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Press Release
On Eve of Obama Trip, New Report Finds Dangerously Rising Levels of Homophobia in Africa
Attacks, threats, and harassment of gays and lesbians are becoming more visible across sub-Saharan Africa, indicating that homophobia is reaching…
June 24, 2013
Report
Making Love a Crime: Criminalization of Same-Sex Conduct in Sub-Saharan Africa
This report provides an analysis of the legal environment and wider context of human rights violations against lesbian, gay, bisexual,…
June 24, 2013
Report
Annual Report: South Africa 2013
Republic of South Africa Head of state and government Jacob G. Zuma Police use of excessive force against protesters, suspected…
May 23, 2013
Press Release
10th Global Letter-Writing Marathon Begins December 5th
Between December 5th and 16th, Amnesty International will host its 10th global letter writing marathon, inviting human rights supporters to…
December 5, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Urges Africa to End Discrimination Against LGBTI on International Day Against Homophobia
Discrimination and persecution against individuals because of their sexual orientation is increasing across sub-Saharan Africa.
May 17, 2012
Report
Annual Report: South Africa 2011
Head of state and government: Jacob G. Zuma Death penalty: abolitionist for all crimes Population: 50.5 million Life expectancy: 52…
June 27, 2011
Press Release
South Africa: Human Rights Concerns During the World Cup
Amnesty International is concerned that the enormous resources which have had to be deployed for the World Cup will have...
March 27, 2011
Press Release
South Africa: Human Rights Concerns During the World Cup
Amnesty International is concerned that the enormous resources which have had to be deployed for the World Cup will have...
March 27, 2011
Report
Annual Report: South Africa 2010
Head of state and government Jacob G. Zuma (replaced Kgalema Motlanthe in May) Death penalty abolitionist for all crimes Population…
March 19, 2011