Why is the EU concerned about Tunisia’s upcoming election? Amnesty International’s Hussein Baoumi warns of a repeat of previous mistakes. President Saied’s actions leading up to the elections. EU’s complicity in human rights violations in Tunisia. The risks posed by the EU-Tunisia border deal. What actions should European leaders take? Key steps to ensure human … Read more
Empowering Women: Making Abortions Accessible How did Verónica Cruz Sánchez start her fight for abortion rights in Mexico? Formed feminist organization Las Libres to promote women’s rights Network of gynaecologists, psychologists, and lawyers for free and safe abortion Helped women access abortion pills for unwanted pregnancies Why did Verónica Cruz Sánchez’s efforts gain recognition? Supporting … Read more
What is the latest international legal initiative against Afghanistan? Human rights violations against women and girls in Afghanistan Australia, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands take action Pursuing legal proceedings against Afghanistan at the International Court of Justice What does Amnesty International have to say about the situation? Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, highlights the … Read more
Amnesty International is calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Egyptian-British activist Aala Abdel Fattah, who is set to complete a five-year prison sentence in three days, on 29 September. Why is Aala Abdel Fattah being held? Arrested in 2019 for activism Sentenced to five years for “spreading false news” Risk of extended detention … Read more
Egypt: Ensure Alaa Abdel Fattah is not detained after completing length of unjust prison term Why must Egyptian authorities release activist Alaa Abdel Fattah? Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah completing 5-year sentence Arrested in reprisal for activism Risk of authorities refusing release Amnesty International’s Concerns Repeatedly arrested and unjustly imprisoned Being held as a prisoner of … Read more
Is Cameroon’s Crackdown on Civil Society Members Justified? The Cameroonian authorities have come under fire for the arbitrary arrest and detention of three supporters of the association Pouvoir au Peuple Camerounais. What’s the story behind their arrest? Moustapha Tizi, Mohamadou Ballo, and Ibrahim Oumarou arrested for wearing PPC t-shirts Hapsatou Issa, sister of a PPC … Read more
Amnesty International’s China Director reacts to prison sentences for former Stand News editors in Hong Kong Why were the former Stand News editors sentenced to jail? The first journalists sentenced under colonial-era ‘sedition’ charges since before the 1997 handover Imposing a chilling effect on media freedom in Hong Kong What is Amnesty International urging the … Read more
Acquittal of Japanese Man Who Spent 45 Years on Death Row: A Victory for Justice What is the significance of Iwao Hakamada’s acquittal? After nearly five decades on death row, Iwao Hakamada has been exonerated, marking a pivotal moment for justice. The court’s decision recognizes the profound injustice Hakamada endured and the tireless fight to … Read more
Abortion rights defenders facing violence and stigmatization share powerful stories as part of Amnesty’s new podcast People defending the right to abortion have revealed what it’s like to provide life-saving healthcare in the face of violence, repression, and stigma on Amnesty International’s second season of On the Side of Humanity podcast. Mission of the podcast: … Read more
People defending the right to abortion have revealed powerful stories of providing life-saving healthcare amidst violence, repression, and stigma in Amnesty International’s new podcast series. What does the podcast feature? Stories from healthcare workers and activists advocating for reproductive rights Insights into defending the right of women, girls, and pregnant individuals to control their bodies … Read more