Ana Piquer

Amnesty International Names Four Prisoners of Conscience in Cuba amid Rising State Repression

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Why did Amnesty International designate four individuals as prisoners of conscience in Cuba? In recognition of peaceful exercise of rights Ongoing surveillance, harassment, and criminalization threats Stand for courage and resistance against repression Who are the individuals designated? Félix Navarro, political dissident and activist Sayli Navarro, daughter of Félix and activist Luis Robles, protester for … Read more

Innocent Lives at Risk in Haiti: Children Suffering from Gang Violence While Perpetrators Walk Free

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Following the recent interactive dialogue with the UN expert on Haiti, where Amnesty International expressed its deep concern over gang-related violence, particularly against children, perpetrated in total impunity, Ana Piquer, Americas director at Amnesty International, stated: What are the Heartbreaking Stories Documented by Amnesty International? Children forced to work for gangs Girls subjected to rape … Read more

Justice is near: Legal action against police commanders five years after Estallido Social

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Legal Proceedings Initiated Against Police Commanders in Chile Today marked the commencement of a criminal investigation against three former Carabineros commanders involved in the suppression of protests in 2019, resulting in fatalities and widespread injuries. What Are They Being Investigated For? Charges include unlawful coercion and homicide due to the actions of subordinates. Commanders have … Read more

South America’s Unprecedented Response to Record Wildfires in the Americas

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Americas: Record wildfires in South America Require an Unprecedented Response What is happening in South America? In August and September 2024, record fires have been raging across South America. Millions of hectares are burning in the Amazon basin and other ecosystems. What is Amnesty International calling for? Amnesty International has published an Open Letter to … Read more

UN urged to take bold action on Venezuela humanitarian crisis

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The UN Human Rights Council must respond to the grave findings of the UN Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela (FFM) and renew its critical mandate, said Amnesty International as the FFM presented its latest report to the Council this week. What are the key findings of the report? Details a severe human rights crisis in Venezuela … Read more

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