Albania Human Rights
Human Rights Concerns
Amnesty International remains concerned that torture and ill-treatment of detainees are common in Albania. Investigations into some complaints were started, but tended to be delayed and inconclusive. Detention conditions, particularly for remand prisoners held in police stations, remain harsh, although steps have been taken to reduce overcrowding. Domestic violence is widespread and significant reforms are needed to protect victims. The trafficking of women and children for forced prostitution and cheap labor continued, although arrests and prosecutions for trafficking markedly increased. The law, however, did not adequately protect victims, for whom there were limited support services provided by non-governmental organizations.
Latest News
World: Remembering the world's disappeared in 2009August 28, 2009
Albania: Promises to orphans should be a serious commitment
May 15, 2009
Baltic Pride march banned in Latvia
May 14, 2009
Albania: The role of the People's Advocate and other human rights defenders in combating torture and ill-treatment is crucial
November 25, 2008
Man's death highlights plight of Albania's adult orphans
February 18, 2008
Europe moves to protect trafficked people
February 01, 2008
Latest Reports
Albania: "No place to call home" - adult orphans and the right to housingNovember 21, 2007
Albania: 'No housing, No future' (Two postcards)
November 21, 2007
The Wire, November 2007. Vol. 37, No. 10
November 01, 2007
Vital UN human rights work under threat
May 09, 2007
