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UAE: authorities launch mass prosecution of human rights activists during COP2812 Dec 2023 Press release
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Spain / UK: Football community unites to tackle discriminationLeading figures in the world of football came together with civil society and diplomats to tackle sexism, racism and homophobia in the game, at a joint Amnesty International and UK Embassy forum in Madrid on Monday (11 December). Former Spanish international Fernando Morientes and ex-England international Anita Asante joined representatives of the La Liga Foundation, Leicester City, Real Betis and others for the anti-discrimination event at the Caixa Forum in Madrid.
12 Dec 2023 Press release -
UK: MPs urged to support calls for immediate halt to UK arms sales to IsraelPrivate members’ bill - Arms Trade (Inquiry and Suspension) Bill - will be presented to Commons on Monday, with Westminster Hall debate the following day
10 Dec 2023 Press release -
COP28: Record number of fossil fuel lobbyists at critical climate talks 'warped'Lobbyists working on behalf of the fossil fuel industry at COP28 rises to at least 2,456, compared to 636 at last year’s summit
05 Dec 2023 Press release -
UAE: despite pledge to hold 'inclusive' COP, 64 dissidents still in Emirati jails24 Nov 2023 Press release
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World Cup: FIFA must press for binding human rights commitments from 2030 and 2034 hosts31 Oct 2023 Press release
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Ethiopia: Facebook algorithms contributed to human rights abuses against Tigrayans during conflict - New ReportEthiopia: Facebook algorithms contributed to human rights abuses against Tigrayans during conflict - New Report
30 Oct 2023 Press release -
Myanmar: ‘Murderous’ airstrike killed 28 civilians including children investigation revealsMyanmar military appear to have used the largest aerial-delivered bomb in their arsenal
13 Oct 2023 Press release -
Global: Unregulated trade in law enforcement weapons fuelling protest violations – New InvestigationUnregulated trade in law enforcement weapons fuelling protest violations – New Investigation
12 Oct 2023 Press release -
Saudi Arabia: migrant workers in Amazon warehouses suffered 'traumatising' abuses - new report10 Oct 2023 Press release
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'Predator' spyware brazenly targeting journalists, politicians, civil society and academics - Major New Investigation'Predator' spyware attacking journalists, politicians, civil society and academics - Major New Investigation
09 Oct 2023 Press release -
Vietnam: Jail sentence for climate activist Hoang Thi Minh Hong condemned
Leading climate activist sentenced to three years in prison on trumped-up tax charge
28 Sep 2023 Press release -
Europe: Six young people take 32 countries to European Court of Human Rights over climate changeGroup will argue in landmark case that government inaction on climate change discriminates against youth
26 Sep 2023 Press release -
Climate change: ‘Fast and fair’ fossil fuel phase-out neededFresh climate call comes as millions set to join protests ahead of next week’s UN meetings
14 Sep 2023 Press release -
UK: Police must allow peaceful protesters to demonstrate at global arms fair in London12 Sep 2023 Press release
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DR Congo: Huge expansion in cobalt and copper mining is ‘wrecking lives’ - new reportMassive expansion in demand for metals for lithium-ion batteries for electric cars is fuelling abuse
12 Sep 2023 Press release -
G20: Leaders must take action to tackle ‘unparalleled’ crises of climate change and debtWealthy countries must fulfil climate finance commitments and increase pledges
08 Sep 2023 Press release -
UK: 'Spy clause' in Online Safety Bill could lead to mass surveillanceUK: 'Spy clause' in Online Safety Bill could lead to mass surveillance
05 Sep 2023 Press release -
UAE: leaked recording shows officials intent on limiting public debate at COP2801 Sep 2023 Press release
