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Hong Kong: Widespread police violence during protests must be investigated to prevent further clashes

New report sets out need for independent commission of inquiry to investigate widespread human rights violations that occurred in 2019 ‘Authorities may be counting on coronavirus to extinguish the...

Syria: Moscow summit must prioritise civilian safety in Idlib

‘All parties to the conflict must allow civilians wishing to flee the fighting to do so’ - Lynn Maalouf Ahead of a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep...

Hong Kong: High Court ruling for same-sex couple denied housing 'a triumph' for LGBTI rights

High Court ruled the Government’s refusal to provide housing to a legally married same-sex couple ‘unconstitutional’ ‘Today must be a wake-up call to the Hong Kong government’ - Man-Kei Tam In...

EU credibility at risk as Brussels holds crisis talks over Greece-Turkey border

Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting later today ‘What we are witnessing at the Greece-Turkey border is a crisis of humanity of Europe’s making’ - Eve Geddie Ahead of an extraordinary EU Justice...

Spain: announcement of new sexual violence bill welcomed

Reform follows notorious ‘Wolf Pack’ case Spain becomes tenth country in Europe to define rape as sex without consent ‘This is a victory for survivors of rape’ - Monica Costa Riba Following the...

Europe: People helping refugees and migrants risk assault and jail as authorities abuse anti-smuggling laws

Major report exposes how people are harassed for offering clothes, shelter and saving lives British charity volunteer claims to have been assaulted by French police on way to migrant aid centre...

Iran: amid coronavirus fears, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe should be released unconditionally

Responding to reports that the jailed British charity worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe may be released on furlough from Tehran’s Evin Prison following reports from her family that she could have...

Amnesty Media Awards 2020 finalists announced

Amnesty International UK has today revealed the finalists for the Amnesty Media Awards 2020 , a prestigious set of awards now in its 28th year. The winners of this year’s awards will be announced at...

Domestic Abuse Bill must protect migrant survivors, warn campaigners

The government will set out its version of the Domestic Abuse Bill to Parliament today The Step Up Migrant Women coalition welcomes the Bill but warns it risks leaving behind migrant and BME women who...

Iran: 'gruesome picture' emerges of children shot by security forces - new report

At least 23 children killed by security forces in November protests - new evidence Bodies wrapped in shrouds returned to families only minutes before funerals ‘This bears all the hallmarks of a state...