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Amnesty International, producers of the renowned Secret Policeman's Ball, today announced an extended comedy line-up for its Secret Comedy Podcasts Posted: 25 Jul 2013

Amnestys Secret Comedy Podcast - from the producers of The Secret Policemans Ball is back after last years sell out run live at The Underbelly. Bigger, funnier and more outrageous than ever. This year top comedians will take on the Secret Policemens persona to host podcasts, which will be recorded in front of a 300-strong audience. Posted: 8 Jul 2013

Following the success of last years sell-out session on fiction and human rights, Amnesty International will hold another event for teachers at the Edinburgh Book Festival. It will explore the use of fiction as a means of informing young people about the death penalty. Posted: 3 Jul 2013

On Wednesday 28 November, Scotland's Minister for Environment and Climate Change Paul Wheelhouse announced the first round of recipients of the Governments Climate Justice Fund. Posted: 29 Nov 2012

Environment and Climate Change Minister Paul Wheelhouse, will tomorrow (Wednesday 28th November) outline the Scottish Governments role in delivering climate justice at an event hosted by Amnesty International Scotland, Christian Aid Scotland and WWF Scotland. Posted: 27 Nov 2012

Amnesty International Scotland, Christian Aid Scotland, WWF Scotland and The University of Edinburgh are hosting a very special event examining Scotland's role in delivering climate justice, featuring Scotlands Environment and Climate Change Minister, Paul Wheelhouse MSP, as keynote speaker. Posted: 26 Nov 2012

Amnesty International has warned that the plight of foreign nationals in Libya has worsened since the end of Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafis rule, amid a general climate of lawlessness in the country. Posted: 13 Nov 2012

The Chinese authorities are intensifying a crackdown against dissidents ahead of the imminent transition of power in the country, Amnesty International warned today. Posted: 2 Nov 2012

Jeremy Irons today (1 Nov) urged people throughout the UK to send a message of solidarity and hope to men, women and children around the world whose rights have been denied as he helped to launch Amnesty Internationals Write for Rights Campaign. Posted: 1 Nov 2012

Amnesty International today announced the winner of its prestigious Freedom of Expression Award at the Edinburgh Fringe: Bravo 22 Companys The Two Worlds of Charlie F, written by Owen Sheers and directed by Stephen Rayne. Posted: 23 Aug 2012

Amnesty International today announced the shortlist for its annual Freedom of Expression Award at the Edinburgh Fringe. Posted: 21 Aug 2012

Amnesty International is organising a demonstration at the Russian Embassy in Melville Street, Edinburgh, tomorrow at midday, just as the verdict in the trial of Russian singers from punk band Pussy Riot, is expected to be announced. Posted: 16 Aug 2012

Includes Stand Up For Freedom, No Pressure to be Funny, Comics vs Critics match and new Secret Comedy Podcast. Posted: 3 Aug 2012

Amnesty International today announced a record number of entries for its Freedom of Expression Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, with more than 110 productions nominated. Posted: 30 Jul 2012

Amnesty International Scotland strongly welcomes today's announcement from the Scottish Government that it intends to legislate to allow same sex marriage. Posted: 25 Jul 2012

Amnesty International marks 15 years at the Fringe campaigning for freedom of expression this year, with a packed programme across the Edinburgh festivals including comedy, theatre, street art and literature. Posted: 20 Jul 2012

Amnesty International marks 15 years at the Fringe campaigning for freedom of expression this year, with a packed programme across the Edinburgh festivals including comedy, theatre, street art and literature. Posted: 20 Jul 2012

Amnesty International Scotland strongly welcomes this afternoon's debate by MSPs on the Arms Trade Treaty, taking place at 5pm today. Posted: 21 Jun 2012

Scottish Arms Control Campaigner, David Grimason, Amnesty International Scotland and Oxfam Scotland met with the Secretary of State for Scotland, Michael Moore MP today to ensure that the Scottish people's message of support for a robust Arms Trade Treaty is conveyed to the UK Government ahead of July's UN negotiations. Posted: 21 Jun 2012

In response to Dundee City Council 'withdrawal' of support for the Dalai Lama and lack of welcome by Scottish Government, Shabnum Mustapha, Programme Director for Amnesty International in Scotland, said: It is appalling and very worrying if Dundee City Council has withdrawn its support for the Dalai Lamas visit to its city due to pressure from the Chinese Government." Posted: 20 Jun 2012