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Suspend Saudi Arabia from UN Human Rights Council
Saudi Arabia has committed “gross and systematic violations of human rights” abroad and at home, and used its position on the UN Human Rights Council to effectively obstruct justice for…
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Lesotho: criminal investigation into the killing of Mahao must be pursued vigorously
Authorities must ensure that the criminal investigation into the killing of Lieutenant-General Maaparankoe Mahao by members of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) is thorough and pursued vigorously without undue delay,…
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Malawi: Killing spree of people with albinism fuelled by ritual practices and policing failures
A surge in killings of people with albinism, whose body parts are used in ritual practices, has exposed a systematic failure of policing in Malawi and left this vulnerable group…
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Malawi: Killing spree of people with albinism fuelled by ritual practices and policing failures
A surge in killings of people with albinism, whose body parts are used in ritual practices, has exposed a systematic failure of policing in Malawi and left this vulnerable group…
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Two months and 10 killings later, a climate of impunity still prevails in Bangladesh
The failure of Bangladeshi authorities to take decisive action against violent groups responsible for at least 10 killings over the past two months has created a climate of impunity, Amnesty…
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Hissene Habré verdict is a landmark decision bringing justice for tens of thousands of victims
Today’s judgment convicting former Chadian president Hissène Habré marks a significant moment for international justice and a huge relief for the tens of thousands of victims who have waited for…
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Want to Cut Violence Against Our Communities? Decriminalize Sex Work.
What’s the cost to our communities of outlawing sex work? Amnesty International’s new reports lead off with a brutal list of consequences: “Beatings. Rape. Harassment. Forced HIV testing. Exploitation. Extortion.…
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Q&A: Policy to Protect the Human Rights of Sex Workers
1. Why does Amnesty International need a policy to protect the human rights of sex workers? Because sex workers are at high risk of human rights abuses in many countries…
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Amnesty International publishes policy and research on protection of sex workers’ rights
Amnesty International today published its policy on protecting sex workers from human rights violations and abuses, along with four research reports on these issues in Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong,…
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Sex Workers at Risk: A Research Summary of Human Rights Abuses Against Sex Workers
Amnesty International today published its policy on protecting sex workers from human rights violations and abuses, along with four research reports on these issues in Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong,…
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Authorities in India Must End Impunity for Attacks on Journalists
Indian authorities must bring to justice those behind the murder of a journalist shot dead last week in the state of Bihar. Journalists must be protected from threats and allowed to…
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Boko Haram Summit: Human rights must be foundation of regional response
Accountability for human rights violations and abuses should be an indispensable part of the regional response to Boko Haram, Amnesty International said today.