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UK: Police forces ‘supercharging racism’ with crime predicting tech – new reportAmnesty’s new report ‘Automated Racism’ reveals dangerous discrimination in police prediction tools
20 Feb 2025 Press release -
USA: Government has ‘completely gutted’ the right to seek asylum at US-Mexico border – new researchUnaccompanied minors stranded without way to seek help or safety
20 Feb 2025 Press release -
France: Lawmakers must reject 'discriminatory' bill to ban hijabs in all sportsSenate to debate and vote the bill this week
18 Feb 2025 Press release -
Wales: Welsh Parliament must 'send a strong message in support' of GazaAhead of tomorrow's Welsh parliamentary debate, we call on Members of the Senedd to support the suspension of UK arms exports to Israel, as well as to review public-sector investments and boost humanitarian support for Gaza.
18 Feb 2025 Press release -
Looking ahead to 2025: a critical year for human rights in ScotlandAmnesty International Scotland's Programme Director Neil Cowan writes about his hopes and ambitions for the Scottish human rights movement in 2025
17 Feb 2025 Blog post -
Russia: One year on Amnesty International demands truth and accountability for Navalny's death16 Feb 2025 Press release -
UK: PM must take 'urgent action' after meeting with Alaa Abdel Fattah's mother and committing to secure release
Abdel Fattah, a 43-year-old UK national, is a prominent blogger and writer who’s been in detention in Egypt since September 2019
16 Feb 2025 Press release -
UK: Government order for Apple to allow encrypted data access will ‘severely harm’ users’ privacy rightsOrder attempts to force Apple to provide security authorities access to encrypted user data
14 Feb 2025 Press release -
London: Shell must clean up its ‘toxic mess’ in Niger Delta‘Shell must take responsibility for the poisoning they have caused both directly and indirectly and commit to cleaning up their toxic mess’ - Peter Frankental
13 Feb 2025 Press release -
Poland: Decision to retry activist prosecuted for aiding an abortion should be shown 'compassion'Justyna Wydrzyńska on trial for supporting a victim of domestic violence
13 Feb 2025 Press release -
UK/China: ‘Red lines, not red carpet’ needed as Lammy hosts top China diplomat in London‘This is an opportunity to show that the UK will not allow China to buy its silence over human rights concerns’ - Felix Jakens
13 Feb 2025 Press release -
London: Activists stage ‘Ecocide Babe’ stunt outside courts as Shell trial beginsPhoto op: Activist to hold a ‘baby’ that has simulated crude oil congealed around its mouth highlighting the public health impact of environmental devastation caused by Shell in Nigeria - Royal Courts of Justice, Thursday 13 February at 9am
12 Feb 2025 Press release -
UK: over 60% of people agree it should not be a crime for sex workers to work together - new pollUK: over 60% of people agree it should not be a crime for sex workers to work together - new poll
12 Feb 2025 Press release -
Haiti: Children suffering gang recruitment, attacks and sexual violence amid escalating crisis - New ReportThe relentless gang violence in Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas has resulted in a brutal attack on childhood in Haiti, Amnesty International said in a new report.
11 Feb 2025 Press release -
Saudi Arabia: Leeds student jailed in Saudi for tweeting in support women's rights releasedSalma al-Shehab’s ordeal in prison is finally over
10 Feb 2025 Press release -
Fighting for Environmental JusticeI was eight when I first saw an oil spill. What is happening in the Niger Delta affects places far away from us like Australia, America, South America. I ask that Amnesty followers support the Ogoni people and other affected communities in their fight…
07 Feb 2025 Blog post -
Sudan: Civilians at imminent risk of ‘deadly reprisals’ as forces escalate fighting in KhartoumTarget lists reported to be circulating with activists, human rights and medical workers’ names on them
07 Feb 2025 Press release -
USA: Trump’s sanctions on ICC are ‘vindictive and aggressive’‘The sanctions constitute another betrayal of our common humanity’ - Agnès Callamard
07 Feb 2025 Press release
