Amnesty’s human rights wins of 2024
This year people around the world continued to prove that change is possible. From changing laws to ensuring justice prevails, here are Amnesty's human rights successes of 2024.
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Canadian government’s decision to split Bill C-63 a ‘step in the right direction’
Amnesty International Canada welcomes the federal government’s plan to split Bill C-63, the Online Harms Act, into two separate pieces of legislation. Parts 1 and 4, representing the Online Harms […]
Afghanistan: Victory for education activists!
Education activists Ahmad Fahim Azimi and Seddiqullah Afghan have been released after enduring months of unjust imprisonment. Seddiqullah Afghan regained freedom on April 9, 2024, as part of a prisoner […]
The Candle: Updates from around the world – Fall 2024
DONATE Back to The Candle The Candle: Updates from around the world IOPT VENEZUELA UKRAINE IRAN SUDAN EGYPT Thank you for supporting Amnesty’s critical work on the ongoing crisis A […]
Africa: Countries on the cusp of abolition must take a stand against the death penalty
Three sub-Saharan African countries on the cusp of abolition must act now and abolish the death penalty once and for all, paving the way for others around the world to […]
Why we need a standalone Convention on Crimes against Humanity
What is a crime against humanity? Crimes against humanity refer to certain crimes committed as part of widespread or systematic attacks against a civilian population. They shock the conscience of humanity […]
UN General Assembly must open formal negotiations on Crimes Against Humanity Convention
UN Member States should support a resolution to promptly begin formal negotiations of a Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity, with the aim of strengthening the […]
Azerbaijan: Academics face up to 20 years in prison for speaking out
Igbal Abilov and Bahruz Samadov, both academics, were arrested on false charges, including “high treason.” Their arrest is seen as retaliation for their academic work and activism. Currently, they are […]
Apply Now: Create Original Art for the Write for Rights Campaign!
Are you an artist passionate about human rights and social justice? We’re looking for talented creators to develop original art pieces for our 2024 Write for Rights campaign. This is […]
Pakistan: One-year extension of UN-registered Afghan refugees a welcome first step, lifeline must extend to all
Responding to the announcement on Wednesday that the Government of Pakistan has agreed to a one-year extension to more than 1.45 million Afghan refugees who held UNHCR-issued Proof of Registration […]
Pride and PROTEST
DONATE Pride was and will always be a PROTEST At Amnesty International, we recognize that Pride is more than just a celebration – it is a powerful symbol of resilience, […]
Amnesty International Death Penalty Report 2023
Executions soared to their highest number in almost a decade in 2023 with a sharp rise across the Middle East, Amnesty International said today as it released its annual report […]
