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Urgent Action update: Six men to be executed in Egypt if last appeal rejected

On 12 February, the Supreme Military Court postponed the verdict of six men appealing their death sentence to 26 February

5th update on UA 91/16 issued 20/02/2018

Urgent Action: 12 assumed transgender people publicly tortured in Indonesia

Individuals assumed to be transgender women by the North Aceh Police Force were arrested, humiliated and tortured

UA 036/18 issued 21/02/2018

Youth Fundraising Update: February 2018

Youth group fundraising update for February 2018. This update contains fundraising ideas for International Women's Day.

Youth Fundraising Update: February 2018

Local Group Fundraising Update - February 2018

The local group fundraising update for the February 2018 mailing. Contains info. on new collection resources

Local Group Fundraising Update - February 2018

Jamaica: Shackelia Jackson Human Rights Defender

Take action and urge Prime Minister Holness to ensure Shackelia and her family are protected from police harassment.

Jamaica: Shackelia Jackson Human Rights Defender

Urgent Action: Oromo civilians in Ethiopia killed, wounded by the military

At least 22 members of the Ethiopian Oromo community have been killed or wounded by military officers

UA 40/18 issued 20/02/2018

Urgent Action good news: Convicted environmental activists released in Cambodia

Two environmental activists were released after serving five months out of their 1-year prison sentences.

1st update on UA 279/17 issued 19/02/2018

Urgent Action: Pro-democracy activists arbitrarily detained in DRC

Pro-democracy activists have been in arbitrary detention since 21 January. They have alleged that they were beaten.

UA 39/18 issued 19/02/2018

Urgent Action update: Russian whistle-blower faces two more months in jail

Whistle-blower Aleksandr Eivazov has spent six months in detention. However he may face an extension of two more months.

1st update on UA 228/17 issued 16/02/2018

Urgent Action good news: Turkish Medical Association leaders released

All 11 doctors who were detained calling for an end to Turkey’s military operation in Afrin have been released.

2nd update on UA 16/18 issued 16/02/2018