EVERY DAY SHOULD BE MOTHER'S DAY
Millions of women around the world are dying needlessly in childbirth each year. Pregnancy is not a disease, yet it kills one woman every minute. Almost all of these deaths are preventable. Many women must cope with unplanned pregnancy or unsafe abortions simply because basic family planning isn’t available. So far this week, over 6500 emails, letters and cards have been sent calling on the UK’s politicians to stand up for mums everywhere and take an international lead on tackling these issues.
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DRC: Justine's children have been held at gunpoint, one of her daughters was sexually assaulted and another was nearly raped all because of her work for a women's human rights organisation. 
NICARAGUA: In 2003 a nine-year-old girl was raped and became pregnant. Nine women's rights defenders who helped her obtain a legal abortion are now facing Court proceedings. 
Our purpose
We are ordinary people from around the world standing up for humanity and human rights. Our purpose is to protect individuals wherever justice, fairness, freedom and truth are denied.
Latest News
- Egypt: President Mubarak urged to halt execution of 'wrongly convicted' man - 12 March 2010
- Keira Knightley, Annie Lennox and James Purfoy among stars urging government to prioritise maternal health in new Amnesty film - 12 March 2010
- Pakistan: Amnesty International condemns armed attack on World Vision staff - 12 March 2010
