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Myanmar: End Internet Shutdown in Rakhine, Chin States

Myanmar authorities should immediately end an internet shutdown imposed in conflict-affected areas of Rakhine and Chin States since 21 June...

Canada’s new guidelines to support human rights defenders a step in the right direction

With human rights defenders increasingly under attack around the world, civil society organizations today welcomed the Government of Canada’s new...

Myanmar: Military commits war crimes in latest operation in Rakhine State

New abuses come after government order to “crush” armed group Military units responsible for past atrocities are committing war crimes,...

UN: Catastrophic failure as civilians ravaged by war violations 70 years after Geneva Conventions

The UN Security Council must mark the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions this year by ending its catastrophic failure...

People in Toronto at a pride parade holding a sign that says "Human rights are my pride"

Amnesty International Canada Statement on Policing and Pride

Amnesty International’s goal is to ensure that the human rights of everyone, everywhere are respected, protected, and upheld. We conduct...

Open letter to Minister Bennett on the urgent need for a comprehensive response to the National Inquiry report

May 3, 2019 Hon. Carolyn Bennett Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada 10...

Turkey: First academic to go to prison for signing peace petition in a flagrant breach of freedom of expression

Professor Füsun Üstel, renowned for her academic work on citizenship and nationalism, is expected to start her 15 month prison...

Madagascar: Excessive use of pre-trial detention continues to grow, with devastating impact

Thousands of people continue to languish in Malagasy prisons without having been found guilty of any crime due to the...

Defend Threatened Earth Defenders in Latin America

People who speak out to defend land, water and forests in Latin America are seeking to protect the human rights...

Defend Threatened Earth Defenders in Latin America

People who speak out to defend land, water and forests in Latin America are seeking to protect the human rights...

Amnesty International releases 2019 Human Rights Agenda for Canada, ahead of federal election

Today, Amnesty International released the organization’s 2019 Human Rights Agenda for Canada and called on all governments in the country...

Youth Media Award Winner Announced!

This year marks the fifth presentation of Amnesty International Canada’s Youth Media Award. Annually this prestigious award is granted to...

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