the mother and son attacked their neighbors with a metal pipe, leaving them both with gashes on their head and necks before stealing their cell phones.” By Kenzie Beach and Sara Filips Fox10 Phoenix www.fox10phoenix.com/news/neighbo...

“Lapai was chosen because of its long history of witchcraft allegations. The program was a product of partnership between AfAW and the Mixed Observers Team (MOT), an organisation dedicated to promoting women’s human rights. By Dooyum Dominic Ingye Modern Ghana www.modernghana.com/news/1435564...

Productive discussions continue in Ghana. “We need to have a lot more community sensitization for people to understand that every single human being deserves their basic fundamental human rights.”' By Ghana Business News www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2025/09/27/h...

“Speakers at a seminar on Tuesday highlighted that laws alone are insufficient to change societal perceptions of alleged witches, calling instead for collective action at the community level.” @thetimesofindia.bsky.social timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/...

“Security chaos - Person accused of “witchcraft” kil*led in Nawa City” By The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights 22 September 2025 www.syriahr.com/en/370282/

“Mr. Anim assured them of the Committee’s commitment to work with civil society groups and the government to facilitate the camp residents reintegration into society and reconnect them with their loved ones." By Valentia Tetteh GBC Ghana Online www.gbcghanaonline.com/general/huma...

Apparently, people smugglers in charge of the wooden boat accused some of the passengers of being witches after the boat experienced engine problems and the food supplies began to run out. By Natalia Pena Breaking New. ie www.breakingnews.ie/world/accuse...

“Ruth is now board president of Advancing PNG Leaders Network, and organisation she set up after being deputy director for PNG Tribal Foundation.” By Hilda Wayne ABC Pacific www.abc.net.au/pacific/prog...

“Hailing from the Highlands of Papua New Guinea, Monica takes us on a journey through her life – sharing the struggles, hopes and her fight against sorcery accusations and the extreme violence that follows such accusations.” By Bobby Macumber ABC Pacific www.abc.net.au/pacific/prog...

“Furthermore, the CS expressed concern over the rising cases of defilement and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Western Kenya, directing local chiefs to encourage victims to speak out, as most perpetrators are family members.” By Eric Biegon KBC www.kbc.co.ke/elderly-kill...

"This kind of torture in the name of witchcraft in the 21st century is an inhuman act. Those involved will be brought to justice," Deputy Superintendent of Police Rajan Karki said. By Prabhat Kumar Jha The Himalayan 08 September 2025 thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/woman-...

“Why can’t they find their way back from the river? Why are they talking to themselves at night? Why are they undressing themselves and walking between villages?” Mr Holtzhausen says, mimicking the questions he hears." By Matt Sedensky @the-independent.com www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

A fantastic 11min video can be found in the link provided. By Julia Guggenheim and Damien Koffi France24 29 August 2025 www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/...

On 19 August 2025, an exciting landmark event took place in Papua New Guinea. Th launch of three key documents aimed at ending sorcery accusation-related violence (SARV)! For more information, please read our latest blog update: www.theinternationalnetwork.org/blog/sarvnap...

A lovely good news story. We send our thanks to the Nigerian Children's Education and Development Foundation for their continued support of witch accusation survivors like Hope! By Hannah Johnson The Punch 26 August 2025

Tribal Foundation are asking for additional support from the government to continue the important work they do. “Tribal Foundation have recorded and dealt with 38 SARV cases, 128 arrests made, 9 prosecutions and more in 2023-2025." By Post-Courier Online 25 August 2025

By SABC News 25 August 2025 www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/fam...

By Leo Igwe Modern Ghana 20 August 2025 www.modernghana.com/news/1425747...

“Accusations of witchcraft remain significant issues in rural Liberia, particularly where access to formal justice systems is limited.” By Christian Appleton GNN Liberia 21 August 2025 gnnliberia.com/elder-woman-...

"The law makes it a crime to identify someone as a witch. Yet, more than two decades later, the law remains little more than ink on paper in many rural hearts and minds.” By Anchita Ghosh The Times of India 17 August 2025

“Witch hunts and ritual attacks persist because most Nigerians strongly believe that witches are real and that people can make money or become rich through ritual sacrifice.”. By Leo Igwe Modern Ghana 17 August 2025 www.modernghana.com/news/1424890...

INAWARA seeks to raise awareness for an issue that affects thousands globally. By Danielle Greyman-Kennard The Jerusalem Post 08 August 2025 www.jpost.com/internationa...

This legislation would “guarantee the protection and preservation of the rights of all such vulnerable persons, particularly those of vulnerable elderly women in Ghana.” By myjoyonline.com 10 August 2025 www.myjoyonline.com/parliaments-...

A missed dementia diagnosis is often mistaken for witchcraft. There have been calls for more health education programs in Nigeria to help curb this issue. By Sahara Reporters 06 August 2025 saharareporters.com/2025/08/06/e...

"He took a stick and assaulted the complainant on her back, buttocks and thighs. He only stopped after discovering that she could no longer walk, and he went away." By Zimbabwe Situation 10 August 2025 www.zimbabwesituation.com/news/man-70-...

By HT News Desk Hindustan Times 11 August 2025 www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/e...

“If we claim that mothers and girls are the backbone of our country, then why are we hurting them?" By PC Online Contributor Post Courier 11 August 2025

“Archbishop Anton Bal's commitment to combating witchcraft dates back to the 1980s, when, as a seminarian in the Highlands, he organized public meetings to promote reconciliation among indigenous tribes." By Agenzia Fides 12 August 2025 www.fides.org/en/news/7670...

Another campaign in India leading the way! By Sentinel Digital Desk The Sentinel 01 August 2025 www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-i...

"Papua New Guinea Police Commissioner David Manning ordered that eight people accused of the torture and murder of Rosa Yakapus be re-arrested, and further asked that the community stop hiding suspects." By RNZ 01 August 2025 www.rnz.co.nz/internationa...

"The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has pledged support for the passage of the Anti-Witchcraft Bill to help tackle accusations and abuse lev­elled against women." By Veep Ghanaian Times 24 July 2025