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UK: New human rights ad campaign launched at London underground stationGiant Westminster station posters feature yellow-and-black hazard tape with ‘a lot needs fixing’ message
11 Jul 2024 Press release -
UAE: scores convicted in sham trial of 'UAE84'10 Jul 2024 Press release
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UK: New Government must scrap anti-protest laws to restore freedom of expressionAmnesty International is calling on the new UK Government to urgently rethink how protest and freedom of expression could be championed and protected across the country.
09 Jul 2024 Press release -
Ukraine: major damage to children's hospital in Russian missile attacks is 'abhorrent'The destruction of hospitals as well as residential buildings and essential infrastructure are abhorrent
08 Jul 2024 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Police must do more against ‘appalling’ racist intimidation
Police and politicians must respond more effectively to a campaign of racist intimidation in Antrim, Amnesty International said today.
08 Jul 2024 Press release -
Northern Ireland: Troubles Act repeal must be priority for new Government08 Jul 2024 Press release
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Myanmar: New shipments of jet fuel tracked despite fears over military useJet fuel deliveries come amid recent spike in airstrikes on civilians, including a deadly attack on a monastery in Ah Kyi Pan Pa Lon village in central Myanmar
08 Jul 2024 Press release -
UK: Scrapping of unlawful Rwanda refugee scheme welcomeThe unlawful Rwanda scheme shamed the UK in the eyes of the world, and we welcome this move to scrap it.
08 Jul 2024 Press release -
UK: Call for Starmer government to put in place ‘human rights renaissance’Call for ‘rights renaissance’, with to-do list including an immediate suspension of arms to Israel, scrapping of Rwanda Act, Troubles Act and anti-protest measures, and tackling homelessness crisis
05 Jul 2024 Press release -
Russia: human rights activist arrested for displaying Facebook logo online05 Jul 2024 Press release
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Italy: Migrants detained in conditions 'worse than prison' - new briefingAmnesty visits to centres in Rome and Caltanissetta in Sicily found spartan conditions with foam mattresses on concrete beds, sealed windows and mobiles prohibited
04 Jul 2024 Press release -
Israel-OPT: Dutch investment group pushes for human rights safeguards on surveillance tech04 Jul 2024 Press release
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Iraq: Kurdistan region is failing domestic violence survivors - new report01 Jul 2024 Press release
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Malawi: Court’s decision to keep same-sex relations ban is ‘bitter setback’ for human rights‘The court’s refusal to overturn these laws means LGBTI people in Malawi will continue to face discrimination and persecution simply for who they love’ - Khanyo Farise
28 Jun 2024 Press release -
Russia: jailed anti-war critics being denied family visits - new report26 Jun 2024 Press release
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SHEIN flotation would be 'badge of shame' for London Stock Exchange25 Jun 2024 Press release
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Russia/Ukraine: new ICC arrest warrants are 'crucial step towards justice'25 Jun 2024 Press release
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Global: Women's and girls' rights in Afghanistan must be a priority at UN-hosted Doha meetingThe rights of women and girls in Afghanistan are non-negotiable
24 Jun 2024 Press release -
Namibia: decision to overturn 'sodomy' laws is a victory for human rightsNamibia: decision to overturn 'sodomy' laws is a victory for human rights
21 Jun 2024 Press release -
Election 2024: Leading human rights organisations call for greater scrutiny of human rights policy in campaign period
Politicians need to see human rights as a solution not a problem
20 Jun 2024 Press release
