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Bad Cree – Discussion Guide
A haunting novel that weaves themes of intergenerational trauma, Indigenous identity, grief, and the power of dreams.
President Luis Abinader’s second mandate must prioritize respect for human rights and put an end to racist migration policies
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 […]
Protect the Protest in Bangladesh and Iran
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 […]
Yezidi survivors of Islamic State atrocities abandoned to indefinite detention in north-east Syria
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 […]
Canada: Pride Month and Beyond
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 […]
Israel must end mass incommunicado detention and torture of Palestinians from Gaza
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, […]
“Excellence, respect, friendship”: Why hijab bans in French sports defy Olympic values and human rights
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. […]
World Refugee Day 2025
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 […]
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, […]
Nigeria: Girls failed by authorities after escaping Boko Haram captivity
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 protect human rights by securing binding safeguards from 2030 and 2034 World Cup bidders
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 […]