Fifty years after Stonewall riots: Pride, protest and a hunger for equality
People kiss as they gather for the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in front of the Stonewall Inn in New York, June 28, 2019. (Photo by Timothy A. Clary […]
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Myanmar: End Internet Shutdown in Rakhine, Chin States
Myanmar authorities should immediately end an internet shutdown imposed in conflict-affected areas of Rakhine and Chin States since 21 June 2019, said Amnesty International today. The shutdown has created an […]
Canada’s new guidelines to support human rights defenders a step in the right direction
With human rights defenders increasingly under attack around the world, civil society organizations today welcomed the Government of Canada’s new guidelines aimed at strengthening its approach to ensuring the safety […]
Myanmar: Military commits war crimes in latest operation in Rakhine State
New abuses come after government order to “crush” armed group Military units responsible for past atrocities are committing war crimes, while deployment of additional units suggests involvement of senior generals […]
UN: Catastrophic failure as civilians ravaged by war violations 70 years after Geneva Conventions
The UN Security Council must mark the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions this year by ending its catastrophic failure to protect millions of civilians around the world whose lives […]
Amnesty International Canada Statement on Policing and Pride
Amnesty International’s goal is to ensure that the human rights of everyone, everywhere are respected, protected, and upheld. We conduct research and generate action to prevent and halt human rights […]
Open letter to Minister Bennett on the urgent need for a comprehensive response to the National Inquiry report
May 3, 2019 Hon. Carolyn Bennett Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada 10 rue Wellington Gatineau, QC K1A 0H4 CC: Prime Minister Justin […]
Turkey: First academic to go to prison for signing peace petition in a flagrant breach of freedom of expression
Professor Füsun Üstel, renowned for her academic work on citizenship and nationalism, is expected to start her 15 month prison sentence within the next few days. Professor Üstel is the […]
Madagascar: Excessive use of pre-trial detention continues to grow, with devastating impact
Thousands of people continue to languish in Malagasy prisons without having been found guilty of any crime due to the excessive use of pre-trial detention, Amnesty International said on Africa […]
Defend Threatened Earth Defenders in Latin America
People who speak out to defend land, water and forests in Latin America are seeking to protect the human rights and well-being of their communities. Yet, they face unprecedented attacks […]
Defend Threatened Earth Defenders in Latin America
People who speak out to defend land, water and forests in Latin America are seeking to protect the human rights and well-being of their communities. Yet, they face unprecedented attacks […]
Amnesty International releases 2019 Human Rights Agenda for Canada, ahead of federal election
Today, Amnesty International released the organization’s 2019 Human Rights Agenda for Canada and called on all governments in the country to take a serious stance against human rights abuses, domestically […]
