news blogMay 2008
First British player to have a career in the NBA becomes Olympic Ambassador for Human Rights
JOHN AMAECHI, London 2012 Bid ambassador, speaks out against China's human rights record and calls for Olympians to follow suit Posted: 31 May 2008
South coast paralympian hits out at China's human rights record
Seaford resident and 2000 and 2004 Paralympian Kristina Veasey calls on other sportsmen and women to speak out on behalf of China's citizens Posted: 31 May 2008
Scotland: Parliament debates No Recourse rule
Amnesty welcomes Scottish Parliament discussion on 'No Recourse' but insists that action is needed rather than words Posted: 29 May 2008
Media Awards 2008 shortlist announced
Amnesty International UK today announced the shortlists for its prestigious annual Media Awards Posted: 29 May 2008
60 years of human rights failure-governments must apologise and act now
Amnesty International today (28 May) challenged world leaders to apologise for six decades of human rights failure and to re-commit themselves to deliver concrete improvements. Posted: 28 May 2008
Amnesty welcomes Mark Durkan's Westminster move on cluster bombs
As representatives from over 100 governments start to arive in Dublin for next week's major diplomatic conference, where world leaders will finalise the text of an international treaty to ban the use of cluster bombs, Amnesty International welcomes SDLP Leader Mark Durkan's parliamentary move calling on the UK government to ban the weapons. Posted: 19 May 2008
Amnesty details wave of homophobia in Eastern Europe
Shocking new briefing profiles verbal and physical attacks and the current state of legislation in 19 countries across Eastern Europe Posted: 17 May 2008
Zimbabwe: Violence reaches crisis point
Youths forced to fight; schools close as teachers flee violence Posted: 16 May 2008
Europe: Lesbians and gay men march with pride to end prejudice
On the eve of the International Day Against Homophobia (17 May), Amnesty International calls on governments in Europe to secure the right of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to celebrate their identity. Posted: 16 May 2008
Zimbabwe: Trade unionists in detention at risk of torture
Amnesty International supporters are urging authorities in Zimbabwe to immediately release two leading trade unionists Posted: 15 May 2008
Most British people believe UK Government cannot claim to be a force for good unless it agrees to cluster bombs ban
Nearly eight out of ten people (79%) in Great Britain think the government should support a worldwide ban on cluster bombs Posted: 15 May 2008
Guantanamo: 'We will close' promises not enough- Ming Campbell in Washington
Sir Menzies Campbell speaks out after Amnesty delegation meets US government to discuss future of notorious prison camp Posted: 15 May 2008
Colombia: Extradition of paramilitary leaders must not lead to closure of investigation into their responsibility in human rights violations
The Colombian government's decision to extradite 14 paramilitary leaders wanted in the USA on drugs-trafficking charges should not Posted: 13 May 2008
Burma/Myanmar: Cyclone relief- Asian governments must insist on swift action
Leaders of Amnesty International in the Asia Pacific region, who are meeting in Hong Kong, have called on their governments to use every means possible to pressure the Burmese authorities Posted: 12 May 2008
Lebanon: Leaders must prevent human rights abuses
All political leaders in Lebanon must clearly instruct their supporters to refrain from recklessly carrying out attacks Posted: 12 May 2008
Guantánamo ex-detainee Murat Kurnaz visits Belfast
Former Guantánamo detainee Murat Kurnaz launches his powerful book 'Five Years of My Life: an Innocent Man in Guantánamo' at an Amnesty International event in the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Thursday May 8th, 6.30pm, Black Box Café, Hill St, Belfast. Posted: 12 May 2008
UK must pursue investigations against suspected war criminal
Amnesty appeals to authorities to provide protection to prospective witnesses Posted: 9 May 2008
Oxford pupil wins Amnesty International poetry competition award for the Midlands
Aditi Gaddam's poem named You Can't Jail Minds the Midlands regional winner Posted: 9 May 2008
Burma/Myanmar: Cooperate with the international community to ensure appropriate aid for victims
Junta must ensure help goes to all victims irrespective of race, colour or creed Posted: 8 May 2008
Saudi Arabia: Appeal launched for professor facing flogging for meeting woman in cafe
Amnesty International has launched an urgent appeal for a university professor in Saudi Arabia who has been sentenced to 150 lashes and eight months' imprisonment for meeting a woman in a coffee shop. Posted: 7 May 2008
