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A young woman in Bangladesh bends over a river, holding a silver basin.
(Amnesty International)

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Bangladesh: Climate Crisis Magnifies Discrimination Against Invisible Sanitation Workers

Sanitation workers are largely invisible in government policies on climate change, water and sanitation due to their caste, gender and…

October 16, 2025

An illustration shows images of women dressed in black holding up signs in front of their faces. A yellow splash is behind them on a black background.
(Amnesty International)

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Iran: UN Member States Must Urgently Press Authorities to Halt Executions After Horrifying Increase

Iran has executed more than 1,000 people this year – an average of four a day.

October 16, 2025

People, including some in traditional Indigenous clothing, standing outside a wooden building
(Amnesty International)

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International Human Rights Organizations to Monitor Sentencing of Indigenous Land Defenders Criminalized by Canada

Time after time, Canada keeps privileging the interests of wealthy investors and giant corporations over the lives and rights of…

October 15, 2025

The White House, viewed across the green grass of the North Lawn, with a white fountain in front of the building, under a bright blue sky, framed by leafy trees.
(Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

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After Fifth Bombing, Trump Administration Must Halt Illegal Caribbean Airstrikes

The October 14 U.S. airstrike in the Caribbean killing six people was murder—plain and simple.

October 15, 2025

Protestor holds sign,
(Erik McGregor/LightRockvia Getty Images)

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Resuming Immigrant Detention at Irwin County Detention Center Another Cruel Step in President Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Agenda

Reopening Irwin is a cruel act and a slap in the face to every woman who bravely told their story…

October 15, 2025

A man wearing oversized sunglasses with 'Stop Spying' written on them.
(Jason Reed/Reuters/Corbis)

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Europe: New Lighthouse Reports Investigation Confirms Regulatory Gaps Fueling Surveillance Industry

This investigation is just the latest evidence on the failure of export controls to prevent the proliferation of dangerous surveillance…

October 15, 2025

A blurry photo of Gui Minhai, his hair loose below his ears, wearing wireless glasses and looking into the camera in a crowded room.
(private)

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China: Hong Kong Bookseller Gui Minhai Must Be Released After Decade of Cruel Secrecy

Friday marks 10 years since the disappearance of Swedish bookseller Gui Minhai.

October 15, 2025

A group of people holding up a banner and signs at a protest in Russia.
(Michal Cizek/AFP via Getty Images)

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Russia: Authorities Escalate Attacks on Activists in Exile with Terrorism Charges Against Anti-War Committee

The criminal case against the Anti-War Committee is the Russian authorities’ latest attempt to target activists abroad as well as…

October 14, 2025

A picture of a three-dimensional sign that says 'COP30 Brasil Amazonia Belem 2025.'
(EVARISTO SA/AFP via Getty Images)

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Global: Publishing the COP30 Host Country Agreement with Brazil is a Positive Step for Transparency

It is commendable that the COP30 host country agreement includes a commitment to uphold the human rights of all participants.

October 14, 2025

A man's face with a mural in background
(José Daniel Ramos)

Press Release

Colombia: Attack on Venezuelan Human Rights Defender Condemned

Amnesty International expresses its solidarity and support for Yendri Velásquez, his companion, and their loved ones.

October 14, 2025

Lance Shockley, with a gray beard and hair, wearing a white collared shirt, looks out a prison window with light falling on his face.
(courtesy: istandwithlance.com)

Press Release

Time is Now to Stop Lance Shockley’s Execution

Amnesty International urgently calls on Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe to act now to stop the scheduled execution of Lance Shockley.

October 13, 2025

Police in Ecuador street with riot gear
(RODRIGO BUENDIA/AFP via Getty Images)

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Ecuador: Alert Over Repression of Protests, Judicial Independence and Enforced Disappearances

Amnesty International is concerned about the continued deterioration of the human rights situation in Ecuador, under the administration of President…

October 9, 2025