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Todays decision by a Tunisian court to dismiss a defamation case against the 18-year-old FEMEN activist Amina Sboui is only a partial victory and the overall case against her is politically-motivated, said Amnesty International today as it called for her immediate release. Posted: 29 Jul 2013

William Hagues commitment to tackling impunity for sexual violence will face a fresh challenge this week when he comes face to face with the Colombian President in London. Posted: 6 Jun 2013

No woman should be denied life-saving medical treatment including abortion if necessary Amnesty International said, after the Salvadoran authorities waited for weeks before taking action to save the life of a seriously-ill pregnant woman. Posted: 5 Jun 2013

International and Afghan military forces must preserve the modest human rights gains of the past 12 years and ensure that the rights of the Afghan people are protected during and after the ongoing security transition, Amnesty International said ahead of this weeks NATO meeting in Brussels. Posted: 3 Jun 2013

Swift medical action is desperately needed to save a young womans life, Amnesty International said after El Salvadors Minister of Health suggested an early Caesarean section could be performed to preserve her health. Posted: 31 May 2013

Amnesty International slammed a decision by El Salvadors Supreme Court to once again put off a ruling on whether or not to allow a severely ill pregnant woman to have an abortion. Posted: 17 May 2013

The killing of a young Afghan woman by her father in front of a large crowd last week - on the grounds that she had dishonoured the family - is further proof that the authorities are failing to tackle shocking levels of gender-based violence in the country, Amnesty International said today. Posted: 30 Apr 2013

Amnesty International UK, REDRESS and TRIAL welcomed the landmark Declaration but called on states to enact comprehensive laws that enable them to do so and to take steps to ensure the G8 Declaration results in more trials of alleged perpetrators. Posted: 12 Apr 2013

Ahead of International Womens Day, Amnesty International has launched a new campaign on womens rights in Afghanistan, with a call on the UK government to significantly improve its work in support of Afghan womens rights and in combating violence against women and girls in the country. Posted: 7 Mar 2013

A 20-year-old woman has become the latest victim of sorcery-related killings in Papua New Guinea. Kepari Leniata was brutally murdered after being accused of using witchcraft to kill a young boy. Posted: 8 Feb 2013

A series of recommendations to curb violence against women in India in the wake of the rape and murder of a 23-year-old woman, will require strong political action and judicial will if they are to be turned into reality, Amnesty International said today. Posted: 24 Jan 2013

Authorities in Guatemala are putting women's lives at risk by systematically failing to protect them and ensure those responsible for the hundreds of killings each year face justice, Amnesty International said today after two young girls and two women were brutally slain. Posted: 18 Jan 2013

Amnesty International has condemned the execution earlier today of a female Sri Lankan domestic worker in Saudi Arabia for a crime she allegedly committed while still a child. Posted: 9 Jan 2013

A resolution against female genital mutilation (FGM) has been endorsed by the UN general assembly in a move hailed by Amnesty International. Todays result was a first for the UNs general assembly. Posted: 20 Dec 2012

The killing of a female government official in eastern Afghanistan earlier today highlights an urgent need to provide better protection for womens human rights defenders in the country, Amnesty International has said this evening. Posted: 10 Dec 2012

A draft constitution approved by Egypts Constituent Assembly falls well short of protecting human rights and, in particular, ignores the rights of women, restricts freedom of expression in the name of protecting religion, and allows for the military trial of civilians, Amnesty International said today. Posted: 30 Nov 2012

The adoption yesterday of a resolution against female genital mutilation (FGM) in the UN General Assemblys human rights committee is a major boost to civil society organisations fighting for an end to the abusive practice, Amnesty International has said. Posted: 27 Nov 2012

In a new film Vivienne Westwood revealed her decision to become a punk was a call to arms to speak out against war, torture and human rights abuses as she today called for justice for Azza Hilal Ahmad Suleiman an Egyptian woman who was severely beaten by soldiers during a demonstration near Tahrir Square. Posted: 23 Nov 2012

The decision by Argentinas Supreme Court to allow a rape survivor to have her pregnancy terminated is a step forward for womens rights in the country, Amnesty International said today. Posted: 12 Oct 2012

Amnesty International has denounced the shooting of a 14-year girl in Pakistans Swat valley as a shocking act of violence, as the Taleban claimed responsibility for the attack. Posted: 9 Oct 2012