Kenya: Security services must respect fundamental rights during nationwide protests
Amnesty International Kenya calls on the National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to uphold their constitutional obligations to protect and facilitate peaceful protestors during the #OccupyEverywhere […]
Argentina: 33 protestors face unjust charges
On June 12, a violent police crackdown on protests in Argentina led to the arbitrary detention of 33 people. They have been charged with various offenses, including attacks on constitutional […]
Pride and PROTEST
Pride & Protest At Amnesty International, we recognize that Pride is more than just a celebration – it is a powerful symbol of resilience, defiance and solidarity in the face […]
Amnesty International Canada, CLAIHR to participate in court hearing about University of Toronto protest encampment
On June 19, an Ontario judge will consider whether to grant the University of Toronto’s request for an injunction to clear the encampment.
Today’s protests are tomorrow’s human rights
Today’s protests are tomorrow’s human rights It is more dangerous than ever before to call out human rights violations. Those who work to expose human rights abuses live with the […]
Amnesty International Canada warns against criminalizing University of Toronto protest encampment
The University of Toronto announced a plan to issue a trespass notice Friday to people in the protest encampment on the St. George campus.
Iran: Risk of unjust protest-related executions
At least eight people in Iran face the death penalty for their involvement in the 2022 “Woman Life Freedom” uprising. Nine others have already been executed after unfair trials. Authorities […]
Amnesty International Canada ‘alarmed’ by police raids on campus protest encampments in Alberta
Last week, police were called to disperse on-campus protest encampments at the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary.
Sri Lanka: Unlawful use of weapons in policing of protests
Sri Lanka’s law enforcement officials engaged in the violent repression of protests must be held accountable for committing widespread human rights violations, said Amnesty International in a new investigative report […]
What’s at stake in Canada’s trade negotiations with Ecuador: Investor protections vs the rights of communities and nature
The following words were shared by Amnesty International Canada’s Secretary General Ketty Nivyabandi at a webinar on April 4 with the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment, […]
Torture-Free Trade Treaty: New film highlights devastating impact less-lethal weapons are having on protesters globally
Amnesty International is launching a powerful film showing the devastating impact less-lethal weapons are having on protesters globally, with many suffering life-long injuries and permanent disabilities. The new film, which […]
Mexico: Killings of journalists under state protection show urgent need to strengthen federal mechanism
In a new report, Amnesty International and the Committee to Protect Journalists urges Mexico to do more to prevent future killings.