May 28, 2019

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Amnesty International: 58 years on, collective action for human rights matters more than ever

On May 28, 1961 a British barrister, feeling outrage at the injustice in our world, was inspired to act. Peter...

Canada: National coalition calls for federal leaders’ debate on women’s rights, gender equality

OTTAWA – Today, a coalition of prominent women’s rights and equality-seeking organizations in Canada has called on all federal political...

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,...

Algeria: Authorities must ensure justice for protester beaten  by police

Algeria’s authorities must ensure the investigation into the death of protester Ramzi Yettou, 22, who was brutally beaten by police...

China steps up suppression of activists ahead of Tiananmen crackdown 30th anniversary

The Chinese authorities must end a wave of persecution targeting those seeking to commemorate the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen...

Mercury crisis at Grassy Narrows requires decisive federal action, not more empty promises

In an open letter, Amnesty International Canada, the Council of Canadians and CUPE Ontario are urging Indigenous Services Minister Seamus...

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