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Call on Russia to support a strong UNSC resolution on Syria

The Syrian flag in front of the UN building in New York, April 2011. Copyright Shameel Arafin / Demotix Russia has threatened to use its veto power to block a resolution at the UN Security Council designed to stop the Syrian government from continuing its bloody crackdown on peaceful dissent in the country.

Stop Japan resuming executions

A hangman's noose on black background C. Orla 2011/Shutterstock Japan has not executed for 18 months. But the newly-appointed Justice Minister plans to begin executing the 130 prisoners on Japan's death row.

Mexico: Justice for Ines Fernndez Ortega and Valentina Rosendo Cantu

Inés Fernández and Valentina Rosendo. © Centro de Derechos Humanos de la Montaña de Tlachinollan Write to the President of Mexico calling for full implementation of the Inter-American Court sentences.

Stop stoning in Iran

stoningthumb70x70Under Iranian law, stoning remains mandatory for both men and women convicted of 'adultery whilst married'.

Support a bulletproof Arms Trade Treaty

An Uzi submachine gun held by a gang member in Rio in 2009 © Christian Franz Tragni-DemotixIn July world leaders will meet in New York to draw up an historic document: the first ever international Arms Trade Treaty. Tell UK leaders to support a bulletproof Arms Trade Treaty.