Anna Błuś is Amnesty International’s Researcher on Gender Justice in Europe. Excitement is mounting ahead of the Paris Olympic Games, but in a country which proclaims its devotion to “égalité”, Muslim women athletes are being left out and discriminated against – simply because they refuse to give up their right to wear what they want. … Read more
Reacting to the Lithuanian parliament’s decision to withdraw from the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Dinushika Dissanayake, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director of Research in Europe, emphasized the repercussions of this move. Why is Lithuania withdrawing from the Convention on Cluster Munitions seen as disastrous? The decision abandons the global consensus aimed at minimizing civilian harm … 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
Europe: Sweeping pattern of systematic attacks and restrictions undermine peaceful protest Amnesty International unveils the alarming state of the right to protest across Europe. Under-protected and over-restricted: Review of 21 European countries shows the systematic decline of the right to protest. Policing, impunity, and surveillance: Excessive force used by police against peaceful protesters with cases … Read more
What did Bishop Mariano Crociata emphasize following elections in Europe? Bishop Mariano Crociata, President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences in the EU, emphasized the need for unity among European countries. He stressed the importance of welcoming forcibly displaced people into the block. The Bishop also highlighted the significance of fostering dialogue between governmental … Read more
What are the needs and risks facing refugees and migrants on their route to Europe? UNHCR released a mapping report highlighting the lack of protection services Refugees and migrants face unimaginable horrors along the East and West African routes Many experience human rights violations, including sexual violence and kidnappings How severe is the lack of … Read more
Statement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to the United Nations Security Council Thu, 05/30/2024 – 21:00 What global challenges does Mozambique face? Most devastating manifestations of the climate emergency Violent internal conflict fueled by armed groups Widespread forced displacement Why is compliance with international humanitarian law critical? Non-compliance with international humanitarian law … Read more
Statement by the High Commissioner on Sudan, ParisCaroline Earley Mon, 04/15/2024 – 19:10 Why is the war in Sudan a humanitarian crisis? The war in Sudan has led to one of the largest humanitarian crises globally. Nine million people displaced by violence Devastation of lives and infrastructure What are the current challenges faced? From the … Read more