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Hong Kong: Crackdown on peaceful anthem bill protesters signals another summer of repression

Responding to the Hong Kong police’s heavy-handed response to today’s protests against the proposed national anthem and national security laws,...

Europe: Millions of women and girls facing increasing insecurity and violence amidst Covid-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased levels of insecurity and violence against women across Europe and, without focused government attention, risks...

China: Dangerous national security law plan is fundamental attack on human rights in Hong Kong

Responding to the Chinese government’s proposal to enact new national security legislation for Hong Kong, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director...

Women’s rights, gender justice must be at heart of global COVID-19 response

Women make up 70% of health care workers globally, putting their lives at risk caring for those infected by COVID-19....

Canada urged to repatriate orphaned five-year-old girl held in Syrian camp

GENEVA (20 May 2020) – UN experts today called on Canada to secure the urgent release and repatriation of a...

Americas: States are failing to adequately protect rights of health workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic

As government representatives meet at the World Health Organization’s annual assembly to make crucial decisions regarding the international response to...

Civil Society Organizations Decry Global Affairs Canada Justifications for Resumption of Arms Exports to Saudi Arabia

Today, in an open letter addressed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a coalition of Canadian civil society organizations expressed deep...

Saudi Arabia: ‘Heartbreaking’ anniversary marks two-year detention of women human rights defenders

Amnesty International is calling on King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia to release several notable women’s rights defenders, two...

Global: Ignored by COVID-19 responses, refugees face starvation

The inhumane treatment of refugees and migrants threatens to stall progress on tackling COVID-19, Amnesty International said today, warning that...

Open letter: Canada must show leadership in protecting rights of refugees, migrants

The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A2 13 May 2020 Dear...

Human rights defenders increasingly face threats, intimidation over China advocacy: report

Canadian Coalition on Human Rights in China says Canadian government’s inadequate response emboldens pro-Beijing actors OTTAWA – Advocates across Canada...

Syria: UN must not cut vital aid lifeline to north-west amid Russian and Syrian war crimes

Detailed investigation into 18 air and ground attacks on schools and hospitals Russia and Syria deliberately hit hospitals on UN...

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