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Monday 4 June, Amnesty International placed a giant heart balloon outside the Parliament in Budapest. The 10x10x5 meter red heart was there to tell Hungarian MPs that people working for a fair and safe Hungary need to be protected, not attacked or threatened. Therefore, the draconian legislative proposal submitted by the government to the Parliament – dubbed ‘Stop Soros’ and aiming to criminalise those helping refugees and migrants and to instil fear and silence civil society - must be voted down. . The face of the heart balloon installation was the “Civil” symbol - - logo of over 250 organizations working in coalition in Hungary for rights and freedoms. The giant heart is a symbol of the strong and heartfelt worldwide support for civil society, organisations and activists, working for a Hungary that is fair and safe for all. More than 22,000 people from 50+ countries around the world have sent messages of support to NGOs in Hungary both offline and online, which have also been collected in a booklet of solidarity that was handed over to MPs.

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Mass protests in Europe provide hope as rights and judicial independence eroded

People’s rights are being violated by governments in Europe and Central Asia, who are cracking down on protests and seeking…

April 16, 2020

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Amnesty International’s Annual State of the World Report Slams Governments, Including the U.S., for Global Assault on Freedoms

On the launch of its 2015 State of the World report, Amnesty International USA urged President Obama to use his…

February 22, 2016

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Your rights in jeopardy, global assault on freedoms, warns Amnesty International

International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…

February 18, 2016

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Amnesty International State of the World 2015-2016

International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…

February 18, 2016

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Czech Republic: Eight years after the D.H. judgement a comprehensive desegregation of schools must take place

Eight years ago today, the Czech Republic was condemned by the European Court of Human Rights for discriminating against Roma…

November 13, 2015

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Must Try Harder: Ethnic Discrimination of Romani Children in Czech Schools

Romani children face daily discrimination and segregation in schools due to the Czech government’s longstanding failure to address deeply engrained…

April 22, 2015

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State of the World 2014/2015

This has been a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights and for those caught up…

February 25, 2015

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Annual Report: Czech Republic 2013

CZECH REPUBLIC Head of state Václav Klaus Head of government Petr Nečas Intergovernmental bodies, NGOs and human rights experts voiced…

May 17, 2013

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Czech Authorities Must Prevent a Forced Eviction of Roma Families

Czech authorities must prevent forcibly evicting dozens of Roma families living in rental accommodations in the north-eastern Czech town of…

August 3, 2012

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Former Czech President and Brave Human Rights Defender Vaclav Havel Dies

Amnesty International today expressed sadness about the news that former Czech President and brave human rights defender Vaclav Havel has…

December 19, 2011

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Former Czech President and Brave Human Rights Defender Vaclav Havel Dies

Amnesty International today expressed sadness about the news that former Czech President and brave human rights defender Vaclav Havel has…

December 18, 2011

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Europe: Open Secret: Mounting Evidence of Europe’s Complicity in Rendition and Secret Detention

Europe: Open Secret: Mounting Evidence of Europe's Complicity in Rendition and Secret Detention Available in PDF only.

March 26, 2011