Press release archive
Whether you're looking for something specific or just exploring, this space brings together resources from across the Knowledge Hub.
Search, filter and browse to find the resources you need.
Showing 11296 pages
Clear all filters-
USA: Biden's newly-signed hate crimes legislation is 'major step forward'‘The US must confront and uproot the systems of white supremacy’
Press release 20 May 2021 -
Spain/Morocco: migrants subjected to violence and used as 'pawns' at Ceuta borderAmnesty International has denounced the mistreatment of migrants by Spanish security forces and the army at its border with Morocco in the north African Spanish territory of Ceuta.
Press release 19 May 2021 -
Belarus: Leading news site blocked and journalists interrogated
Belarus’ Ministry of Information has blocked a leading Belarusian news site TUT.by and raided its offices and interrogated editors at the outlet.
Press release 18 May 2021 -
Peru: Evidence confirms indigenous communities in Espinar exposed to toxic metals pollution - new reportThe government of Peru is failing to protect members of the Indigenous K'ana People’s communities in Espinar who are exposed to mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium and other toxic metals.
Press release 18 May 2021 -
USA: Biden's approval of weapons sale to Israel puts civilians at greater riskResponse to reports that the Biden administration has approved a $735 million sale of US weapons to Israel.
Press release 18 May 2021 -
Russia: proposed new laws will criminalise Navalny supportersPress release 18 May 2021 -
Denmark: Nationwide demonstrations planned against deportation of Syrian refugeesThousands of people in Denmark are expected to attend demonstrations and protests in 25 cities across Denmark tomorrow (19 May) to oppose the Danish government's withdrawal of residence permits for Syrian refugees.
Press release 18 May 2021 -
Amnesty UK welcomes new Chief Executive OfficerPress release 18 May 2021
-
Israeli attacks on homes in Gaza must be investigated as war crimesIsraeli forces have displayed a shocking disregard for the lives of Palestinian civilians by carrying out airstrikes targeting residential buildings, in some cases killing entire families - including children - in attacks that may amount to war crimes or…
Press release 17 May 2021 -
Iran: brutal murder of gay man must be fully investigatedAmnesty International is calling for a full investigation into the horrifying murder of Alireza Fazeli Monfared, a 20-year-old gay man killed in Iran earlier this month.
Press release 17 May 2021 -
UK: virtual walk from London to Tehran for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, Anoosheh Ashoori and Mehran Raoof‘We are with these persecuted people every step of the way’
Press release 14 May 2021 -
Scotland: Concerns continue over 'heavy-handed' raids by immigration officialsWe are extremely concerned at the continued heavy-handed use of raids to remove people from their community and family, in distressing circumstances.
Press release 14 May 2021 -
Benin: Attack on three trans women must prompt authorities to protect LGBTI peoplePress release 13 May 2021
-
Mozambique: Palma rescue attempts jeopardised by racist discrimination - new testimonySurvivors of terror attack told how white contractors airlifted to safety before local Black people.
Press release 13 May 2021 -
Israel/Gaza: likely war crimes by Israeli military and Palestinian armed groupsIsraeli attacks on residential towers in Gaza are collective punishment of Palestinians, while Palestinian rockets are unguided and inherently indiscriminate
Press release 13 May 2021 -
Qatar: fears grow for detained labour activistThe Qatari authorities must urgently reveal the whereabouts of Malcolm Bidali, a Kenyan national who has been forcibly disappeared since 4 May, when he was taken from his labour accommodation for questioning by the state security service.
Press release 13 May 2021 -
UK: Conversion therapy ban must include harmful religious practicesConversion therapy has no place in our society - it is a bogus practice and a clear breach of human rights.
Press release 13 May 2021 -
Myanmar: 3 year sentence for journalist who coverd coup shows journalism has been 'criminalised'Press release 12 May 2021
-
Azerbaijan: Authorities using smear campaign to silence women activists - new briefingPress release 12 May 2021 -
Northern Ireland: Queen's speech proposal could set 'dangerous precedent for rule of law'Press release 11 May 2021
