Iraq: Flawed Security Council resolution on IS threatens to entrench dangerous culture of impunity

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution passed today aimed at holding the armed group calling itself Islamic State (IS) accountable for war crimes and human rights abuses in Iraq falls short of what is needed to stamp out a dangerous culture of impunity and could fuel further abuses, said Amnesty International.

Cameroon: Human rights groups demand release of students sentenced to 10 years over Boko Haram joke text

Authorities in Cameroon should drop all charges and release three students each sentenced to 10 years in prison for sharing a joke via SMS about Boko Haram, Amnesty International, the Réseau des défenseurs des droits humains en Afrique centrale (REDHAC) and Nouveaux droits de l’homme (NDH) Cameroun said today.

‘Give a Home’: Amnesty International and Sofar Sounds to host massive day of concerts in support of refugees

On September 20, 2017 Amnesty International and Sofar Sounds will be holding more than 300 concerts around the world for Give a Home, in which 1,000 artists will perform intimate shows in people’s homes in support of refugee rights.

Our Core Work

We work both at home and abroad to tackle the most pressing human rights violations.

Protecting HumanRights Defenders

Protecting Human
Rights Defenders
Refugee & Migrant Rights

Refugee &
Migrant Rights
Abolishing The Death Penalty

Abolishing The
Death Penalty
National Security & Human Rights

National Security
& Human Rights
Deadly Force & Police Accountability

Deadly Force &
Police Accountability
Ending Gun Violence

Ending
Gun Violence
Gender, Sexuality, & Identity

Gender, Sexuality,
& Identity
Individuals At Risk

Individuals
At Risk
Amnesty Activists at the Women's March 2017
7 MILLION ACTIVISTS AND GROWING

People across the United States are protecting human rights. Join us and build a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.

Join The Movement
An Amnesty Activist in front of Capitol Hill

Your time. Your commitment. Your expertise.

Have 5 Minutes?

Have an Hour?

Have a Bit Longer?

Exclamation Icon

Take Quick Action

Combined Shape Copy 3
Hands Icon

Volunteer Opportunities

Combined Shape Copy 3
Speaker Icon

Lead Grassroots Advocacy

Combined Shape Copy 3
Globe Search Icon

Join A Local Group

Combined Shape Copy 3
Calendar Icon

Attend An Event

Combined Shape Copy 3
Stanced Icon

Become A Leader

Combined Shape Copy 3

Have 5 Minutes?

Take Quick Action

Combined Shape Copy 3

Join A Local Group

Combined Shape Copy 3

Have an Hour?

Volunteer Opportunities

Combined Shape Copy 3

Attend An Event

Combined Shape Copy 3

HAVE A BIT LONGER?

Lead Grassroots Advocacy

Combined Shape Copy 3

Become A Leader

Combined Shape Copy 3

SIGN UP TO TAKE ACTION