Crisis in Guatemala: Why hope must guide us
Last month, Amnesty International Canada’s Tara Scurr and Kathy Price joined a delegation of Amnesty colleagues from Spain, Sweden, Mexico and the United States for a research and solidarity mission […]
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Will China have its #MeToo moment?
Interested in the rights of women in China? Take action in support of Ni Yulan during the Write for Rights letter-writing marathon. By Lü Pin, Chinese Feminist Activist The tidal […]
Will China have its #MeToo moment?
Interested in the rights of women in China? Take action in support of Ni Yulan during the Write for Rights letter-writing marathon. By Lü Pin, Chinese Feminist Activist The tidal […]
Mexico/Central America: Authorities turning their backs on LGBTI refugees
The lives and safety of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex people (LGBTI) from violence-ridden El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras are at an increased risk as authorities in their countries […]
Turkey: Global figures join call to “end gross injustice” as trial of Amnesty Chair and Director and other rights activists resumes
Edward Snowden, Catherine Deneuve, Sting, Ai Weiwei, Angélique Kidjo, Anish Kapoor, Francois Morel and MPs sign open letter More than 70 renowned cultural and political figures have come together to […]
Myanmar: Rohingya trapped in dehumanising apartheid regime
Rohingya segregated and abused in “open air prison” Two-year investigation reveals root causes of current Rakhine State crisis System of discrimination amounts to the crime against humanity of apartheid The […]
Fear, courage and the perilous struggle for human rights in Honduras
Our driver from Tegucigalpa to La Esperanza needed nerves of steel as he swerved to avoid gaping potholes on a road banked by steep drops to the river below. But […]
Eyes of the world on Turkey as “show trial” of human rights activists begins
Trumped up terror charges against the Istanbul 10 exposed Forensic analysis shows Amnesty Chair did not download Bylock Spokespeople available on the ground for trials on October 25 & 26 […]
Iraq: Fresh evidence that tens of thousands forced to flee Tuz Khurmatu amid indiscriminate attacks, lootings and arson
· Amnesty team analysed satellite imagery, videos, photos and dozens of testimonies · Lootings, arson and house demolition targeted predominantly Kurdish areas · At least 11 civilians killed by indiscriminate […]
South Sudan: Refugees Must Not Be Forgotten
Moses Moini had such hope for his home and family in South Sudan. In 2011 South Sudan gained its independence from Sudan, following years of conflict. Resources began to pour […]
South Sudan: Refugees Must Not Be Forgotten
Moses Moini had such hope for his home and family in South Sudan. In 2011 South Sudan gained its independence from Sudan, following years of conflict. Resources began to pour […]
Turkey: 10 people, 100 days in prison, 10 absurd reasons why
Today marks 100 days since Turkish security forces stormed a routine training workshop and bundled away 10 prominent human rights activists. Most of the group – dubbed the Istanbul 10 […]
