Press Release
RUSSIA: ARREST OF CAMPAIGNER PETER TATCHELL FOR GAY RIGHTS PROTEST IS ‘OUTRAGEOUS’
Responding to news that the prominent British human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has been arrested and charged with a criminal…
June 14, 2018
Press Release
Yemen: Prominent human rights defender arrested
Responding to reports that Abdulrasheed al-Faqih, the Executive Director of Mwatana Organization for Human Rights, was arrested this morning while…
June 14, 2018
Press Release
First step to decriminalize abortion in Argentina is historic for human rights
The bill to decriminalize abortion in Argentina, approved today by the Chamber of Deputies, is a fundamental step for the…
June 14, 2018
Press Release
Nigeria: Threats from the military won’t deter us from defending human rights
The Nigerian military is increasingly resorting to threats, intimidation and smears to discredit Amnesty International’s work documenting the human rights…
June 7, 2018
Press Release
Saudi Arabia: International community cannot afford to remain silent about detained women’s rights activists
The international community and allies of the Saudi Arabian government must speak up to help secure the immediate and unconditional…
June 1, 2018
Press Release
Historic Ireland abortion referendum victory sends message of hope around the world
Reacting to news of the victory for the “Yes” campaign in Ireland’s referendum on abortion, Colm O Gorman, Executive Director…
May 26, 2018
Press Release
Pakistan: Historic rights advances for tribal areas and transgender people
Pakistan has secured historic advances for the rights of people in the tribal areas along the Afghan border with the…
May 25, 2018
Report
Nigeria: Starving women raped by soldiers and militia who claim to be rescuing them
Thousands of women and girls who survived the brutal rule of the Boko Haram armed group have since been further…
May 23, 2018
Press Release
Ireland: Abortion referendum is historic opportunity to vote for equality, compassion and dignity
Women and girls in Ireland finally have a once in a generation opportunity to have their right to decide what…
May 22, 2018
Press Release
Global Wikipedia edit-a-thon shines spotlight on the unsung women defending human rights around the world
Wikipedia enthusiasts from around the world are joining forces on 19 and 20 May 2018 to take part in a…
May 18, 2018
Press Release
Domestic Gag Rule is Deadly Says Amnesty International USA
Reacting to news that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services may adopt a "domestic gag rule" around Title…
May 18, 2018
Press Release
Crackdown on Beirut Pride an outrageous attempt to deny human rights of LGBTI people
The Lebanese authorities’ disruption of activities planned for Beirut Pride Week is an outrageous attempt to deny the human rights…
May 17, 2018