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Online abuse of women thrives as Twitter fails to respect women’s rights

On the day Twitter celebrates 12 years since the first tweet, Amnesty launches a new campaign challenging the company’s failure...

South Sudan: UN Mission must boost efforts to protect civilians amid ongoing violence

The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) must boost efforts to protect civilians against the senseless violence that has plagued...

Ukraine: Authorities failing women’s rights activists by pandering to far-right groups

In response to the recent attacks on women rights activists and ahead of the expected trial of one of those...

When Cyberhate Targets Women

A recent poll commissioned by Amnesty and carried out in eight countries by research group Ipsos MORI showed nearly one...

When Cyberhate Targets Women

A recent poll commissioned by Amnesty and carried out in eight countries by research group Ipsos MORI showed nearly one...

Russia: Mockery of sexual harassment claims against MP prompts protest on International Women’s Day

Russia urgently needs legislation to protect against all forms of gender-based violence, along with an end to the government-endorsed culture...

International Women’s Day Ottawa announces 10th Annual Femmy Award Winners

Five Ottawa-area feminist leaders recognized for contributions toward gender equality Ottawa, March 6, 2018 – Ottawa-Gatineau’s largest International Women’s Day...

Why Canada needs a National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence

It’s March, and like many working parents, I’m making plans for the nine weeks when school is not in session...

Iran: Dozens of women ill-treated and at risk of long jail terms for peacefully protesting compulsory veiling

A warning by Iranian police that women could be jailed for up to a decade for joining protests against compulsory...

Canada: Close the funding gap to ensure safety and support for Indigenous women and girls escaping violence

Every woman and girl has the right to live in safety without threat of violence, intimidation, or harassment. Canadian government...

International Women’s Day 2018: celebrating feminists in Canada… via Wikipedia?

Over the past year, women, transgender, and non-binary people around the world have posted online their personal stories of gender-based...

Burkina Faso: Torture, militia violence and child marriage head human rights concerns ahead of UN review

Authorities in Burkina Faso should tackle violence by local self-defence groups, investigate alleged torture by police and protect women and...

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