Young Feminists Reflect on the Women’s March
On January 21, 2017 women and allies around the world marched in protest of American President Donald Trump’s election. For some, the Women’s March represented an opportunity to demonstrate on […]
Take action on International Women’s Day
March 8th, International Women’s Day, is both a day of protest and celebration. It’s a time to reflect on feminist achievements over the past year as well as a time […]
“The levels of protection that women have access to shouldn’t depend on their postal code”: In conversation with Lise Martin of Women’s Shelters Canada
Lise Martin is the Executive Director of Women’s Shelter’s Canada, a national network of shelters and transition houses whose motto is “shelters support women and children fleeing violence. We support […]
New generation of young activists lead fight against worsening repression in Asia
New report reviews human rights in 25 Asian and Pacific states and territories during 2019 Young protesters take to streets in response to increasing repression Detentions, arrests and deaths as […]
SUBMISSION FOR THE REVIEW OF THE SEVENTH PERIODIC REPORT OF CANADA BY THE UN COMMITTEE AGAINST TORTURE
SUMMARY OF AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL’S SUBMISSIONS TO THE UN COMMITTEE AGAINST TORTURE Canada underwent the seventh review of its compliance to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading […]
Sexual violence against Hong Kong protesters – what’s going on?
Content warning: Sexual violence Scenes of protesters wading through clouds of tear gas or clashing with riot police have become sadly familiar in Hong Kong. But battles in the streets […]
From slurs to sexual violence, women human rights defenders come under global attack
Governments are failing to protect women human rights defenders (WHRDs) who routinely face a wide range of gender specific attacks, including rape, because of their work promoting rights relating to […]
Poland: Women human rights defenders finally acquitted!
On October 24, 2019, we received wonderful news from Poland in the case of 14 brave human rights defenders who stood up to fascism with their banner “Fascism stop!” during […]
USA: Survivors of domestic violence failed by authorities
The brave women in this article are from Louisiana, USA. All of them endured years of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Several survived being shot. And they didn’t always get the help […]
National alliance cancels leaders’ debate on women’s rights, gender equality
MEDIA RELEASE UP FOR DEBATE 2019 October 17, 2019 OTTAWA – A broad alliance of women’s rights and equality-seeking organizations has officially called off plans to host a national leaders’ […]
Women’s Rights & Gender Justice
Women’s Rights & Gender Justice Amnesty International’s goal is a world where people of all genders have their rights equally respected and protected. But we’re not there yet! Take Action […]
Are federal party leaders up for debating women’s rights and gender equality?
Because of persistently high levels of gender-based violence, because women are still being sterilized without their consent, because of the gender wage gap and lack of economic security for women […]