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Syria 10 Years On - Assad’s Pyrrhic VictoryWhile Assad's regime and its backers continue to eviscerate the country, Syria’s human rights community is not just petitioning and protesting against atrocities; they’re also hunting down torturers and war criminals
Blog post 11 Mar 2021 -
Saudi Arabia: failure to quash Loujain al-Hathloul's conviction condemnedResponse 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.
Press release 10 Mar 2021 -
COVID-19: Global 'Fair Shot' campaign launched to combat vaccine nationalismCOVID-19: Global 'Fair Shot' campaign launched to combat vaccine nationalism
Press release 10 Mar 2021 -
Senegal: Restraint needed as three-day protest announced in wake of deaths
Senegal protests triggered by arrest of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko
Press release 08 Mar 2021 -
Belarus: women activists subject to threats and abuse for taking part in protests - new reportWomen who have played prominent roles in the protests sweeping Belarus are subject to reprisals and threats
Press release 08 Mar 2021 -
Switzerland: Face covering ban 'dangerous and violates freedom of expression'Switzerland voted in favour of banning face coverings in public, including the burka or niqab worn by Muslim women
Press release 07 Mar 2021 -
UK/Iran: developments in Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's case are 'bittersweet'Response to reports from her MP Tulip Siddiq that the British national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe detained in Iran will have her ankle tag removed but also be required to attend court this week in relation to a second charge placing today’s release in…
Press release 07 Mar 2021 -
Friends & Families of Syria’s Disappeared Develop a Roadmap for JusticeFriends & families of Syria’s disappeared develop a roadmap for justice. Amnesty's Kristyan Benedict spoke with one of its main architects, and longtime Amnesty partner, Ahmad Helmi who runs the Ta’afi initiative.
Blog post 06 Mar 2021 -
UK: Amnesty launches bitesize lessons to teach a new generation of human rights defendersAmnesty UK has created series of lessons to help parents and teachers educate children aged 5-19 years old about equality, fairness and justice in the world
Press release 05 Mar 2021 -
COVID-19: Health worker death toll rises to at least 17,000 - rapid vaccine rollout neededMore than half the world’s doses have so far been administered in just 10 rich countries, making up less than 10% of the world’s population
Press release 05 Mar 2021 -
Switzerland: Face veil ban is a violation of women's rightsThe proposed face veil ban in Switzerland cannot be viewed as a measure to liberate women. It is a dangerous policy that violates women’s rights, including freedom of expression and religion.
Press release 04 Mar 2021 -
Hong Kong: bail denied to pro-democracy activists in 'unprecedented' mass trialA court in Hong Kong has denied bail to 32 out of 47 pro-democracy politicians and activists, in the biggest mass prosecution since the city’s national security and criminal law came into effect last June
Press release 04 Mar 2021 -
Egypt: mother and baby were forcibly disappeared for two yearsPress release 04 Mar 2021
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MOHAMED, GASSER AND KARIM RELEASEDDetained for their crucial human rights work in Egypt, Mohamed, Gasser and Karim were released after international pressure
04 Mar 2021 -
Northern Ireland: Chief Constable criticised for spit hoods roll-out in defiance of policing board
Amnesty International and other civil society organisations in Northern Ireland have criticised a decision by the Chief Constable of the Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) to give spit hoods to 4,000 more officers in defiance of the Policing Board. In 81% of cases, PSNI used spit hoods on people with disabilities. Spit hoods used by PSNI 8 times on children, aged 10-17.
Press release 04 Mar 2021 -
Myanmar: military's shoot-to-kill tactics condemnedResponse to reports of numerous killings by the Myanmar armed forces yesterday, the deadliest day since the 1 February coup
Press release 04 Mar 2021 -
Mexico: Women subjected to sexual violence at gender rights protest - new reportAmnesty investigation reveals the extreme force used by law enforcement on women protesters in Mexico
Press release 03 Mar 2021 -
Ghana: Authorities must end discrimination against LGBTI people and activistsPress release 03 Mar 2021 -
Israel / OPT: International Criminal Court will investigate 'war crimes' in Palestinian territoriesInternational Criminal Court will investigate 'war crimes' in Palestinian territories
Press release 03 Mar 2021 -
Strong public support for Human Rights Act after Covid crisisPress release 03 Mar 2021
