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Urgent Action update: Iranian trade unionist in need of medical care

After over 40 days on hunger strike Reza Shahabi is in need of urgent specialized medical care.

2nd update on UA 306/13 issued 18/09/2017

Urgent Action update: Human rights defender facing two trials in Zimbabwe

Pastor Evan Mawarire is set to appear for two trials related to his human rights work, on 19 and 25 September.

4th update on UA 169/16 issued 18/09/2017

Urgent Action update: Religious minority leader in Algeria released but still at risk

Mohamed Fali was released from pre-trial detention on 13 September but remains at risk of further prosecution.

1st update on UA 205/17 issued 14/09/2017

Urgent Action: Detained opposition activist denied lawyer visits in Sudan

Nabil El-Niwari, a political activist and member of the opposition party Sudan Congress, was arrested by the NISS.

UA 213/17 issued 15/09/2017

Urgent Action: Fomer prisoner of conscience detained again in China

Activist and human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng is said to be currently in police custody in Beijing.

UA 212/17 issued 14/09/2017

Urgent Action update: Second Ohio execution of the year goes ahead

Gary Otte was executed in Ohio on the morning of 13 September.

1st update on UA 207/17 issued 13/09/2017

Student Fundraising Guide - Bake Sale

Guide to organising a bake sale at your university

Student Fundraising Guide - Bake Sale

Urgent Action: LGBT activist charged with homosexual propoganda in Russia

Evdokia Romanova, an LBGT activist from Russia was charged with “homosexual propaganda” on 26 July.

UA 209/17 issued 12/09/2017

Urgent Action update: Saudi Arabian man's execution date set

The family of a Saudi Arabian man sentenced to death has learned that he will be executed on 13 September.

1st update on UA 144/17 issued 11/09/2017

Youth Advisory Group - Apply now!

Applications are now open for our Youth Advisory Group. Deadline: 22nd October 2017

Amnesty Youth Advisory Group - Apply Now!