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Jordan: Risk of humanitarian disaster as 12,000 Syrian refugees stranded in 'no man's land'Press release 09 Dec 2015
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Azerbaijan: Leyla Yunus' release should spur freedom for all prisoners of consciencePress release 09 Dec 2015
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Why it’s better to buy Fair TradeOur online retail manager, Georgie White, explains what it means to buy Fair Trade and why we have a long history of selling ethically sourced products.
Blog post 09 Dec 2015 -
Iraq: How 'Islamic State' got its weaponsPress release 08 Dec 2015
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Americas: Abortion rights activists threatened, attacked and harassed – New ReportPress release 07 Dec 2015
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How Islamic State got its weaponsIrresponsible arms transfers to Iraq by countries including the UK, USA, Russia, China, Germany and France have provided the armed group Islamic State (ISIS) with a huge and lethal arsenal.
07 Dec 2015 -
The long road to death penalty abolition in Mongolia"It has been a long and difficult road to finally convince the Mongolian authorities to abolish this cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment. We faced many challenges along the way, but never lost hope." Our campaigner in Mongolia on the historic…
Blog post 04 Dec 2015 -
Uganda: Election run up marred by arrests, harassment and torture of oppositionPress release 04 Dec 2015
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Why we’ve published My Little Book of BIG FreedomsAt Amnesty we know that human rights are crucial to a well-functioning society. In our view, all of us should understand, uphold and celebrate them, no matter how old or young we are.
Blog post 03 Dec 2015 -
Northern Ireland: Amnesty welcomes High Court challenge on same-sex marriagePress release 02 Dec 2015
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Tunisia: Sweeping crackdown signals abuse of emergency measuresPress release 02 Dec 2015
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Syria military action vote: our view on the UK ISIS strategyAs parliament votes whether the UK should join the coalition to launch airstrikes inside Syria, this has become the latest political football, with strongly held views on both sides. Whatever the outcome, we must make sure civilians are protected.
Blog post 02 Dec 2015 -
Yemen conflict: Does the UK have blood on its hands?Continuous, indiscriminate airstrikes have rained down on Yemen for six months, killing hundreds and injuring hundreds more. This is not a conflict the UK can stand back and claim its hands are clean. The Saudi Arabian coalition is using UK weaponry and…
Blog post 01 Dec 2015 -
Qatar 2022: Five years since awarding World Cup, human rights failures shame FIFA and QatarPress release 01 Dec 2015
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Eritrea: New report into the abuses driving huge refugee flows to EuropePress release 01 Dec 2015
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Stocking-filler book of human rights protections illustrated by children's laureate Chris RiddellPress release 01 Dec 2015
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Northern Ireland: Amnesty welcomes landmark court decision on abortion lawPress release 30 Nov 2015
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Abortion ban in Northern Ireland found to breach human rightsSarah Ewart’s first pregnancy was given a fatal foetal diagnosis and she had to travel to England to terminate her pregnancy as it was illegal at home in Northern Ireland, turning her life into a living nightmare. But with our help she has won a stunning…
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Our ethical Christmas gift ideas 2015Christmas is fast approaching, but don't panic - we've put together our ethical Christmas gift guide to help you find the perfect present. And they're all available to buy from our online shop so you'll be using your commercial power to support a good…
Blog post 26 Nov 2015 -
Saudi Arabia: Shi'a activists and juvenile offenders among 50 set to be executedPress release 26 Nov 2015