news blogFebruary 2005
March 2005 Monthly Mailing: GNL
Posted: 28 Feb 2005
March 2005 Monthly Mailing: GNL pullout
Posted: 28 Feb 2005
UK: Prevention of terrorism bill a grave threat to human rights – Call for dropping of Bill
Ahead of the Commons debate today, Amnesty International has called for the withdrawal of the Prevention of Terrorism Bill (PTB), criticising it as a grave threat to human rights, the rule of law and 'separation of powers'. Posted: 28 Feb 2005
Israel: Aharon Barak sample letter
Posted: 28 Feb 2005
UK: Ending violence against women in UK – Report calls for new approach from government
The Women's National Commission and Amnesty International will launch a new report on violence against women in the UK at a special Parliamentary meeting today (28 February), and will call on the government to adopt an integrated, strategic approach to ending all forms of violence against women. Posted: 28 Feb 2005
Death of Amnesty International founder Peter Benenson
Peter Benenson, 1921-2005 Peter Benenson, the founder of the worldwide human rights organisation Amnesty International, died yesterday evening. He was 83. Posted: 26 Feb 2005
Jobs: Media Awards Assistant: Letter
Posted: 25 Feb 2005
Media Awards 2005: Application form
Posted: 25 Feb 2005
UK: Greetings Card Campaign – 100,000 cards boost justice globally
Amnesty International has hailed the success of its annual greetings card campaign, which has seen an estimated 100,000 cards, sent to prisoners and others at risk around the world. Posted: 25 Feb 2005
Iraq: New report calls for end to brutality towards Iraqi women
Women and girls in Iraq are living in fear of violence, a new report by Amnesty International says today (22 February 2005). Iraqi authorities must take effective measures to eradicate violence against women and protect them, said the organisation, and Iraqi women must have an active role in shaping the future of their country. Posted: 22 Feb 2005
UK: Amnesty condemns Clarke's anti-terror bill as 'internment at home'
Amnesty International UK today (22 February 2005) reacted to the announcement in Parliament of the Prevention of Terrorism Bill. Posted: 22 Feb 2005
Amnesty International invites entries for Media Awards
Amnesty International is inviting entries for its 14th annual Media Awards, which recognise excellence in journalism that has made a significant contribution to the UK public's greater awareness and understanding of human rights issues. Posted: 21 Feb 2005
Bulgaria: New report shows mentally disabled patients at risk
A new report released today (17 February) by Amnesty International reveals that people are still at risk of abuse in Bulgaria's social care homes. Posted: 17 Feb 2005
UK: Amnesty hosts UK premiere of 'Hotel Rwanda' in London, Monday 21 February
Amnesty International will proudly host the UK premiere of the widely-acclaimed and Oscar-nominated film, Hotel Rwanda, in London on 21 February. Posted: 17 Feb 2005
Nepal: Amnesty International reveals findings of mission to assess impact of state of emergency
Amnesty International Secretary General Irene Khan, will present the findings of her visit to Nepal at a press conference in New Delhi today (Thursday 17 February). Posted: 16 Feb 2005
Jobs: Campaign Manager Letter new
Posted: 15 Feb 2005
Jobs: Parlimentary Officer: Letter
Posted: 15 Feb 2005
Jobs: Parlimentary Officer: JD
Posted: 15 Feb 2005
Jobs: Parlimentary Officer: Spec
Posted: 15 Feb 2005
UK: Passports withdrawn from two former Guantánamo detainees – reaction
Responding to reports that a number of British men formerly held without trial at Guantánamo Bay have had passports removed, Amnesty International called for the UK authorities to issue guarantees that the decision did not rely on information extracted under torture. Posted: 15 Feb 2005
