Lebanon: Israel’s evacuation ‘warnings’ for civilians misleading and inadequate
Evacuation warnings issued by the Israeli military to residents of the southern suburbs of Beirut and south Lebanon were inadequate, and in some cases also misleading, said Amnesty International today, […]
Africa: Countries on the cusp of abolition must take a stand against the death penalty
Three sub-Saharan African countries on the cusp of abolition must act now and abolish the death penalty once and for all, paving the way for others around the world to […]
UN General Assembly must open formal negotiations on Crimes Against Humanity Convention
UN Member States should support a resolution to promptly begin formal negotiations of a Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity, with the aim of strengthening the […]
“This is Why We Say No!” Ecuadorian Indigenous Women and Rights Defenders Speak Out About Canada-Ecuador Free Trade Negotiations
From 29 September to 6 October 2024, Amnesty International Canada co-hosted a delegation of Indigenous women leaders and environment defenders from Ecuador. The visit was organized with the Canadian Centre […]
Israel/OPT: One year on from October 7 need to ensure a ceasefire and release of hostages more pressing than ever
Monday October 7, 2024 marks a year since the horrific attacks by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups in southern Israel in which some 1,200 people were killed and around […]
Amnesty International calls on Canada to uphold its international law obligations after Syrian trans woman refused asylum
Amnesty International urgently calls on Canada to reinstate its approval of Arwa Almsrawi, a trans woman from Syria, to settle in Canada.
Afghanistan: International legal initiative an important step toward tackling the Taliban’s war on women
Responding to the announcement by Australia, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands during the UN General Assembly yesterday that they will initiate legal proceedings that could ultimately lead to action at […]
Ecuadorian Indigenous women and rights defenders bring concerns to Canada amid high-stakes trade negotiations
Four women leaders on the front lines of increasingly dangerous efforts to protect rights and the environment in Ecuador will visit Canada next week to speak out against intensifying trade […]
Iran: Two years after ‘Woman Life Freedom’ uprising, impunity for crimes reigns supreme
People in Iran continue to endure the devastating consequences of the authorities’ brutal crackdown on the “Woman Life Freedom” uprising.
Chief Dsta’hyl, Canada’s first-ever prisoner of conscience, completes house-arrest sentence
Amnesty International’s declaration of Wet’suwet’en Wing Chief Dsta’hyl as Canada’s first prisoner of conscience made headlines worldwide.
President Luis Abinader’s second mandate must prioritize respect for human rights and put an end to racist migration policies
On 16 August 2024, Luis Abinader was sworn in for a second term as president of the Dominican Republic. During his previous term in office, Amnesty International condemned worrying human […]
Good News! Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye released from arbitrary detention
Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye received a presidential pardon on August 14, 2024. She was released from prison on August 16. Irangabiye had been serving a 10-year sentence after being charged […]