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Action for individuals

Amnesty protects individuals by securing improvements in their welfare while tackling the root causes that lead to the abuse of many. By choosing to take action for an individual at risk, you can challenge the practices that lead to human rights violations and bring about deep and lasting change. About individuals at risk

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Journalist Abdulkarim al-KhaiwaniYemeni journalist sentenced to 6 years in prison Abdul Karim al-Khaiwani has been sentenced to 6 years in prison as a result of his professional activities as a journalist and peaceful criticism of government policies.  Find out more and take action

Binyam Mohammed, Uk Resident detained at Guantánamo Bay © PrivateUSA/UK: Concern for Binyam Mohamed Amnesty International is seriously concerned Binyam Mohamed's health, particularly following the US government's announcement that it has charged him for trial by military commission. Take action

WOZA member Good news iconZimbabwe: WOZA leaders released After nearly six weeks in prison, Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) leaders Jenni Williams and Magodonga Mahlangu were released on 3 July. Find out more

Video testimony

Journalist Abdulkarim al-KhaiwaniYemeni journalist Abdul Karim al-Khaiwani receives the 2008 Special Award for Human Rights Journalism under Threat at this year's Amnesty Media Awards. Find out more and take action

Jorge VelásquezJorge Velásquez has been fighting for justice for the murder of his daughter, Claudina and is now a defender of all women's rights in Guatemala. Watch the clip | take action

Neil AriasLawyer Neil Arias describes the extreme poverty, marginalisation and vulnerability of the indigenous women in the Guerrero region of Mexico. Watch the video | Take action

Contact us

If you have any enquiries about the individuals featured on these pages, please contact the Individuals at Risk team: Tel: 020 7033 1572 or email iar@amnesty.org.uk