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Brazil: Protect the right to protestBasic freedoms are under threat in Brazil. Mass protests have led to ill-equipped police using unnecessary force on civilians. We're calling on Brazil not to turn the beautiful game ugly, and respect human rights for all.
21 Jul 2014 -
Fifa: unique opportunity to 'get human rights off the bench' for future World Cup bidsPress release 09 Jun 2014
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Brazil: Dangerous brew of police abuses and impunity threatens to mar World CupPress release 05 Jun 2014
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Brazil 2014 - Eric Cantona looks ahead to Rio29 May 2014 -
Sol Campbell champions Amnesty UK's first ever football film festivalPress release 21 May 2014
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Two acclaimed Latin American women's football films at Amnesty's 'Sidelines' festivalPress release 15 May 2014
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Right to protest under threat as Brazil pushes 'terrorism' law ahead of World Cup
One month ahead of the start of the World Cup, Amnesty International has warned of a crackdown on freedom of expression as Brazil moves to pass a ‘terrorism’ law that could criminalise peaceful protest before the tournament starts there in June.
Press release 12 May 2014 -
Campaign lowdown: Sport and human rightsHuman rights have a vital role to play in sport that is often overlooked. From fighting racism, sexism and homophobia to standing up for the rights of the workers building stadiums, sport and human rights are intrinsically linked. We campaign around…
Explainer, Campaign resource 25 Apr 2014 -
Looking for Rio - Saturday 7 JuneFrom Sugarloaf and Corcovado to Copacabana beach and cramped favelas, football is everywhere in Rio de Janeiro. Like Carnival, the game is an expression of the spirit and soul of the people of Brazil. Seeking to capture this phenomenon, Eric Cantona…
25 Apr 2014 -
Informe Robinson documentary double bill - Friday 6 JuneSpainâ's award-winning monthly sports TV programme Informe Robinson hosted by former Liverpool and QPR striker Michael Robinson brings us two documentaries exploring the role of football in war and conflict.
25 Apr 2014 -
Qatar: new report shows exploitation and abuse of foreign domestic workersPress release 22 Apr 2014
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Brazil: Human rights under threat ahead of the World CupPress release 11 Apr 2014
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Cracking whips at Sochi: Russia's crackdown on free speech continuesIt’s two years today since Pussy Riot climbed the steps to the altar of Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, and ‘performed’, jumping, chanting, with unplugged guitars and microphones. After a minute, they were removed from the church.
Blog post 21 Feb 2014 -
Qatar: migrant workers and the World Cup - European Parliament hearing tomorrowPress release 12 Feb 2014
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Qatar: new standards for migrant workers only 'a starting point'Press release 11 Feb 2014
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Sochi: letter to Olympics Committee calls for action over crackdown on environmentalistsPress release 10 Feb 2014
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Anthony Holden on Russia, Sochi 2014, and TchaikovskyAs the Winter Olympics open in Sochi, writer, broadcaster and critic Anthony Holden says why he things they pose as many problems for Vladimir Putin as those he thinks he has solved.
Blog post 08 Feb 2014 -
Sochi Olympics: Amnesty UK director to deliver global petition to President Putin in MoscowPress release 27 Jan 2014
