The United Nations Human Rights Council is urged to renew the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela, as highlighted by 29 national and international organizations dedicated to defending human rights in the country. Why is International Accountability Urgently Needed in Venezuela? The Mission is crucial in pushing for accountability and maintaining international … Read more
International Accountability Urgently Needed Amid Intensifying Post-Election Repression What is the call for action? 29 national and international organizations are urging the United Nations Human Rights Council to renew the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela. The Mission plays a crucial role in pushing for accountability and maintaining international scrutiny. Why is … Read more
Empowering Minds: Human Rights Education, Literacy and the Right to Education Why is Literacy Vital for Global Education? Every child deserves education for growth and development. Unfortunately, by 2030, over 300 million students worldwide may lack basic literacy skills, hindering personal and societal progress. Significance of International Literacy Day UNESCO proclaimed September 8th as International … Read more
NGOs Call for Release of Detained Individuals in Saudi Arabia A coalition of 40 NGOs and human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, has urged Saudi Arabia to release all arbitrarily detained individuals prior to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Riyadh. Will Saudi Arabia Prioritize Human Rights Ahead of IGF? IGF is set to take … Read more
Same-Sex Partnership Legislation in Hong Kong: Government Must Show Progress What was the landmark ruling regarding same-sex couples in Hong Kong? Government has one year left to establish an alternative legal framework for same-sex partnerships Currently, same-sex couples in Hong Kong lack numerous rights enjoyed by heterosexual couples What does Amnesty International urge the government … Read more
Private Farms bulldozed and apartment blocks demolished across eastern Gaza Satellite imagery and social media videos reveal the extent of destruction in eastern Gaza, with thousands of homes destroyed and land left uninhabitable. The Israeli military’s campaign to expand a “buffer zone” along the eastern perimeter is under scrutiny for potential war crimes of wanton … Read more
Chinese Authorities Must End Persecution of Citizen Journalist Zhang Zhan, Urges Amnesty International Amnesty International strongly condemns the re-detention of citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, only four months after her release from prison. Zhang Zhan, currently held at the Pudong New District Detention Center in Shanghai, is targeted for advocating human rights. Why Was Zhang Zhan … Read more
I’m happy to be free, but I’m also tired. Stringing out the process for as long as possible is part of the torture, it’s already been 7 years. There is nothing legal about the process, everything is arbitrary. Who is Virginia Laparra? Guatemalan lawyer who spent two years in prison unfairly Amnesty International closely following … Read more
Virginia Laparra: A Story of Resilience Why Was Virginia Laparra Imprisoned? Virginia Laparra, a Guatemalan lawyer, unjustly spent 2 years in prison. She was a prosecutor who fought against corruption in Guatemala. Laparra was declared a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International. What Led to Laparra’s Exile? In May 2022, Laparra was arrested for her … Read more
Responding to the Aprajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill: Is the Death Penalty the Solution? Aakar Patel, Chair of Board at Amnesty International, criticizes the adoption of the death penalty for rape cases resulting in death or debilitating condition. Patel emphasizes the need for systemic reform to address root causes of … Read more