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2018: The year in human rights

Over the last year, almost seven million Amnesty International supporters have taken action – protesting, writing, petitioning and much...

Togo: Spiraling violence and repressive cybersecurity law hit the country ahead of contested parliamentary elections

· At least four deaths during protests in less than a week, including three by firearm · Verified video...

Tunisian authorities must sustain progress on transitional justice

As Tunisia’s Truth and Dignity Commission (IVD) nears the end of its mandate, the government must commit to implementing its...

It’s time to calm down about the UN Global Compact for Migration

By Alex Neve and Aditya Rao. Published on Ipolitics Dec 10, 2018 10:34am ‘Some countries under pressure from anti-immigrant and...

Oppressive, sexist policies galvanize bold fight for women’s rights in 2018

Amnesty publishes review of human rights in 2018 Women activists around the world have been at the forefront of the...

Human rights in the Gulf under renewed scrutiny ahead of GCC summit

An escalating crackdown on freedoms across the Gulf states has brought renewed international attention to the human rights situation in...

UN Committee Calls on Canada to Take Action on 22 Torture and Ill-Treatment Concerns

Amnesty International welcomes the release today of the Concluding Observations of the UN Committee Against Torture, following last month’s review...

Generations of Grassy Narrows youth are paying the price of government inaction

“We are proud of our kids. They amaze me every day with their humour, their pride, and their strength. They...

Malaysia: Report details shocking abuses against Indigenous peoples defending their land

Indigenous communities across Malaysia face relentless harassment, intimidation, arrest, violence and even death as they peacefully resist attempts to force...

Burundi: Human rights defender jailed for 32 years must be released

The Burundian authorities should overturn the 32-year sentence handed to human rights defender Germain Rukuki and set him free, according...

Women across Europe failed by outdated rape legislation

Most European countries still do not recognize in law that sex without consent is rape, Amnesty International said on the...

Trinidad and Tobago: Authorities have no justification for failure to respect international obligations over asylum

The Trinidad and Tobago authorities must stop criminalizing the peaceful protest of migrants and refugees and find human rights-based solutions...

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