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Anti trans organisations exerting powerful influence over media and politics, new analysis revealsAmnesty’s analysis exposes scale of anti-trans influence in UK media and maps rapid rise of anti-trans organisations
21 May 2026 Press release -
UK: One year on from Supreme Court ruling, confusion and fear persist amongst lack of guidance17 Apr 2026 Press release -
The impact of Israel's genocide in Gaza on Palestinian women - new briefingIsrael’s ongoing genocide has pushed Palestinian women and girls in the occupied Gaza Strip to the brink
10 Mar 2026 Press release -
Hungary: Pride organiser faces prison in latest attack on LGBTI rightsThe Pécs District Prosecutor's Office informed Géza Buzás-Hábel that charges had been brought against him for organising Pécs Pride. The prosecutor’s office has referred the case to Pécs District Court which could impose a sentence of up to one year imprisonment.
09 Feb 2026 Press release -
Japan: Last High Court ruling a damaging 'step backwards' on same-sex marriageThe court’s decision today marks a significant step backwards for marriage equality in Japan.
28 Nov 2025 Press release -
Scotland: Amnesty International responds to the latest Scottish abortion law reviewWe welcome the findings of Scotland's latest independent report on abortion laws and urge Scottish politicians to back recommendations to fully decriminalise abortion in the upcoming election
17 Nov 2025 Press release -
'Write for Rights 2025': Global letter-writing campaign launches to stand with people fighting for human rights'Write for Rights 2025': Global letter-writing campaign launches to stand with people fighting for human rights
05 Nov 2025 Press release -
UK: Government's updated sex education guidance is welcome but LGBTI+ content 'remains inadequate'UK: Government's updated sex education guidance is welcome but content on LGBTI+ 'remains inadequate'
15 Jul 2025 Press release -
Russia: Book publishers arrested in 'ruthless campaign' against LGBT+ peopleThe case is built on allegations of distributing more than 900 copies of ten LGBT+ themed publications within Russia
15 May 2025 Press release -
Slovakia: Proposed amendments to the Constitution would endanger the lives LGBTIQ+ peopleSlovakia: Proposed amendments to the Constitution would endanger the lives LGBTIQ+ people
08 Apr 2025 Press release -
Wales: Welsh government must 'accelerate action' to deliver commitment on women's rightsWe call on the Welsh government to honour its commitment to incorporate the UN Convention of the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) on International Women's Day 2025.
07 Mar 2025 Press release -
Why gender justice matters in Education07 Mar 2025 Blog post
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France: Lawmakers must reject 'discriminatory' bill to ban hijabs in all sportsSenate to debate and vote the bill this week
18 Feb 2025 Press release -
Poland: Decision to retry activist prosecuted for aiding an abortion should be shown 'compassion'Justyna Wydrzyńska on trial for supporting a victim of domestic violence
13 Feb 2025 Press release -
UK: over 60% of people agree it should not be a crime for sex workers to work together - new pollUK: over 60% of people agree it should not be a crime for sex workers to work together - new poll
12 Feb 2025 Press release -
Saudi Arabia: Leeds student jailed in Saudi for tweeting in support women's rights releasedSalma al-Shehab’s ordeal in prison is finally over
10 Feb 2025 Press release -
Poland: Unjust conviction of activist accused of aiding an abortion must be overturned
In March 2023, Justyna Wydrzyńska was convicted of abetting an abortion and was sentenced to eight months of community service.
29 Jan 2025 Press release
