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Greece: Same-sex Marriage Recognition, Key Milestone in Fight Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Greek authorities must not only take steps to ensure the swift and effective implementation of the new legislation but should also introduce further legislative changes to guarantee full equality for LGBTQI+ people…
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Celebrating the Human Rights Wins of 2023
Although human rights are being gravely undermined in numerous countries across the world, Amnesty International’s supporters and activists have shown that change is always possible.
Press Release
US urged to boost support for human rights defenders globally on key anniversary
Human rights defenders (HRDs), government dignitaries, an independent United Nations expert, and human rights organizations today urged the US government and the international community to continue to stand with and…
Press Release
Biden And Modi Must Address Grave Human Rights Concerns During Summit
The United States and Indian governments must address the grave human rights issues in both countries during Prime Minister Modi’s meeting with President Biden in Washington DC, said Amnesty International…
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Women’s Rights
We are committed to a world where everyone can enjoy the full range of their human rights. We can help make that a reality for women and girls all over…
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State Department Reports Perpetuate Double Standards
Amnesty react to the release of the State Department’s annual human rights reports today.
Urgent Action
Urgent Action: EXECUTION WOULD BREACH INTERNATIONAL LAW (USA: UA 23.23)
Texas intends to execute Andre Thomas, a Black man, on 5 April 2023. He was sentenced to death in 2005 by an all-white jury after his lawyers failed to challenge…
Press Release
Taliban’s ongoing ‘relentless abuses’ must be addressed at UN Human Rights Council
Amnesty International is urging UN member states to act towards ending impunity and ensuring justice for victims of Taliban abuses.
Report
Taliban’s ‘Suffocating Crackdown’ Destroying Lives of Women and Girls in Afghanistan – New Report
The lives of women and girls in Afghanistan are being devastated by the Taliban’s crackdown on their human rights, Amnesty International said in a new report published today.
Press Release
Civilians in Ukraine Killed by ‘Reckless’ Russian Attacks on Serhiivka Apartment Block and Beach Resort Â
Russian air strikes on an apartment block and beach resort hotel in the coastal town of Serhiivka in southern Ukraine killed at least 21 civilians, Amnesty International said today following…
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
In response to today’s Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Tarah Demant, Interim National Director for Programs, Advocacy and Government Affairs, said:
Urgent Action
Urgent Action: DISCRIMINATORY LAW PUTS LIVES AND RIGHTS AT RISK (Guatemala: UA 23.22)
On March 8, 2022, the Guatemalan Congress approved Decree 18-2022, which toughens the criminalization of abortion, including for miscarriages, prohibits inclusive sex education and discriminates against LGBTIQ+ people. This law…