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Iran: authorities 'passing the buck' on compulsory veiling laws

Compulsory veiling imposed on girls from the age of seven Abusive, discriminatory and degrading forced veiling laws enables the harassment and assault of women and girls on a daily basis ‘The...

Ukraine: older people unable to access housing as winter grips - new report

Older people killed and injured at higher rates than other groups, with older people left behind in conflict-damaged houses Air raid shelters often inaccessible for older people with disabilities...

Malawi: 'horrific' killing of three-year-old girl with albinism must be properly investigated

Amnesty International is urging the Malawian authorities to urgently improve the protection of people with albinism across the country following the ‘shocking’ killing of three-year-old Tadala Chirwa...

Israel/OPT: Deporting human rights defender Salah Hammouri would ‘constitute a war crime’

Crime of apartheid needs to be included in ICC investigation into Palestine situation 'Israeli authorities must release Salah Hammouri, restore his residency status in Jerusalem, and allow him to...

Saudi Arabia: Jordanian man at imminent risk of execution for drugs offences

Hussein Abo al-Kheir, father of eight, has been on death row since 2015 In past three weeks 20 people executed for drugs offences, with 148 executed in total this year ‘How is it possible that the...

Nigeria: 'Bogus charges' against student who tweeted about President's wife must be dropped

First lady Aisha Buhari instructed team of police detectives to track down Aminu Adamu Muhammed, who was allegedly tortured in secret location Student now faces prosecution for various alleged cyber...

Belarus: Secrecy of prisoner of conscience Maria Kolesnikova's whereabout is 'unacceptable'

Political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova has been hospitalised in an intensive care unit Recently Kolesnikova was placed in a punishment cell - a harsh form of confinement ‘The secrecy that surrounds...

Qatar: ongoing debate over migrant worker deaths exposes need for 'truth, justice and compensation'

Abuses against migrant workers remain rife in Qatar ‘ Until all abuses suffered by migrant workers in Qatar are remedied, the legacy of this World Cup will be severely tarnished by their mistreatment’...

UK: Amnesty’s festive holiday gift catalogue out now

Bargains, inspirational buys and quirky treats available Unique fair trade, ethical and eco-friendly gifts for family, friends and quirky secret Santa ideas ‘This holiday season give gifts that give...

UK: Government accused of 'hypocrisy' in hosting survivors of sexual violence summit

Government to host global conference on preventing sexual violence in conflict yet is failing survivors in UK ‘The UK must get its own house in order before it can credibly lead an international...