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Urgent Action update: Opposition member facing new charges in Congo
Additional charges were brought against Paulin Makaya on 6 January in connection with a shooting at the central prison of Brazzaville on 29 December 2016, while six of his acquaintances were visiting.
Urgent action outcomes 08 Feb 2017 -
Urgent Action: Prisoners of conscience could face life in prison in Indonesia
Four Papuan political activists have been detained since 19 December 2016 in Manado, North Sulawesi Province for “rebellion” (makar).
Urgent action outcomes 06 Feb 2017 -
Urgent Action: Demand release of human rights defender in Cuba
Five days after Fidel Castro’s death, human rights defender Eduardo Cardet was detained and has since been held in provisional detention in Holguín, south-east Cuba.
Urgent action outcomes 01 Feb 2017 -
Six videos to help you talk about women’s human rights in the classroomFurther education resources, Secondary education resources, Film or media, Teaching resource 30 Jan 2017 -
Urgent Action: Prominent peace activist detained without bail in Japan
Hiroji Yamashiro has been detained since mid-October 2016 after protesting against new U.S. military construction projects in Okinawa.
Urgent action outcomes 30 Jan 2017 -
Urgent Action update: Student activist's fifth bail request denied in Thailand
On 1 February, on the expiry of his detention order, authorities are due to ask the courts permission to continue the detention of law student Jatupat Boonpattararaksa who may face up to 15 years’ imprisonment for posting a BBC article on Facebook.
Urgent action outcomes 30 Jan 2017 -
Northern Ireland: Amnesty welcomes legal challenge to latest abortion prosecutionPress release 26 Jan 2017
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Does writing to your MP actually work?Blog post 26 Jan 2017
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Trump’s global gag is a devastating blow for women’s rightsJust days after the huge demonstrations for women's rights around the globe, US President Donald Trump put the rights of women at risk by reinstating the so-called 'global gag rule'. We explain what that is and why it's incredibly dangerous for women's…
Blog post 26 Jan 2017 -
Demand that Theresa May raises human rights with President TrumpAs Donald Trump fulfils some of his manifesto promises and tramples over the rights of people around the world in the process, we need our Prime Minister Theresa May to commit to standing up for those rights.
Blog post 26 Jan 2017 -
Bahrain: postponement of Nabeel Rajab's verdict for sixth time is blatant harassmentPress release 23 Jan 2017
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Urgent Action: Dissident Iranian cleric in need of medical care
Elderly dissident Iranian cleric Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Nekounam has been on hunger strike for 31 days in protest at his detention and the denial of specialized medical care by the authorities.
Urgent action outcomes 23 Jan 2017 -
US presidential inauguration: Trump must drop 'hateful rhetoric' and respect human rightsPress release 20 Jan 2017
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Russian lawmakers should drop plans to decriminalise domestic violencePress release 19 Jan 2017
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Northern Ireland: “women seeking abortions are not criminals” - Amnesty, in response to latest pill casePress release 18 Jan 2017
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Belfast rally to follow Donald Trump’s inaugurationPress release 18 Jan 2017
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What does a Trump administration mean for women around the world?The environment for women’s rights activism today looks very different from just a year ago, and with the new Trump administration on the cards, woman and girls must brace themselves for the next four years – it could get ugly.
Blog post 18 Jan 2017 -
Urgent Action update: Graffiti artist still in maximum-security prison in Cuba
Cuban graffiti artist Danilo Maldonado Machado (‘El Sexto’) continues to be detained in a maximum-security prison, a month and a half after his arrest.
Urgent action outcomes 18 Jan 2017 -
UA update: Activists released but still charged with rebellion in Indonesia
Hosea Yeimo and Ismael Alua, detained on 19 December for peaceful political demonstrations, have been released by the police. They are still being charged with rebellion (makar) and could face up to life imprisonment.
Urgent action outcomes 16 Jan 2017
