Ana Piquer

Dom. Govt’s Denials of Racism Won’t Let Them Off the Hook for Human Rights Duties

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Amid concerns raised by Amnesty International about human rights violations related to the Dominican Republic’s migration policies, the Vice President, Raquel Peña, faced strong criticism. What did Amnesty International say? The state’s responsibility for documented events is undeniable. Resisting public scrutiny undermines confidence and harms those the state should protect. Amnesty International urges the government … Read more

Urgent: States in Americas must ensure women’s right to search for missing loved ones fearlessly

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Americas: States must guarantee women’s right to search for missing and forcibly disappeared people without fear

Most searches for the forcibly disappeared are led by women (women searchers), who face risks, attacks, and harm to their health and finances. Role of Women Searchers Women searchers compensate for states’ neglect in searching for disappeared individuals. Amnesty International urges states to take diligent action to counter human rights violations against women searchers. International … Read more

Venezuela Enacts Controversial Law Targeting Aid Organizations and Human Rights Defenders

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What is the “anti-NGO law” in Venezuela? The Venezuelan National Assembly recently passed the “Law for the Control, Regularization, Operations and Financing of Non-Governmental and Related Organizations”, also known as the “anti-NGO law”. This law is part of ongoing efforts to suppress human rights and civil society organizations in the country. What does Amnesty International … Read more

Dangerous Gas Flares in the Ecuadorian Amazon Raise Alarm for Human Rights Violations

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Flames from gas flares in amongst forest trees.

Critical Report: Gas Flares Threaten Amazon and Human Rights What Urgent Measures Are Needed to Address the Climate Crisis? End harmful activities like gas flares Priority on phase-out of fossil fuels Focus on historically marginalized communities New report by Amnesty International How Is Ecuador Failing to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions? Despite court ruling, gas flaring … Read more

Amnesty International Urges Guatemala to Release José Rubén Zamora, Declared Prisoner of Conscience

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Why was journalist José Rubén Zamora declared a prisoner of conscience? Amnesty International declared José Rubén Zamora a prisoner of conscience What are the demands of Amnesty International regarding his release? Authorities must release him immediately and unconditionally What is the current situation of José Rubén Zamora? He has spent two years in the Mariscal … Read more

Act Now: Paraguay Faces Critical Threat to Freedom of Association

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Amnesty International Urges Action Against Threat to Freedom of Association in Paraguay What is the Urgent Global Action by Amnesty International? Amnesty International issued an urgent global action against the passage of a bill in Paraguay. The action calls on the president of the Paraguayan Chamber of Deputies to withdraw the bill. Why is the … Read more

Wet’suwet’en Chief Dsta’hyl named Canada’s first Amnesty International prisoner of conscience

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Amnesty International Designates Wet’suwet’en Chief Dsta’hyl as Prisoner of Conscience What is a Prisoner of Conscience? Amnesty International has designated Likhts’amisyu Clan Wing Chief Dsta’hyl as the first-ever prisoner of conscience in Canada. This decision recognizes individuals confined due to their beliefs, ethnicity, or other reasons without advocating violence. Why Chief Dsta’hyl? Chief Dsta’hyl was … Read more

Urgent call for human rights in post-election Venezuela

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In anticipation of the presidential elections scheduled for Sunday 28 July 2024, Amnesty International has condemned the escalating repression that has marked the election period and raised the alarm about the situation in the country over the coming weeks. Ana Piquer, Americas Director at Amnesty International, said: What has been happening in Venezuela? The state … Read more

Peru Protests: President and Chain of Command Linked to Fatalities and Injuries – Who’s to Blame?

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Investigation into Human Rights Violations in Peru Protests What revelations has Amnesty International made? Amnesty International’s report uncovers President Dina Boluarte’s possible criminal responsibility in deadly protests. What decisions by top officials led to lethal consequences? Leaders’ decisions resulted in 50 deaths and 1,400 injuries during protests. Key officials failed to prevent killings despite multiple … Read more

Breaking News: Paraguay Senate Approves Bill Threatening Human Rights Protection

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Humanitarian Concerns: Paraguay Senate’s Bill Threatens Human Rights What are the Main Human Rights Risks Posed by the Bill? Lack of precision and clarity in the bill’s scope and implementation. No distinction between public and private fund recipients. Threat to the independence of civil society organizations. Broad provisions allowing authorities to seize assets and resources. … Read more