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Iranian women's rights activists treated as 'enemies of the state' in renewed crackdownPress release 10 Aug 2016
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Running or swimming for your lifeThe spotlight on the world’s greatest athletes can also be used to shine a light on human rights. For the first time in the history of the Olympics, 10 refugees are competing without a national team.
Blog post 10 Aug 2016 -
Chelsea Manning faces new charges for attempting suicideSadly, Chelsea Manning attempted to take her life in July 2016. Perversely, the US military authorities imprisoning her responded by leveling harsh new charges against her - including the prospect of indefinite solitary confinement.
Blog post 09 Aug 2016 -
Scottish Conservative leader urges marriage equality in Northern Ireland Pride lecturePress release 02 Aug 2016
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Scottish Conservative leader urges marriage equality in Northern Ireland Pride lecturePress release 02 Aug 2016
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Urgent Action update: Congress vote a step back for abortion rights
The Dominican Republic Congress voted on a new reform of the Criminal Code on 19 July. This new code regresses the rights of women and girls as it now only allows abortion where the pregnancy poses a risk to the life of a pregnant woman or girl.
Urgent action outcomes 21 Jul 2016 -
A new Prime Minister. A fresh start for human rights?As Prime Minister Theresa May steps into Number 10, here are the six pledges we're asking her to make to protect human rights in the UK for everyone.
Blog post 13 Jul 2016 -
Urgent Action: Risk of impunity in cases of forced sterilizations in Peru
The right to justice of thousands of women - mainly peasant, Indigenous and Quechua-speaking women – who were sterilized against their will is at risk, after authorities failed to file charges against those responsible before the legal deadline passed.
Urgent action outcomes 08 Jul 2016 -
Urgent Action Update: Istanbul Pride ban enforced
On the day of the banned Istanbul Pride march on 26 June, police used tear gas and plastic bullets against small groups of LGBTI activists.
Urgent action outcomes 07 Jul 2016 -
Empowering women to end FGM and child marriageBlog post 04 Jul 2016
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Urgent Action: Imminent critical congress vote on abortion in Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic Congress is set to vote on July on a partial reform of the Penal Code related to abortion. Lawmakers must not allow a regression in women´s rights.
Urgent action outcomes 29 Jun 2016 -
Urgent Action: Lift ban and protect Istanbul pride marches in Turkey
On 17 June the Governorship of Istanbul announced that the Trans Pride and the Istanbul Pride marches, planned for 19 and 26 June respectively, were banned for security reasons.
Urgent action outcomes 22 Jun 2016 -
Kenyan court ruling supporting anal tests on men suspected of gay sex is 'shocking'Press release 16 Jun 2016
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Amnesty activists to join tonight's 'London Stands with Orlando' vigilPress release 13 Jun 2016
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New call for Northern Ireland abortion reform, as U.N. rules Ireland violates human rightsPress release 09 Jun 2016
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Every donation matched £1 for £1: Join the Revolution against FGM and Child MarriageBlog post 02 Jun 2016
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'Connect, uplift and inspire': Women’s Equality Day 2016Blog post 29 May 2016
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Protecting the human rights of sex workersThe case for decriminalising sex work in the UK, from our Campaigns Director
Blog post 26 May 2016 -
Sex workers must be able to live in safety and free from discrimination - new policy publishedAmnesty's research on why sex workers human rights should be protected, including country-specific briefings
Press release 25 May 2016 -
Out of the shadows: fighting for the rights of sex workersWe're calling for consensual adult sex work to be decriminalised so that sex workers can get protection against abuse, and help and justice for any crimes against them. Hear from our Policy Advisor why we've decided to speak out for sex workers' rights.
Blog post 25 May 2016
