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Online abuse of women widespread in UK

Online abuse of women is widespread in the UK according to our new research. One in five women say they've been abused online, often resulting in real psychological harm. Read more and download our full report.

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Free Human Rights Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh - LG

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.

Mexico: authorities failing victims of femicide as gender-based violence continues at a terrifying pace

Last year at least ten women were murdered every day in Mexico

Poland: Government's 'deeply misogynistic' attitude condemned

Government’s near total ban on abortion, lack of protection for victims of violence and no recognition that sex without consent is rape is a human rights violation

Azerbaijan: Authorities using smear campaign to silence women activists - new briefing

Women who have played a prominent role in campaigning for women’s rights in Azerbaijan are being subject to reprisals and threats

Yemen: detained actress and model at risk of forced virginity test

Yemen’s Huthi authorities must halt plans to carry out a forced “virginity test” on a Yemeni actress and model who has been arbitrarily detained for nearly three months on spurious grounds, said Amnesty International, which is calling for her immediate release.

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland: women blocked from care as Western Trust ceases early medical abortion service

The failure of Northern Ireland’s Health Minister to commission abortion services has again caused abortion provision to break down and is putting women in a vulnerable position, Amnesty International said today in response to news that the Western Trust will cease taking referrals for early medical abortion services from 5pm today.

Turkey: 'World is watching' as women stand up to Erdogan's withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention

The withdrawal of the Istanbul Convention violates the rights of millions of women and girls in Turkey

Northern Ireland: Amnesty welcomes Westminster action on abortion services

One year since abortion regulations were published, it is unacceptable that these services have yet to be commissioned. This is a damning indictment of the failure of the Northern Ireland Health Minister to prioritise the health of women and girls.

Saudi Arabia: failure to quash Loujain al-Hathloul's conviction condemned

Response to today’s decision by Saudi Arabia’s Specialised Criminal Court to uphold the conviction against women’s rights defender Loujain al-Hathloul, 31, following a deeply unfair trial.

Belarus: women activists subject to threats and abuse for taking part in protests - new report

Women who have played prominent roles in the protests sweeping Belarus are subject to reprisals and threats

Saudi Arabia: release of Loujain al-Hathloul 'an incredible relief'

Response to news that the Saudi Arabian human rights defender Loujain al-Hathloul was released from prison earlier today.

Argentina: historic vote to legalise abortion strongly welcomed

Amnesty International has strongly welcomed the preliminary approval of the bill on the voluntary termination of pregnancy passed today by Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies.

Saudi Arabia: transfer of Loujain al-Hathloul's case to 'notorious' court condemned

Response to a decision to transfer an ongoing case against the prominent Saudi Arabian human rights defender Loujain al-Hathloul to the unfair Specialised Criminal Court following a trial session today.

Saudi Arabia: Loujain al-Hathloul trial resumes tomorrow

Response to reports that the prominent Saudi Arabian human rights defender Loujain al-Hathloul will appear in court tomorrow as part of a long-running trial over her human rights activism.

Saudi Arabia/UK: letter to PM calls for action on jailed women activists ahead of G20

Ahead of the G20 meeting being hosted by Saudi Arabia later this week (21-22 November), Amnesty International has written to Boris Johnson calling on him to use the “platform” of the international summit to call for the release of a group of jailed Saudi women’s rights activists.

Saudi Arabia: business leaders must avoid 'dirty deals' at B20 summit

Amnesty International is calling on business leaders participating in the “B20” summit in Saudi Arabia next week to avoid “dirty deals” and to indicate how they intend to prevent their companies becoming involved in human rights violations in the Kingdom.

USA: reports of forced sterilisation of women in immigration detention 'deeply alarming'

USA: reports of forced sterilisation of women in immigration detention 'deeply alarming'

Newcastle United deal was always 'blatant' Saudi sportswashing

Response to news that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners and Reuben Brothers have withdrawn from the process to buy Newcastle United Football Club.

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