On 16 August 2024, Luis Abinader was sworn in for a second term as president of the Dominican Republic. During his previous term in office, Amnesty International condemned worrying human […]

In a world with increasing inequality and persisting discrimination, armed conflict, authoritarianism and crises of governance, as well as mounting global threats on livelihoods and the planet, protests are widespread […]

Thousands of Yezidi survivors of atrocities by the Islamic State armed group (IS) remain missing, including likely hundreds indefinitely detained in north-east Syria, Amnesty International said ahead of the 10-year […]

June is Pride Month —a time dedicated to celebrating 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities, advocating for equal rights, and fostering a world where everyone can embrace their true selves without fear, violence or […]

Israeli authorities must end their indefinite incommunicado detention of Palestinians from the occupied Gaza Strip, without charge or trial under the Unlawful Combatants law, in flagrant violation of international law, […]

26 July 2024: the Paris Olympic Games begin. A moment of joy for sports fans around the world. A moment to embrace the values of Olympism: excellence, respect and friendship. […]

Every single minute of every day, 20 people around the world make one of the most difficult decisions of their lives. They leave their homes to escape war, persecution or […]

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, […]

Girls and young women who escaped Boko Haram captivity in north-east Nigeria faced further suffering, including sometimes in unlawful military detention, and are now receiving inadequate support as they attempt […]

FIFA must rigorously and transparently ensure that bids to host the 2030 and 2034 men’s World Cup tournaments fully safeguard human rights and reject any offer that risks abuses once […]

In 2023, you helped us Be There Be There is an Amnesty International program that supports people around the world whose lives have been torn apart by conflict and crisis, […]

The death of president Ebrahim Raisi must not deny people in Iran their right to justice, truth and reparation for the litany of crimes under international law and human rights […]