Canada: Supreme Court hears arguments in challenge to Safe Third Country Agreement
The Safe Third Country Agreement prevents most people arriving at Canada’s land ports of entry from claiming refugee protection.
Ukraine: Missile attack on humanitarian convoy in Zaporizhzhia further proof of Russia’s ‘utter disregard for civilian lives’
Responding to reports that at least 25 civilians were killed today by a missile strike on a humanitarian convoy in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, Denis Krivosheev, Amnesty International’s Deputy […]
Iran: Leaked documents reveal top-level orders to armed forces to ‘mercilessly confront’ protesters
Iran’s highest military body instructed the commanders of armed forces in all provinces to “severely confront” protesters who took to the streets following the death in custody of Mahsa Amini […]
Canada: Nova Scotia to end immigration detention in provincial jails
Nova Scotia’s decision to cancel its contract with the CBSA is a win for migrant and refugee rights.
Respect for human rights must be central during the elections in Brazil
By Jurema Werneck, Executive Director of Amnesty International Brazil, and Erika Guevara-Rosas, Americas Director of Amnesty International During elections, candidates have a forum that amplifies their statements and so too […]
Amnesty International Canada announces winners of 2021-2022 Media Awards
The Amnesty International Media Award winners will be celebrated at an Oct. 12 virtual ceremony hosted by How She Hustles’s Emily Mills.
New hope for #JusticeforAyotzinapa
By Amnesty Canada Campaigner Kathy Price It was a crime that opened the eyes of the world to terrifying realities in Mexico. Students from a rural teachers’ college in Ayotzinapa, […]
Response to Amnesty International’s August 4, 2022, Press Release
Amnesty International Canadian Section (English Speaking) acknowledges and deeply regrets the hurt, anger, and disappointment caused to our Ukrainian colleagues, the Ukrainian community at large, members, and supporters across Canada […]
Gender, Economy & the Pandemic Recovery
Written by Linnea Nguyen, AI Canada National Organizers Program While most of Canada’s restrictions born during the height of the pandemic have been lifted, the long-term impacts on the economic […]
Myanmar: Detainees tortured to crush opposition to coup
Based on 15 interviews carried out in March 2022 with former detainees, lawyers of prisoners and experts, as well as a review of over 100 news reports, the briefing, 15 Days Felt like 15 Years, documents the horrific experiences of individuals from the moment they are arrested, through their interrogation and imprisonment, and after their release.
The Papal Visit and Apology: From Words to Action
Amnesty International expresses respect and care to all residential and day school survivors, and to their families, communities, and Nations in the wake of this week’s Papal visit. On July […]
Death in Slow Motion: Women and Girls Under Taliban Rule
In less than a year, the Taliban have decimated the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan. Soon after they took control of the country’s government, the Taliban said they […]