January 9, 2019

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One year has passed – but still no Ombudsperson

January 17th marks the one year anniversary of the Canadian government’s announcement to create an independent Ombudsperson that would enable people harmed...

Join Women’s Marches on January 19th

On Saturday, January 19th, be part of a global movement expressing outrage at ongoing gender-based rights violations and demonstrate solidarity...

Join Women’s Marches on January 19th

On Saturday, January 19th, be part of a global movement expressing outrage at ongoing gender-based rights violations and demonstrate solidarity...

Grassy Narrows: Justice long overdue for First Nation confronting devastating impacts of mercury poisoning

“You look at the lake, it looks good, it looks clean, the fish look all right. How to believe that...

Grassy Narrows: Justice long overdue for First Nation confronting devastating impacts of mercury poisoning

“You look at the lake, it looks good, it looks clean, the fish look all right. How to believe that...

BC government can’t hide behind Site C injunction decision

Last Fall, the BC government was able to convince a provincial judge to allow construction of the Site C dam...

UN Anti-Racism Body Makes It Absolutely Clear That Continued Construction of the Site C Dam is a Human Rights Violation

The United Nations’ top anti-racism body has stepped up its calls for an immediate halt to construction of the Site...

DRC: Human rights crisis looms ahead of declaration of election results

As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) braces itself for the long-awaited results of national elections, Amnesty International warned that...

EU: “Dangerous and unseemly spectacle” must spur action to save lives at sea

Following news of the disembarkation of 49 men, women and children stranded at sea for 19 days while their requests...

Mozambique: Release journalist detained for documenting deadly attacks in Cabo Delgado

Mozambican authorities must immediately and unconditionally release journalist Amade Abubacar from arbitrary detention by military forces and end the escalating...

Thailand: Amnesty welcomes Saudi woman’s refugee protection

Responding to news that the UN have granted refugee status to Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, an 18-year old Saudi woman, and...

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