The Director of Casa Alianza Honduras, a children’s rights organization, was beaten and detained by military police on 8 May. He believes his mistreatment was in retaliation for speaking out against violence against children in...
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Tariq Shabazz is a researcher, writer and campaigner who works within a network of various human rights organisations.
16-year-old Samir Awad was brutally assassinated by Israeli soldiers. After finishing his school science exam in January 2013 the child was walking along a crossing close to the Israeli fence in the West Bank. He was ambushed by...
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My name's Anna and work in the Community and Events Fundraising Team at Amnesty International UK. I love that my role gives me the opportunity to work with our incredible supporters in the many different ways they get involved. I have enormous admiration for all the runners, wheelers, riders, student organisers, event hosts and just about anyone who does something active for Amnesty. Together we can make sure humanity wins.
Every year we look back over all the fantastic AmnesTeas hosted by our supporters, and every year we’re delighted and inspired by people’s efforts. 2013 was no exception, so we’d like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who’s either...
In December 2013, it was widely reported that the North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un mercilessly ordered the execution of his once-powerful uncle for acts of treachery. His alleged crimes ranged from corruption and womanising to...
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I am a press officer here at Amnesty International. I cover Europe, Latin America, sport, business and human rights, and education and students. I job-share with Naomi Westland.