Afghanistan: Women call on the international community to support women’s rights amid ongoing Taliban suppression
The international community must stand by its long-term commitment to support women’s rights in Afghanistan, said Amnesty International, ahead of a new campaign highlighting the achievements of 16 remarkable Afghan […]
World Day Against the Death Penalty: Women on death row face despicable discrimination
Women on death row have, in many cases, been denied justice for the prolonged physical and sexual violence and abuse they have suffered, which preceded and triggered the offences for […]
Mexico: Failings in investigations of feminicides in the State of Mexico violate women’s rights to life, physical safety and access to justice
Investigations by the State of Mexico Attorney General’s Office into feminicides preceded by disappearances are seriously flawed due to the inaction and negligence of the authorities leading to evidence being […]
Ethiopia: Troops and militia rape, abduct women and girls in Tigray conflict – new report
Forces aligned to the Ethiopian government subjected hundreds of women and girls to sexual violence Rape and sexual slavery constitute war crimes, and may amount to crimes against humanity Women […]
Turkey: Women across the world demand reversal of decision to quit gender-based violence treaty
Actions planned across the globe as Joe Biden and other leaders condemn Turkey’s plan to leave Istanbul Convention Women around the world will participate in today’s Global Day of Action, […]
Colombia: Concerning reports of disappearances and sexual violence against protesters
Despite growing national and international condemnation, the militarized response and police repression of mostly peaceful demonstrations continues in different cities across Colombia. Police have used force indiscriminately and disproportionately, and […]
Georgia shooting yet another cry for US government action to end gun violence, confront misogyny, and denounce anti-AAPI hate
Following reports indicating that shootings left eight people dead in the Atlanta area, most of them Asian-American and women, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) released the following statement from Chief Inclusion […]
Women’s lives have been shattered by COVID-19 – but there’s still plenty to celebrate
International Women’s Day 2021 International Women’s Day should be a time of celebration. It might feel like there’s not much to be positive about right now, especially when we consider […]
If ever there was a year to mark International Women’s Day…
As we came together to mark International Women’s Day last year, we had no idea that the world was about to shut down and that hard-won women’s rights were about […]
Ethiopia: Eritrean troops’ massacre of hundreds of Axum civilians may amount to crime against humanity
Amnesty International interviewed 41 survivors and witnesses to mass killings in November Troops carried out extrajudicial executions, indiscriminate shelling and widespread looting Satellite imagery analysis shows evidence consistent with new […]
Southern Africa: Homes become dangerous place for women and girls during COVID-19 lockdown
During the COVID-19 lockdowns imposed by Southern African countries, some homes across the region became enclaves of cruelty, rape and violence for women and girls trapped with abusive family members […]
Women walking together: conversation with Darlene R. Okemaysim-Sicotte
By Jacqueline Hansen, Amnesty International’s Major Campaigns and Women’s Human Rights Campaigner. Iskwewuk E-wichiwitochik (Women Walking Together) is a grassroots network of activists established in Saskatchewan in 2005 to raise awareness […]