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UK/Global: Human Rights and Health Groups in New Briefing Urge Hospitals Not to Use Palantir Software and Demand that NHS England Cancels the Contract Entirely

Amnesty International is calling on NHS England, the UK government and all other public institutions to divest from Palantir due to human…

March 12, 2026

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Ukraine: Supreme Court Decision Recognizing Same-Sex Couple as Family Marks Important Step for LGBTI Rights

Ukraine's Supreme Court upholds ruling that recognizes same-sex couple as family, marking an important step for LGBTI rights.

March 12, 2026

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Lebanon: Israeli Air Strikes on al-Qard al-Hassan Financial Institution Must Be Investigated as War Crimes

Civilians and civilian objects do not become lawful targets simply because of an affiliation or perceived connection.

March 12, 2026

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USA: Amnesty International Condemns Extrajudicial Killing of Six More People in International Waters

The U.S. cannot claim the right to blow up boats with people on board based solely on suspicions of drug…

March 12, 2026

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Middle East: All Parties to the Conflict Must Refrain from Unlawful Attacks on Energy Infrastructure

There is a substantial risk such attacks would violate international humanitarian law and in some cases could amount to war…

March 11, 2026

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Thailand: Authorities Must Immediately Release Vietnamese Activist Detained in Alarming Transnational Repression

The detention of anti-corruption activist, Le Chi Thanh, is the latest troubling instance of transnational repression by Thai and Vietnamese…

March 11, 2026

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Global: States Overwhelmingly Back UN Roadmap on Women’s Rights and Access to Justice Despite Attempts to Derail Negotiations

In a climate marked by widespread impunity, Amnesty International reiterates its calls on states to step up resistance to attacks on gender…

March 10, 2026

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Côte d’Ivoire: Pregnant Women Among Those Detained without Cause Since October 2025 Crackdown

Authorities must guarantee and ensure the human rights of everyone including the rights to liberty, freedom of expression and peaceful…

March 10, 2026

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Ecuador Under International Scrutiny for Enforced Disappearances

These crimes remain unpunished and will continue to happen as long as President Daniel Noboa’s security policy remains militarized. 

March 10, 2026

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Israel’s Genocide in Gaza Inflicts Compounded Harms on Women and Girls

Women in Gaza are holding families and communities together under conditions designed to break them. Their courage commands immense respect and stands as…

March 10, 2026

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Over 100 Students from Across the United States Join Youth Lobby Day to Advocate for the Defense of Human Rights

Over 100 students from 34 states gathered in Washington, D.C. to participate in Youth Lobby Day for the safeguarding of human rights.

March 9, 2026

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Global: Amnesty Chief Calls on States to Step Up Resistance to Attacks on Gender Justice and Women’s Rights at CSW70

CSW70 presents a critical opportunity to resist the global backlash and systemic attacks on gender justice and women’s rights.

March 9, 2026