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Global: X's new privacy policy poses 'huge' human rights risksFrom today, X will collect users' biometric data and other personal information
29 Sep 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 -
UK/Hong Kong: UK government ‘must publicly insist’ on Jimmy Lai’s immediate releaseTuesday 26 September marks Jimmy Lai’s 1,000th day in detention
25 Sep 2023 Press release -
China: #MeToo activists facing ‘baseless’ trial must be released nowOne of the activists was arrested before leaving China to study in the UK
21 Sep 2023 Press release -
France: 'Chilling' attack on journalist is an attempt to cover up serious human rights abusesFrench journalist Ariane Lavrilleux detained for reporting on leaked documents
20 Sep 2023 Press release -
Global: Interactive map reveals a 'blistering attack' on peaceful protests across the worldThe UK is performing worse than average on empowerment rights
18 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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Iran: year of 'unspeakable cruelty' from authorities after Mahsa Amini's death12 Sep 2023 Press release
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UK: Spying scandal highlights threat to people seeking safety from China in the UKActivists who have given information on China to parliamentarians put at risk
11 Sep 2023 Press release -
32,300 people called on the UK government to support women in AfghanistanMany thanks to the tens of thousands of you who took action calling on the UK to safeguard the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan.
11 Sep 2023 -
Hong Kong: Same-sex marriage ruling ‘a moment of hope’ for LGBTI rightsRuling does not go far enough to recognise same-sex marriage
05 Sep 2023 Press release -
UAE: leaked recording shows officials intent on limiting public debate at COP2801 Sep 2023 Press release
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Saudi Arabia: 'ludicrous' death sentence against retired teacher for tweets must be quashed31 Aug 2023 Press release
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China: International response to crimes against humanity in Xinjiang is ‘woefully inadequate’Today marks one year since damning UN report on mass human rights abuses in region
31 Aug 2023 Press release -
Uganda: Death penalty case against 20-year-old man for 'aggravated homosexuality' must be dropped immediatelyUganda: Death penalty case against 20-year-old man for 'aggravated homosexuality' must be dropped immediately
30 Aug 2023 Press release -
Zimbabwe: authorities must investigate reports of abduction and torture of opposition activist29 Aug 2023 Press release
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UK: James Cleverly ‘must challenge’ Chinese government over ever-expanding repressionForeign Secretary should make a public call for the release of businessman Jimmy Lai and others jailed in Hong Kong, and an end to harassment of exiles in UK
29 Aug 2023 Press release -
Lebanon: homophobic attack on bar in Beirut condemned24 Aug 2023 Press release