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China: Authorities Block Life-Saving Kidney Treatment for Woman Activist Ahead of Major Government Meetings

Chinese authorities must stop blocking access to medical treatment for land rights activist, Yang Li.

March 5, 2026

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(MARIT HOMMEDAL/AFP via Getty Images)

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Iraq: Ensure Accountability for Killing of Women’s Rights Activist Yanar Mohammed

This brutal killing of Yanar Mohammed, who dedicated her life to defending women’s rights, is a calculated assault to stifle…

March 4, 2026

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(Pexels)

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South Korea: Conviction of Woman Seeking Abortion Exposes Government Failure to Guarantee Access to Vital Healthcare

The South Korean government must dismantle all barriers that deny women and girls their sexual and reproductive health and rights.

March 4, 2026

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Urgent Call to Protect Civilians and Respect International Law Amid Escalating Regional Conflict Following U.S. and Israeli Attacks on Iran

Amnesty International is issuing an urgent call on all parties to protect civilians, adhere to international humanitarian law, in particular by…

March 3, 2026

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(Amnesty International)

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Honduras: 10 Years Without Justice for Berta Cáceres

Ten years after the murder of Berta Cáceres, Amnesty International condemns the ongoing violence against those who defend land and…

March 2, 2026

(Zimbabwe Council of Churches)

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Zimbabwe: Authorities Must Investigate Brutal Attack on Constitutional Lawyer and Political Activists

Zimbabwean authorities must immediately end the escalating crackdown on peaceful dissent.

March 2, 2026

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South Sudan: As Violations Increase, UN Human Rights Council Must Renew Mandate of Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan

It is critical that the UN Human Rights Council passes a strong resolution that reflects the worsening situation in South…

February 27, 2026

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(RYAD KRAMDI/AFP via Getty Images)

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Algeria: Ensure Fair Retrial of Dozens Accused of Violence in Kabylie without Resort to the Death Penalty

The Algerian authorities must ensure the upcoming retrial adheres strictly to international fair trial standards.

February 27, 2026

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ICE Must Have No Place In or Around Schools, as Columbia Student Arrested Inside Campus Building

ICE continues to target international students, and Columbia University is once again in its crosshairs - subjecting yet another student to arbitrary arrest

February 26, 2026

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(Amnesty International USA)

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Amnesty International USA Announces Nadia Daar as New Executive Director

Under Nadia's leadership, AIUSA will continue to tirelessly defend human rights against increasing authoritarian practices in the U.S. and around…

February 26, 2026

(Aron Ehrlich/Haaretz)

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Greece: Convictions in &8216;Predatorgate&8217; Scandal Offer Rare Accountability in Abuse of Surveillance Technology

We hope this landmark ruling signals the end of the era of impunity for the surveillance industry.

February 26, 2026

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Israel/OPT: Global Impunity Fueling Israel’s Unlawful Annexation Measures in the West Bank

Israeli authorities have unleashed a series of unlawful measures deliberately designed to dispossess Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and…

February 26, 2026