This Fall, Defend the Defenders
Human rights are under threat. So are the people who defend human rights. Join Amnesty this fall to defend our friends, our colleagues, our fellow human rights defenders. They are […]
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12 ways your support means Amnesty works
Put simply, without the support of people like you, we couldn’t achieve the many things we do year in and year out. It’s thanks to your action, your determination and […]
Fourteen men at imminent risk of beheading as Saudi Arabia continues bloody execution spree
The Saudi Arabian Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the death sentences of 14 men after a grossly unfair mass trial is a worrying reminder of the country’s lethal crackdown […]
7 Ways to Prepare, and Fight Back: Supreme Court Muslim Ban Decision
AI USA provides the following information for those impacted by the Executive Order barring entry into the United States for people from six Muslim majority countries; Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, […]
Attack at mausoleum and parliament a horrific assault on human life
The group calling itself Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for today’s suicide bombing and gun attack at parliament and the mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini, the first Leader of Islamic […]
The Indigenous rights movement in Canada and Alicia Keys receive Amnesty International award
On Saturday May 27th, the inspirational Indigenous rights movement in Canada and global music artist and activist Alicia Keys were honoured with the 2017 Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award at an evening ceremony […]
The Indigenous rights movement in Canada and Alicia Keys receive Amnesty International award
On Saturday May 27th, the inspirational Indigenous rights movement in Canada and global music artist and activist Alicia Keys were honoured with the 2017 Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award at an evening ceremony […]
USA: Return to bigoted anti-Muslim travel ban would cause immeasurable harm
The Trump administration’s executive order on travel, scheduled for federal appeals court review on Monday, would harm both immigrants and US citizens if allowed to enter into effect, warns Amnesty […]
New Global Campaign: #WeDefend
Human rights defenders are people who stand up for justice and equality in sometimes extraordinary circumstances. But they are under attack. Around the world, brave people who take a stand […]
Afghanistan: Civilian casualties show how unsafe it is for refugees to be returned
Attacks on civilians in the first three months of this year and the inability of the Afghan government to ensure their adequate protection show that Afghanistan remains an unsafe country […]
Death Penalty: World’s biggest executioner China must come clean about ‘grotesque’ level of capital punishment
Under strict embargo until 00:01 BST (07.01 HKT/ 23:01 GMT) 11 April 2017 1,032 executions worldwide in 2016, down 37% from 2015 (1,634) Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Pakistan join […]
Spanish corporate giant Ferrovial makes millions from Australia’s torture of refugees on Nauru
Released 00:01 BST on 05 April 2017 A major corporation responsible for running the Australian government’s refugee “processing” centre on Nauru is making millions of dollars from a system that […]
