Nevsun Before the Supreme Court
On January 23rd, the Supreme Court of Canada will decide whether to allow a ground-breaking lawsuit to go forward against a Canadian mining company for the use of slavery. Yes, […]
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PUBLIC APOLOGY
Amnesty International has taken the decision to pull the magazine Glamoria and the organization apologizes unreservedly for its publication. The magazine, produced by Amnesty International Netherlands, was in extremely poor […]
It’s time to calm down about the UN Global Compact for Migration
By Alex Neve and Aditya Rao. Published on Ipolitics Dec 10, 2018 10:34am ‘Some countries under pressure from anti-immigrant and anti-refugee groups are choosing not to endorse the agreement. How […]
Oppressive, sexist policies galvanize bold fight for women’s rights in 2018
Amnesty publishes review of human rights in 2018 Women activists around the world have been at the forefront of the battle for human rights in 2018, Amnesty International said today […]
Amnesty International Urges Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Address Human Rights Issues at G20 Summit
A hot new political drama is airing this week – it’s called the G20 Summit. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is meeting leaders of the world’s largest economic powerhouses to discuss […]
Trinidad and Tobago: Authorities have no justification for failure to respect international obligations over asylum
The Trinidad and Tobago authorities must stop criminalizing the peaceful protest of migrants and refugees and find human rights-based solutions for them consistent with its existing obligations under international law, […]
Afghanistan: Horrific Kabul bomb attack underlines growing threat to civilian lives
Responding to the deaths of at least 40 people and the wounding of at least 60 in a bomb attack at a religious event in Kabul today, Amnesty International’s Deputy […]
South Sudan: Relief as president pardons two prominent death row inmates
Responding to the granting of a presidential pardon to former South Sudanese opposition spokesman James Gatdet Dak and South African national William Endley, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East Africa, […]
USA: President Trump must abandon plan to close southern border to Central Americans seeking asylum
In response to reports that President Trump plans to take executive action blocking refugees and people seeking asylum from Central America from entering the United States to request protection, Erika […]
Gaza: Fears of further bloodshed as Israel adopts ‘zero tolerance’ policy
Fears of escalating bloodshed are rising ahead of planned protests in Gaza later today after Israeli authorities announced a “zero tolerance” policy towards demonstrations along the Israel/Gaza fence, said Amnesty […]
Europe: Week of action to demand Europe’s politicians keep Afghans safe
As European governments continue to endanger lives by forcibly sending people back to deadly conditions in Afghanistan, Amnesty International is mobilizing across the continent from 6-10 October in a series […]
Greece: Refugee women speak out against violence, dangerous conditions and official neglect
Amnesty Secretary General Kumi Naidoo in Lesvos as situation on islands reaches crisis point Refugee women raise their voices for change and set out ten demands for European leaders Female […]
