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
Cases
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 Laos: The October protesters have spent nearly a decade in prison after organising a peaceful demonstration
calling for political, social and economic change. Act now |
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Mexico: Bárbara Italia Méndez was detained on 4 May 2006 in San Salvador Atenco. Police officers beat her,
threatened her and raped her. There has been no investigation into the case. 
Yemen: Fatima Hussein al-Badi, a 46-year-old housewife was sentenced to death in 2001 following an unfair
trial. We now fear for her life following the execution of another woman on similar
charges in April. Good News
India: Dr Binayak Sen, a human rights defender, was granted bail and reunited
with his family after two years in prison. He thanked everyone who campaigned
for his release,
and said he would continue to defend human rights despite the risks. This is welcome
news but we need to keep up the
pressure until the charges against Dr Sen are dropped. Take action now
Honduras: Two men have been found guilty of the murder of human rights lawyer Dionisio Díaz García
in 2006. The organisation Dionisio worked for has thanked Amensty for all the
letters, support and encouragement they received through out the case. Find out more
Video testimony
Dr. Binayak Sen
Watch Ilina Sen talk about her husband, Dr. Binayak Sen, who remains in prison
in India facing trial on trumped up charges. Take action for Dr. Sen
Patrick Okoroafor
Watch Patrick's brother talk about Patrick recieving a death sentence over 12 years ago, when he was just 16. Take action for Patrick Okoroafor
Individuals at Risk Newsletter
The Individuals At Risk newsletter brings you news about the cases you've been working on, interviews with those featured in our actions and creative ideas to help you stand up for people who have had their human rights violated around the world.
- Issue 1 - April 2009 (PDF)
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
