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UK Government: Don’t decriminalise torture

Torture is never OK - under any circumstances. But right now, the government is attempting to pass a Bill that would decriminalise torture and war crimes committed by British soldiers more than five years ago.
An older man sits in a wheelchair looks out of the window.
An older man sits in a wheelchair looks out of the window.

Protect people in care homes during the coronavirus pandemic

In just over three months, 18,562 people living in care homes died from the virus. With cases on the rise again, the government must learn lessons from its decisions and not repeat the same mistakes.

Northern Ireland: Women and girls must be allowed home abortions during the coronavirus pandemic

Women in Northern Ireland are being put at risk due to a complete lack of abortion services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Email the UK Government demanding the rules are changed.
A demonstrator wearing a face mask holding signs reading "PPE" (personal protective equipment) protests about the lack of PPE for NHS nursing staff, outside of St Thomas' Hospital in central London, where Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care on April 7, 2020
A demonstrator wearing a face mask holding signs reading "PPE" (personal protective equipment) protests about the lack of PPE for NHS nursing staff, outside of St Thomas' Hospital in central London, where Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care on April 7, 2020

Protect Most Vulnerable During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Our governments must protect the most vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic. Take action now to make sure they get the help they need.
A woman and children embrace in a group hug
A woman and children embrace in a group hug

Families together

70 high-profile celebrities, actors, singers, comedians and artists have written to the
Prime Minister calling for child refugees to be reunited with their families. But we need your help too. Please add your voice.
Yulia Tsvetkova
Yulia Tsvetkova

Six year sentence for drawing the female body

Yulia Tsvetkova could face 6 years in prison for making drawings of the female body. Email Russia demanding the charges are dropped.
Monireh, Yasaman and Mojgan
Monireh, Yasaman and Mojgan

Iran: 30+ years in prison for protesting against forced veiling laws

Three women have been charged with 'inciting prostitution' for not wearing veils and sentenced to 55 years in prison between them.
Sentenced to death: Mohamed holds his son's hand through prison bars
Sentenced to death: Mohamed holds his son's hand through prison bars

Bahrain: don't execute Hussain Ali and Mohamed Ramadhan

Mohammed and Hussain were tortured into signing a confession and have been sentenced to death. Act now before it's too late
Nasrin hold a statue of lady justice
Nasrin hold a statue of lady justice

Free Human Rights Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh

Nasrin Sotoudeh has been sentenced to 38 years and 148 lashes for her work defending women’s rights. Call for her to be released immediately.
Woman holding placard
Woman holding placard

UK Law must protect survivors of domestic abuse

Migrant women are often already isolated in society. If they face abuse and violence from a partner they must be able to get the help they need to be safe.
Tujan al-Bukhaiti
Tujan al-Bukhaiti

Child refugee faces prison over Facebook posts

A 17-year-old refugee could be jailed for sharing her dad’s Facebook posts, in Jordan. Email now calling for charges to be dropped.
Sarah Mardini and Seán Binder
Sarah Mardini and Seán Binder

Sea rescue volunteers face 25 years in jail

Sarah and Seán could go to prison for 25 years for trying to save lives in the Mediterranean. Email Greece demanding all charges are dropped.
Yiliyasijiang Reheman
Yiliyasijiang Reheman

Young dad torn apart from family

Yiliyasijiang went missing in 2017 and is believed to have been taken to a Chinese ‘re-education camp’. Please help get him back to his family.
Occupied Territories

Tell TripAdvisor to check out of stolen land

Thousands of Palestinians have had their homes destroyed, their land stolen and their rights to live, work and move freely denied.
Marielle Franco
Marielle Franco
Brazil

Demand justice for murdered campaigner Marielle Franco

Marielle Franco was an incredible LGBTI and black rights activists from Rio, Brazil. She was killed by state agents in March 2018.
Marinel Ubaldo
Marinel Ubaldo

Support young climate crisis champion

Marinel’s village was destroyed by a typhoon which killed thousands and left millions homeless. Join her fight against the climate crisis.
Elżbieta Podleśna
Elżbieta Podleśna

Poland: Drop the charges against Elżbieta, Anna and Joanna

Elżbieta, Anna and Joanna could face two years in prison after being accused of owning a poster of the Virgin Mary with a rainbow halo.
Image of Ahmadreza
Image of Ahmadreza
Individuals At Risk

Help save Swedish-Iranian doctor from imminent execution

Call on Iranian authorities to immediately halt the sickening execution of Ahmadreza Djalali
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