Journalists in Afghanistan face threats, intimidation and violence for simply doing their jobs, Amnesty International said on World Press Freedom Day as it honoured the memory of the 10 Afghan […]

 At least 20 civilians killed Two burnt to death in reprisal attacks  Witness: ‘There were dead bodies everywhere’ Those responsible for the killing and injuring of civilians in Central African […]

A sustained and escalating crackdown curtailed the vital work of human rights defenders in Turkey and left swathes of society in a state of constant fear, a new report from […]

Whether you identify as LGBTI or as an ally, you can help bring Amnesty’s human rights message to a Pride festival near you this Summer. Pride is an excellent opportunity […]

In the midst of a global crackdown on LGBTI rights, your action is needed more than ever this Pride season to help ensure the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, […]

Amnesty International Canada was thrilled to host its 23rd annual Media Awards event on April 4, honouring eight Canadian journalists for their exceptional reporting on profoundly important human rights issues […]

214,000 students affected as schools close due to insecurity 65 people killed already in 2018 by improvised explosives Mass grave uncovered following military violations A mass grave uncovered in central […]

It’s time to tell Twitter to end online violence and abuse against women now Every day, women face violent threats, sexism, racism and more on Twitter. This abuse is flooding […]

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 […]

By Rebecca Ma, Associate Campaigner, Amnesty International USA For the past three years, fourteen-year-old Astrid and her father Arturo were living an ordinary life in Easton, Pennsylvania. She was in […]

By Rebecca Ma, Associate Campaigner, Amnesty International USA For the past three years, fourteen-year-old Astrid and her father Arturo were living an ordinary life in Easton, Pennsylvania. She was in […]

Reacting to the UN’s claim that Myanmar is continuing its campaign of ethnic cleansing against Rohingya including through “forced starvation”, James Gomez, Amnesty International’s Director of Southeast Asia and the […]