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Iran: Shocking 33-year prison term and 148 lashes for women’s rights defender Nasrin Sotoudeh

The sentencing of prominent Iranian human rights lawyer and women’s rights defender Nasrin Sotoudeh to 33 years in prison and...

Brazil: After a year of impunity, authorities must bring Marielle Franco’s killers to justice

One year on from the killing of the human rights defender and Rio de Janeiro city councillor Marielle Franco and...

Yemen: Ta’iz authorities must tackle child rape and abuse under militia rule

Warning: This media release contains graphic testimonies from child survivors of sexual abuse. An investigation by Amnesty International has revealed...

A man sits with head in hands crying on the rubble of his town in Syria

Syria: Women must play active role in shaping the country’s future

Syrian women must have an official and active role in shaping the country’s future Amnesty International said today, as it...

Afghanistan: Women will be silent no more

Afghan women must have a say in the future of their country, Amnesty International said today, as the human rights...

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MAKES SHAMEFUL DECISION TO SHROUD CIVILIAN CASUALTIES IN SECRECY

Reacting to news that the Trump administration has revoked a part of an Obama executive order requiring reporting on civilian...

Egypt: Forcibly disappeared transgender woman at risk of sexual violence and torture

Update: On 7 March Malak al-Kashef appeared in front of a Supreme State Security Prosecutor, who ordered her detention for...

Thailand: Decision to dissolve political party shows restrictive environment for human rights

Responding to news that the Constitutional Court has ruled on the request to dissolve the Thai Raksa Chart Party, Katherine...

South Sudan: Government summoned before regional court in step towards justice

In a positive development, the Government of South Sudan has been summoned to appear before the East African Court of...

UN member states must demand release of women human rights defenders in Saudi Arabia

States should take a clear stand against human rights violations in Saudi Arabia by joining a UN Human Rights Council...

Google Dragonfly plans further eroding users’ trust  

Responding to reports by The Intercept that Google is still working on Project Dragonfly, its censored search engine for China,...

Denmark: Demand for change in rape law boosted as Justice Minister backs survivors’ calls

A call for consent-based rape legislation by Danish Minister of Justice Soren Pape Poulsen is an important and welcome step,...

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