Op-ed: Is Canada right to tighten its border?
This article was originally published in the Toronto Star. By Justin Mohammed Refugee claimants who cross the Canada-U.S. border irregularly do not reach that decision lightly. Upon doing so, they […]
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Syria: Unlawful attacks using cluster munitions and unguided barrel bombs intensify as Idlib offensive looms
The Syrian government, backed by Russia, has intensified unlawful attacks on civilians in Idlib using internationally banned cluster munitions and unguided barrel bombs in a prelude to a widely anticipated […]
SYRIA: Seven years of catastrophic failure by the international community
To mark the seventh anniversary of the Syria conflict, Amnesty International is calling for the international community to assume its responsibilities and urgently act to end the suffering of millions […]
30 times hope overcame fear this year
Change is possible, especially when people come together and take action. From writing letters of support and campaigning outside corporate headquarters, to welcoming refugees into our homes and changing laws […]
Year end message 2017: a time to stand together
“I can’t believe there are this many people, from so many countries, standing with me and my family.” – Veronica Razo’s mother, Austreberta Casales Late last month, at the end of […]
World leaders must open their eyes to war’s brutal impact on children
By Tirana Hassan, Crisis Response Director at Amnesty International. In her five young years, Buthaina has witnessed the type of violence and brutality that powerful people and governments often want […]
Hozier, Jesse & Joy, Mashrou’ Leila & more join Ed Sheeran for ‘Give a Home’ gigs
1,000 musicians will perform all over the world for Amnesty International and Sofar Sounds’ refugee solidarity concerts on 20 September. Amnesty International and Sofar Sounds have added new […]
National Human Rights Conference hosted by Amnesty International and the University of Calgary
Activists, leaders and experts from across Canada will discuss human rights, diversity and reconciliation at a free, all-day event on Saturday, June 3rd, 2017. Tareq Hadad, Syrian refugee and founder […]
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 […]
How Ministers at the Brussels Conference Can Support Justice for Syria
By Syria campainger Leen Hashem Today, ministers and representatives of over 70 countries and humanitarian organisations are attending the “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region” conference in Brussels. […]
Syria: Six years of conflict
“I was beaten with cables and told to kneel before a picture of Bashar Al-Assad.” Former detainee Abu al-Najem Six years of crisis in Syria, which began after anti-government protests […]
Syria: Time for global leaders to ensure justice, truth and reparation for millions of victims of war
Released 00.01 GMT 15 March 2017 As war crimes and crimes against humanity continue to go unpunished in Syria, an Amnesty International campaign marking the sixth anniversary of the crisis […]
