Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory
For almost two years, the world has witnessed unfathomable levels of death and destruction in the occupied Gaza Strip. Israel’s brutal onslaught against Palestinians in Gaza has killed tens of […]
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Open Letter to Colombia’s President Ivan Duque Marquez
Your Excellency, I am writing to express Amnesty International’s deep concern about the serious human rights crisis facing Colombia in the context of the “national strike” and the massive demonstrations […]
Mexico
Learn More Rushing Headfirst into an Abyss of Human Rights? Submission to the 45th session of the UPR Working Group, January-February 2024 On the frontline: Defending Indigenous lands and Indigenous […]
Turkey: Women across the world demand reversal of decision to quit gender-based violence treaty
Actions planned across the globe as Joe Biden and other leaders condemn Turkey’s plan to leave Istanbul Convention Women around the world will participate in today’s Global Day of Action, […]
Northern Indigenous Communities in Manitoba
” 1. Indigenous individuals have the rights to life, physical and mental integrity, liberty and security of person. 2. Indigenous peoples have the collective right to live in freedom, peace and security as distinct peoples and shall not be subjected to any act of genocide or any other act of...
Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs
“Indigenous peoples have the right to determine the responsibilities of individuals to their communities.” – Article 35, UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Colombia: Urgent call for a cease to violence against Indigenous Peoples in the context of the National Strike
Responding to reports of violent attacks against the Indigenous Minga collective in Cali, which left several members of the Regional Indigenous Council of Cauca (CRIC) injured, Erika Guevara-Rosas, Americas director […]
Colombia: Amnesty International denounces militarized response and police repression of demonstrations
Colombian authorities must end the repression of demonstrations, cease the militarization of cities and ensure that respect for and guarantee of human rights are at the center of any public […]
Crisis and Tactical Round Up: Spring Solidarity
New: #StandWithBelarus on Social Media Since the widely disputed presidential election in August 2020, the Belarusian regime has engaged in a brutal crackdown on all forms of dissent, real or […]
Death penalty 2020: Despite Covid-19, some countries ruthlessly pursued death sentences and executions
Egypt tripled number of yearly executions China pursued the death penalty to crack down on offences related to Covid-19 prevention efforts Former US administration executed staggering 10 people in less […]
Daunte Wright’s Death Again Shows Need to Address Failures of Policing
Responding to the April 11 fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by a police officer in Minnesota, Kristina Roth, Senior Advocate for Criminal Justice Programs at Amnesty International USA, said: “The […]
ANNUAL REPORT: COVID-19 hits those shackled by oppression hardest thanks to decades of inequalities, neglect and abuse
Pandemic lays bare massive systemic inequality worldwide with ethnic minorities, health workers, and women among the most severely impacted Report finds COVID-19 weaponized by leaders to ramp up their assault […]
