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Press Release
Egypt: Release Protesters and Activists Detained Over Palestine Solidarity
The Egyptian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release all those arbitrarily detained solely for independent activism in solidarity with Palestine or criticism of the Egyptian government’s closure of the Rafah crossing and investigate complaints of sexual assault and other abuses in police custody against some detainees.
June 14, 2024
Press Release
Kyrgyzstan: Acquittal in “Kempir-Abad Case” Is a Victory for Justice and Human Rights
We join with Kyrgyzstani civil society, particularly women human rights defenders who have worked hard on the case, to applaud this just verdict.
June 14, 2024
Press Release
Global: Enhanced Funding and Guarantees of Civic Space Are Vital for Climate Justice at COP29
Provision of greater climate finance and guarantees around civic space are essential if COP29 later this year is to advance human rights-based solutions to the climate crisis.
June 13, 2024
Update
President Biden: Enough of the Silence on Sudan
President Biden has been nearly silent on Sudan for over a year of armed conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces
June 13, 2024
Press Release
Amnesty International Response to Supreme Court Retaining Availability of Mifepristone
All people have the human right to the highest attainable standard of health, including the medication they need. This decision will ensure that, for now, fewer people will be blocked from accessing mifepristone and medication abortions.
June 13, 2024
Press Release
Greece: One year On From the Pylos Shipwreck, the Hellenic Coast Guard’s Role Must Be Properly Investigated
It is unconscionable that one year since this horrific tragedy the investigation into the potential liability of the Hellenic Coast Guard has barely progressed.
June 13, 2024
Press Release
Canada: International Delegation to Attend Trial of Wet’suwet’en Land Defenders
It is appalling that, instead of protecting the rights of Indigenous land and water defenders from the Wet’suwet’en Nation, the authorities have decided to prosecute them.
June 11, 2024
Press Release
Social Media Companies’ Removal of Abortion-Related Content May Hinder Access to Accurate Health Information
Companies need to take transparent steps to ensure that their users are able to access abortion-related information on their platforms, and that members of civil society are given adequate explanation for any content that is removed.
June 11, 2024
Report
Obstacles to Autonomy: Post-Roe Removal of Abortion Information Online
After the overturn of Roe v. Wade, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok are removing abortion-related content from reproductive health and rights organizations.
June 10, 2024
Update
Thailand: U.S. Needs to End Muted Approach to Thai Officials’ Abusive Application of Draconian Law
Thai and international human rights groups have called for the Thai government to reform or repeal lèse-majesté.
June 10, 2024
Press Release
Human Rights Must Be at Core of International Meetings on Peace and Reconstruction in Ukraine
People in Ukraine and other countries who have suffered human rights and international humanitarian law violations caused by Russia’s decade-long occupation and aggression must be heard, and their rights to truth, justice and reparations must be central to all discussions and actions taken.
June 10, 2024
Press Release
Nigeria: Girls Failed by Authorities After Escaping Boko Haram Captivity – New Report
Girls and young women who escaped Boko Haram captivity faced further suffering and are now receiving inadequate support as they attempt to rebuild their lives.
June 9, 2024