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Women's human rights

Three women have been charged with 'inciting prostitution' for not wearing veils and sentenced to over 30 years in prison between them.

Now, with COVID-19 cases confirmed in prisons across Iran, they're in more danger than ever.

Monireh, Yasaman and Mojgan have done nothing wrong. Join thousands calling on Iran’s Head of the Judiciary to release them immediately.

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

Research

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.
The background

Why we work on women's human rights

Human rights apply to all humans, right?
So why do we focus some of our work specifically on women's rights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'
Saudi Arabia

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.
Iraq

UN: Angelina Jolie cites forthcoming Amnesty report on Yezidi children

UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie has cited an upcoming Amnesty International report on Yezidi child survivors of atrocities committed by the Islamic State armed group.
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Lina al-Hathloul calls for UK Government to help jailed sister Loujain

The sister of a jailed Saudi women rights campaigner has called on the UK Government to use its “power and influence” to help secure the human rights defender’s release.

Make Europe a better place for all women and girls

Europe will not be the same after COVID-19. The pandemic is an unprecedented crisis with grave consequences for women and girls.
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: 'heartbreaking' two-year anniversary of jailed women's rights activists

Amnesty International has called on Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz to release prominent women’s rights defenders - two years after they were detained - describing their ongoing plight as “heartbreaking”.
Good news

Yulia Tsvetkova released from house arrest

Russian women’s and LGBTI rights activist, Yulia Tsvetkova, was released from house arrest on 16 March. While she remains under travel restrictions and continues to face criminal and administrative proceedings for her women and LGBTI rights work, this is a positive development.
Blog

Getting girls talking about coerced marriage

Mashiyath Qurashy, part of our Rise Up programme, discusses her campaign to raise awareness about coerced marriage in her community.