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Key facts about gun violenceGun violence is a global human rights issue. Governments have a legal obligation to protect the right to life, and therefore a responsibility to protect people from firearm violence. We have to remind them of this by demanding reform.
Blog post 12 Sep 2018 -
Free press under threat in Northern Ireland as journalists arrestedBlog post 07 Sep 2018
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The Palestinian children who went back to school early to stop it being demolishedThe pupils of Khan al-Ahmar school in the occupied West Bank cut short their holidays and went back to school early to try to stop the Israeli army destroying it.
Blog post 06 Sep 2018 -
Florida: the sunshine state or the death row state?Florida's diehard pursuit of the death penalty casts a black shadow over the sunshine state. It has the second largest death row in the US and is ranked fourth in the number of executions carried out at state level since 1976.
Blog post 31 Aug 2018 -
Will the recruitment of child soldiers ever end?Military groups all over the world continue to recruit child soldiers to fight and perform duties to further their campaigns despite international law ruling it illegal; these children are vulnerable to terrifying abuse.
Blog post 30 Aug 2018 -
Six reasons why Mexico should not sign a shady agreement with the USIf Mexico becomes a "safe third country", thousands of people who are currently seeking refuge in the United States will run the risk of being sent back to their countries by staying in Mexico.
Blog post 29 Aug 2018 -
Good things come in threesThese last weeks of summer have been exceptional for us, seeing the release of three human rights defenders. July saw the release of Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi, in early August our much loved Turkish colleague Taner Kilic was freed and finally in…
Blog post 29 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2018Every year, Amnesty International holds the Imprisoned Writers Series at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Find out more about this year's themes and guest readers.
Blog post 24 Aug 2018 -
Freedom of Expression Award 2018The longlist for the 2018 Freedom of Expression Award has been announced! Find out more about the award, and this year's longlisted shows.
Blog post 20 Aug 2018 -
Wealthy countries can no longer pretend that climate change won’t affect themIt has taken hundreds of heat-related deaths across the northern hemisphere for climate change to make global headlines.
Blog post 17 Aug 2018 -
Argentina’s abortion vote was a stepping stone not a setbackAfter a marathon 16-hour debate, senators decided to reject an abortion law that would have saved countless lives. Despite this setback, change is inevitable.
Blog post 15 Aug 2018 -
Will you help us side with rights?Every day, ordinary people stand up for freedom and equality. They speak out for what is right and fair for all of us, but they are in great danger. Will you help us show them, and the world, you're on their side?
Blog post 15 Aug 2018 -
Will you help send backup to those who need it?
Every day, ordinary people stand up for freedom and equality: for their communities, for themselves, for you. But they need backup to stay safe. That means they need your voice. Will you join us?
Blog post 15 Aug 2018 -
Will you help us defend the defenders?
Every day, ordinary people with extraordinary passion stand up for human rights, they are called human rights defenders. But they are in great danger. So who’s protecting them?
Blog post 14 Aug 2018 -
The rise of social media censorshipBlog post 26 Jul 2018 -
We Shall Fight Until We Win: Celebrating a century of pioneering political womenWe Shall Fight Until We Win: Celebrating a century of pioneering political women
Blog post 24 Jul 2018 -
Your guide to a human rights staycationCan’t face the bother of catching a flight and would rather holiday close to home? Why not consider one of these UK human rights hotspots.
Blog post 20 Jul 2018 -
The spirit of Liu Xiaobo will never dieTuesday 13 July marks the first anniversary of the death of Nobel Laureate, Liu Xiaobo. Read more about his legacy as a human rights advocate.
Blog post 16 Jul 2018 -
Trump UK visit: Stand up to the misogynist in chiefThe misogyny of the Trump administration has moved from theory to practice.
Blog post 13 Jul 2018
