Responding to a new report by the United Nations Assistance Mission (UNAMA) in Afghanistan on the sweeping gross violations of human rights by the Taliban’s so-called de-facto Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (MPVPV), Zaman Sultani, regional researcher for South Asia at Amnesty International, emphasized: What does the report reveal? The … Read more
Response to Conviction in UAE Mass Trial Amidst the news of an Emirati court convicting scores of defendants, including sentencing 40 to life in prison, after enduring 11 years in prison, Amnesty International’s Devin Kenney has strongly condemned the verdict. Violation of Legal Principles Devin Kenney labeled the trial as a “shameless parody of justice” … Read more
Thailand: Montagnard Indigenous activist must not be extradited to face torture in Viet Nam Are Thai authorities violating human rights? Thai authorities are considering extraditing Y Quynh Bdap, a Montagnard and Ede Indigenous human rights activist, to Vietnam where he faces the risk of severe torture. As a refugee recognized by the UN, Bdap’s situation … Read more
Around the world, various tech systems are reinforcing gender inequalities and entrenching racial, socio-economic systems of power, according to Amnesty International. Marginalized groups, including women and LGBTI people, face threats to their human rights due to extensive and improper data collection practices that do not reflect their individual realities. How are marginalized groups affected? Threats … Read more
Amnesty International Names Pedro Albert Sánchez as Prisoner of Conscience Who Is Pedro Albert Sánchez? Known for outspoken criticism of Cuban government Advocate for freedom of expression and peaceful assembly Arrested multiple times since 2020 for peaceful protests What Did Amnesty International Demand? Release of Pedro Albert Sánchez Freedom for all unjustly imprisoned individuals End … Read more
Amnesty International reports on the defiance of Olympic values and human rights by hijab bans in French sports. Why are hijab bans in French sports being criticized? Violation of Olympic values Undermining human rights Contravention of principles like excellence, respect, and friendship What does Amnesty International have to say? Amnesty International condemns the bans as … Read more
Why are Travel Bans Still in Place for Human Rights Lawyers in Egypt? Authorities closed Case 173/2011 after 13 years of investigations Travel bans remain for Nasser Amin and Hoda Abdelwahab Reparations have not been provided to human rights defenders What is the Background of the Case? ACIJLP was among the first organizations targeted in … Read more
Peaceful Assembly Under Attack Across Europe: Amnesty Report Why are Peaceful Protesters Facing Increased Repression? Repressive laws, excessive force, arbitrary arrests Unjustified restrictions and invasive surveillance What Does Amnesty International’s Secretary General Say? Agnès Callamard emphasized the terrifying continent-wide onslaught against peaceful protests in Europe. What is Happening with Policing, Impunity, and Surveillance? Widespread use … Read more
What are Humanitarian Organizations Calling For? Ahead of the first plenary session of the new European Parliament, more than 90 human rights and humanitarian organizations are urging the European Union to stand firm in safeguarding the right to asylum and the rule of law. Amnesty International Danish Refugee Council Human Rights Watch Oxfam What is … Read more
Human Rights Organizations Urge EU to Protect Asylum Rights Why are over 90 human rights organizations calling on the new European Union? Amnesty International, Danish Refugee Council, Human Rights Watch, and Oxfam among the concerned organizations. Proposals by some EU countries to shift asylum processing and refugee protection criticized. What are the concerns raised by … Read more