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Social media linked to rise in PNG sorcery accusation attacks - ABC Pacific

In Papua New Guinea, human rights defenders and legal experts are warning that systemic delays in prosecuting perpetrators are crippling efforts to curb sorcery-accusation-related violence (SARV). Read more via: www.abc.net.au/pacific/prog...

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A recent rise in the number of sorcery accusation related attacks is being linked to social media, according to a survey by the Melanesia Institute.

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Witch-Hunting In 21st Century- Constitutional Reckoning In Light Of Supreme Court's Latest Judgement

Superstition and witchcraft practices continue to remain deeply entrenched in our Indian society which leads to violation of human rights often leading to gender-based violence especially against the marginalised communities Find out more about the case: www.livelaw.in/articles/wit...

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The Honourable Supreme Court of India recently in the case of Balku Oram v. State of Odisha upheld the culpability and subsequent conviction of the appellant by the Trial Court and High Court for...

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''A young boy in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district was allegedly kidnapped and killed by a villager amid a land dispute with his family and suspicions that they were practising witchcraft.'' Find our more via: www.ndtv.com/india-news/g...

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Come and listen to Dr Govind Kelkar discuss the roles of gender, culture and capital in India and the ways in which these often blend tradition and modernity! Date: 04 September 2026 Venue: Online, link provided closer to event. Find out more via: www.theinternationalnetwork.org/events-2/gov...

Gender, culture and capital in blending of tradition and modernity in India — International Network Against Witchcraft Accusations and Ritual Attacks

A talk by Dr Govind Kelkar on Gender, culture and capital in blending of tradition and modernity in India.

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Come and listen to Dr Govind Kelkar discuss the roles of gender, culture and capital in India and the ways in which these often blend tradition and modernity! Date: 02 September 2026 Venue: Online, link provided closer to event. Find out more via: www.theinternationalnetwork.org/events-2/gov...

Gender, culture and capital in blending of tradition and modernity in India — International Network Against Witchcraft Accusations and Ritual Attacks

A talk by Dr Govind Kelkar on Gender, culture and capital in blending of tradition and modernity in India.

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Seven years into this global movement, the goal remains absolutely clear: making sure everyone, everywhere, feels safe in their own community. This 10th of August, let's trade fear for empathy, connection and understanding. Find out more: www.theinternationalnetwork.org/blog/worldda...

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

02 SEPTEMBER 2026, Dr Govind Kelkar, political economist and leading feminist scholar, will discuss the roles of gender, culture and capital in India and the ways in which these often blend tradition and modernity. View the discussion via: www.theinternationalnetwork.org/events-2/gov...

Gender, culture and capital in blending of tradition and modernity in India — International Network Against Witchcraft Accusations and Ritual Attacks

A talk by Dr Govind Kelkar on Gender, culture and capital in blending of tradition and modernity in India.

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

5 AUGUST: Silvia Federici discusses how witch-hunting represents a continuing war against women even in our modern days. Silvia is a feminist writer, teacher, militant, and co-founder of the International Feminist Collective. www.theinternationalnetwork.org/events-2/fed...

Witch-hunting: a continuing war against women — International Network Against Witchcraft Accusations and Ritual Attacks

Come and hear Silvia Federici discuss witch-hunting as a continuing war against women.

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Marissa Brinkley on the reality of modern-day witchcraft accusations and ritual attacks (HPAWR): How are data and connection being used to protect survivors and advocate for legislative change across the globe? www.theinternationalnetwork.org/blog/brinkle...

The invisible mosaic: Mapping the global response to HPAWR — International Network Against Witchcraft Accusations and Ritual Attacks

Marissa Brinkley INAWARA intern Marissa Brinkley takes us into the critical work of mapping a global human rights crisis.

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Witchcraft accusation and harmful practices conference from the 22nd to the 23rd of June. The event focusses on examining the realities of witchcraft-related abuse, ritual attacks and associated safeguarding challenges. Find out more via www.hydrantprogramme.co.uk/events/witch...

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Witchcraft Accusation and Harmful Practices | The Hydrant Programme

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

''The Commissioner of Police, David Manning, has commended the work of police and the Public Prosecutor following the conviction of three men in connection with the torture and murder of a school teacher in Eastern Highlands Province.'' Read the article via: emtv.com.pg/three-senten...

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

On 1st April 2026, we hosted Operation Sacred Ground, a practitioner-led session dedicated to examining the complex intersection of witchcraft accusations, harmful ritual practices and critical safeguarding gaps. Watch the session: www.theinternationalnetwork.org/blog/keithsnew

Operation Sacred Ground: Investigating harmful ritual practices, witchcraft accusations and safeguarding gaps — International Network Against Witchcraft Accusations and Ritual Attacks

Operation Sacred Ground - a talk by Keith Silika

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

The recent seminar hosted by INAWARA, with experts Professor Miranda Forsyth, Ali Maloney, and Thérèse Mema Mapenzi on witchcraft accusations in contexts like Papua New Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo. 📺 Watch the full discussion here: www.theinternationalnetwork.org/blog/interse...

The intersection of sexual violence and contemporary witchcraft accusations — International Network Against Witchcraft Accusations and Ritual Attacks

The intersection of sexual violence and contemporary witchcraft accusations - video event

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

“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

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

“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

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

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

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

“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

INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

“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

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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.

INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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

INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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

INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

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...

INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

“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...

INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

"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...

INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

“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...

INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

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...

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

“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

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

“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...

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

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

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

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/...

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

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...

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

“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...

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INAWARA @inawara-global.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

“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...