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 to prevent online violence and abuse against women Despite a […]
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 the country for over four years, and publicly report on […]
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 activists, Olena Shevchenko, on Thursday, Amnesty International Ukraine’s Director, Oksana […]
When Cyberhate Targets Women
A recent poll commissioned by Amnesty and carried out in eight countries by research group Ipsos MORI showed nearly one in four women (23%) have experienced abuse or harassment online, […]
When Cyberhate Targets Women
A recent poll commissioned by Amnesty and carried out in eight countries by research group Ipsos MORI showed nearly one in four women (23%) have experienced abuse or harassment online, […]
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 of stigmatization of women and girls who report it, said […]
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 celebration is marking its 10th anniversary while honouring five Ottawa-area […]
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 this summer. Last year I naively thought that my child […]
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 veiling has put dozens at immediate risk of unjust imprisonment […]
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 statistics show that First Nations, Inuit, and Métis women and […]
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 discrimination and violence, claiming their power by telling their stories […]
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 girls at risk of early and forced marriages, Amnesty International […]