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Press Release
Thailand: Passing of Marriage Equality Bill a Triumphant Moment for LGBTI Rights
While there is no doubt that the legalization of marriage for LGBTI couples is a key milestone for Thailand, much…
June 18, 2024
Press Release
Global: Gender Apartheid Must Be Recognized as a Crime Under International Law
We are calling for the recognition of gender apartheid under international law to fill a major gap in our global…
June 17, 2024
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Egypt: Release Protesters and Activists Detained Over Palestine Solidarity Â
The Egyptian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release all those arbitrarily detained solely for independent activism in solidarity with Palestine…
June 14, 2024
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Kyrgyzstan: Acquittal in “Kempir-Abad Case” Is a Victory for Justice and Human Rights
We join with Kyrgyzstani civil society, particularly women human rights defenders who have worked hard on the case, to applaud…
June 14, 2024
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Global: Enhanced Funding and Guarantees of Civic Space Are Vital for Climate Justice at COP29
Provision of greater climate finance and guarantees around civic space are essential if COP29 later this year is to advance…
June 13, 2024
Press Release
Amnesty International Response to Supreme Court Retaining Availability of Mifepristone
All people have the human right to the highest attainable standard of health, including the medication they need. This decision…
June 13, 2024
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Greece: One year On From the Pylos Shipwreck, the Hellenic Coast Guard’s Role Must Be Properly Investigated
It is unconscionable that one year since this horrific tragedy the investigation into the potential liability of the Hellenic Coast…
June 13, 2024
Press Release
Canada: International Delegation to Attend Trial of Wet’suwet’en Land Defenders
It is appalling that, instead of protecting the rights of Indigenous land and water defenders from the Wet’suwet’en Nation, the…
June 11, 2024
Press Release
Social Media Companies’ Removal of Abortion-Related Content May Hinder Access to Accurate Health Information
Companies need to take transparent steps to ensure that their users are able to access abortion-related information on their platforms,…
June 11, 2024
Report
Obstacles to Autonomy: Post-Roe Removal of Abortion Information Online
After the overturn of Roe v. Wade, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok are removing abortion-related content from reproductive health and rights…
June 10, 2024
Press Release
Human Rights Must Be at Core of International Meetings on Peace and Reconstruction in Ukraine
People in Ukraine and other countries who have suffered human rights and international humanitarian law violations caused by Russia’s decade-long…
June 10, 2024
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Nigeria: Girls Failed by Authorities After Escaping Boko Haram Captivity – New Report
Girls and young women who escaped Boko Haram captivity faced further suffering and are now receiving inadequate support as they…
June 9, 2024