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Europe: Tear down these fences

By Gauri van Gulik, Deputy Director for Europe & Central Asia, Amnesty International. Follow Gauri on Twitter @gaurivangulik On 5...

Europe: Tear down these fences

By Gauri van Gulik, Deputy Director for Europe & Central Asia, Amnesty International. Follow Gauri on Twitter @gaurivangulik , On...

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Amnesty’s human rights wins of 2024

This year people around the world continued to prove that change is possible. From changing laws to ensuring justice prevails,...
Smoke rising from the buildings in Gaza after Israeli attacks is seen from Israel on January 17, 2024. Photo by Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu via Getty Images.

More than 250 humanitarian and human rights organisations call to stop arms transfers to Israel and Palestinian armed groups

An open call to all UN Member States to stop fueling the crisis in Gaza and avert further humanitarian catastrophe...

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Sudan War: Neighbouring countries must provide safe passage to those fleeing conflict

Bordering countries must immediately lift entry restrictions for individuals fleeing the Sudan war and ensure access to protection and safety...

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Iran/Turkey: Fleeing Afghans unlawfully returned after coming under fire at borders

Iranian and Turkish security forces have repeatedly pushed back Afghans who attempt to cross their borders to reach safety, including...

Further armed conflict in Ukraine would have devastating consequences for the human rights of millions

With the threat of Russia using military force looming, Amnesty International warns that another escalation of the armed conflict in...

Six months of human rights wins worth celebrating

No-one could have predicted the disruptive start to 2020 brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. As our world experiences its most...

How not to handle a pandemic

10 of the worst government responses There are no easy solutions to the COVID-19 crisis – but it’s clear what...

Europe: Mass protests provide hope as rights and judicial independence eroded

People’s rights are being violated by governments in Europe and Central Asia, who are cracking down on protests and seeking...

UN: Catastrophic failure as civilians ravaged by war violations 70 years after Geneva Conventions

The UN Security Council must mark the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions this year by ending its catastrophic failure...

Op-ed: Is Canada right to tighten its border?

This article was originally published in the Toronto Star. By Justin Mohammed Refugee claimants who cross the Canada-U.S. border irregularly...

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