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Iran: 853 people executed last year after surge in use of death penalty in drugs cases04 Apr 2024 Press release
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Uganda: Court 'turned its back' on human rights by failing to repeal callous anti-LGBTI lawThe Anti-Homosexuality Act is one of the most extreme anti-LGBTI laws in the world
03 Apr 2024 Press release -
Life in Gaza - Horror EverywhereI believe that notorious colonialist Winston Churchill said that British people are the only people who like to be told how bad things are. Well, to put it mildly, things are bad in Gaza—how does that make you feel?
03 Apr 2024 Blog post -
Saudi Arabia: twelve football fans could face five years in jail for match chants27 Mar 2024 Press release
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UK: campaigners rename road outside Israeli Embassy 'Genocide Avenue'26 Mar 2024 Press release
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Julian Assange 'left in limbo' by High Court adjournment26 Mar 2024 Press release
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Israel/OPT: UN expert's report on genocide in Gaza must lead to international action26 Mar 2024 Press release
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Russia: justice for victims of concert attack must include addressing evidence of torture25 Mar 2024 Press release
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Israel/OPT: UN Gaza resolution 'long overdue' but must now pave way to enduring ceasefire25 Mar 2024 Press release
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UN: Saudi Arabia to be appointed chair of UN gender equality forum despite ‘abysmal’ women’s rights recordLeaked draft of first written penal code shows catastrophic consequences for women
22 Mar 2024 Press release -
Israel/OPT: David Cameron right to criticise Israel over delays to UK aid for Gaza22 Mar 2024 Press release
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EU: Call for a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza ‘insufficient’ to end civilian sufferingFirst time since the conflict began that the EU has made a call for a ceasefire
22 Mar 2024 Press release -
UK: Lords should 'stand firm' and oppose shameful Rwanda billThe Rwanda scheme is both a deeply flawed but also immoral way to treat people fleeing conflict and persecution
20 Mar 2024 Press release -
Hong Kong: Passing of Article 23 law extends iron fist of China to Hongkongers anywhere in the worldWith this draconian legislation, the Hong Kong government has delivered another crushing blow to human rights in the city.
19 Mar 2024 Press release -
Saudi Arabia: leaked penal code is 'manifesto for repression' - new report19 Mar 2024 Press release
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UK: House of Commons Rwanda vote is a 'shocking spectacle'
UK: House of Commons Rwanda vote is a 'shocking spectacle'
18 Mar 2024 Press release -
Ireland/USA: campaigners call on Biden to 'listen to his Irish roots' over Gaza ceasefire15 Mar 2024 Press release
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Gambia: Urgent call for parliament to keep ban on female genital mutilationThis bill would set a dangerous precedent for women’s rights and tarnish Gambia’s human rights record.
15 Mar 2024 Press release -
UK: Government's extremism definition is a 'smash and grab' on our human rights
In any democracy worth the name, non-violent political activity should be protected and even celebrated as a sign that a country respects human rights and differing opinions.
14 Mar 2024 Press release -
Japan: Courts’ groundbreaking same-sex marriage rulings a victory for LGBTI rightsSapporo and Tokyo courts rule Government’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional
14 Mar 2024 Press release
