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Burkina Faso: Urgent need to protect girls from FGM and forced marriage

48 girls suffered medical complications following female genital mutilation last month More than half of girls marry before their eighteenth...

Digitally dissecting atrocities – Amnesty International’s open source investigations

A grisly video showing a heinous act of violence quickly went viral after it was posted on 10 July 2018....

Afghanistan: Amnesty International unveils mural in Kabul to honour human rights defenders

Afghanistan’s human rights defenders who have faced years of attacks and other human rights abuses must be recognized and effectively...

Israel/OPT: Six Palestinians killed within 24 hours, some deaths may involve war crimes

The deaths of six Palestinians within just 24 hours is a horrific demonstration of the unnecessary or excessive force deployed...

South Sudan: Government troops and militias given free rein to commit new atrocities

The staggering brutality of a recent military offensive in South Sudan – including murder of civilians, systematic rape of women...

Argentina: Senators squander an historic opportunity upon rejecting the legalization of abortion

The decision of the Argentine Senate to reject the draft bill to legalize voluntary termination of pregnancy during the first...

The fearless young leaders the world needs right now

AMERICAS “The only way to heal was to take action” – Jaclyn Corin, 17, USA I never imagined it would...

Côte d’Ivoire: No Amnesty for Serious Crimes of 2010-11 Crisis

Should Not Include War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity There should be no amnesty for war crimes, crimes against humanity and...

“I will fight to my last breath” – Esther Kiobel on her 22-year battle to get Shell in court

Esther says Amnesty activists have given her the strength to carry on fighting for justice A year ago today, Esther...

Poland: Peaceful protestors defy escalating assault on freedom of assembly

Despite an escalating crackdown on peaceful protest, people in Poland continue to take to the streets and courageously demonstrate against...

Japan: Investigate brewer Kirin over payment to Myanmar military amid ethnic cleansing of Rohingya

Japanese beer company admitted its subsidiary made three donations during recent violence in Rakhine State Head of military filmed receiving...

Russia: The bravest World Cup team you’ve never heard of

As Russia prepares for the opening game of the FIFA World Cup 2018, Amnesty International is shining a spotlight on...

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