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Americas: Urgent OAS Action Needed to Reverse Trend of Shrinking Civic Space
Ahead of the heads of state meeting in Paraguay, Amnesty International calls on member states of the Organization of American States to urgently take action to reverse restrictions on civic space.
June 24, 2024
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Paraguay: Well-Being of Millions Depend on Urgently Needed Improvements to Public Health System
The public health system is failing everyone in the country, but particularly groups that usually face discrimination, like transgender women and Indigenous people, who have to overcome multiple barriers when trying to receive care.
May 6, 2024
Press Release
Amnesty International’s Annual State of the World Report Slams Governments, Including the U.S., for Global Assault on Freedoms
On the launch of its 2015 State of the World report, Amnesty International USA urged President Obama to use his last year in office to bring U.S. laws and policies in line with international human rights standards.
February 22, 2016
Report
Amnesty International State of the World 2015-2016
International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led to a wholesale assault on basic freedoms and rights, warned Amnesty International as it launched its annual assessment of human rights around the world. “Your rights are in jeopardy: they are being treated with utter contempt by many governments around the world,” said Salil Shetty, Secretary General of Amnesty International.
February 18, 2016
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Your rights in jeopardy, global assault on freedoms, warns Amnesty International
International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led to a wholesale assault on basic freedoms and rights, warned Amnesty International as it launched its annual assessment of human rights around the world. “Your rights are in jeopardy: they are being treated with utter contempt by many governments around the world,” said Salil Shetty, Secretary General of Amnesty International.
February 18, 2016
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Paraguay: Raped 10-year-old girl continues to be denied the option of an abortion despite national and global outrage
The clock is ticking and Paraguayan authorities are still not ensuring that all options are available for a raped 10-year-old girl, including safe abortion services, Amnesty International and a group of national and international human rights organizations said.
May 11, 2015
Press Release
Raped 10-Year-Old in Paraguay Must Be Allowed an Abortion
Failure by the Paraguayan authorities to provide a safe abortion to a 10-year-old rape survivor could have devastating consequences on her health and will heap injustice on tragedy, said Amnesty International today. The organization is now calling on the government to intervene to ensure the girl gets all the medical treatment she requires, including the termination of the unwanted pregnancy.
April 29, 2015
Report
State of the World 2014/2015
This has been a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights and for those caught up in the suffering of war zones. Governments pay lip service to the importance of protecting civilians. And yet the world's politicians have miserably failed to protect those in greatest need. Amnesty International believes that this can and must finally change.
February 25, 2015
Report
Annual Report: Paraguay 2013
Republic of Paraguay Head of state and government Federico Franco There were some advances in the fulfilment of the rights of Indigenous Peoples. However, some communities continued to be denied access to their traditional lands. There were a number of protests over land rights during the year. Concerns persisted over the lack of impartiality and independence of the judiciary. Background In June, former President Fernando Lugo was impeached following clashes in the eastern department of Canindeyú in which 11 campesinos (peasant farmers) and six police officers were killed. In October, a Selection Committee was established to appoint members to the…
May 23, 2013
Press Release
Paraguay Authorities Must Investigate Perpetrators of Curuguaty Killings
Amnesty International said today that authorities in Paraguay must ensure all those responsible for the deaths of 11 peasants and six police officers in Curuguaty last June are investigated, including police officers present during the forced eviction.
December 17, 2012
Report
Annual Report: Paraguay 2010
Head of state and government Fernando Lugo Death penalty abolitionist for all crimes Population 6.3 million Life expectancy 71.7 years Under-5 mortality (m/f) 44/32 per 1,000 Adult literacy 94.6 per cent The government took some steps to fulfil promises on human rights and strengthen institutions, but failed to deliver on key promises regarding land reform and Indigenous Peoples' rights. There were reports of police ill-treatment in some rural areas. There were some developments in bringing to justice those responsible for past human rights abuses. Background Steps were taken to strengthen the institutional framework for human rights protection within the executive,…
March 19, 2011