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“We Can’t Breathe Anymore. Even Sports, We Can’t Do Them Anymore.” Violations of Muslim Women’s and Girl’s Human Rights Through Hijab Bans in Sports in France
French authorities boast about gender parity in sports, but they purposefully do not apply to Muslim hijab-wearing women and girls.
July 15, 2024
Press Release
Israel/ OPT: Hamas and Other Armed Groups Must Immediately Release Civilians Held Hostage in Gaza
Hamas and other armed groups must immediately and unconditionally release all civilian hostages who have been held in captivity in…
July 12, 2024
Press Release
South Asia: Devastating Floods Yet Another Reminder for Urgent Human Rights-Consistent Climate Action
There can be no solution without a roadmap for climate justice and there is no climate justice without human rights.
July 12, 2024
Press Release
GLOBAL: Tech Systems Worldwide Are Fueling Gender Inequalities
Around the world various tech systems are reinforcing gender inequalities and entrenching racial, socio-economic systems of power.
July 9, 2024
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Briefing: Gender and Human Rights in the Digital Age
Amnesty International reports that the growing incursion of technology into more areas of public life has troubling implications impacting women…
July 9, 2024
Press Release
Cuba: Authorities Must Release Those Unjustly Imprisoned and Repeal Repressive Laws
It is unacceptable that the Cuban authorities continue to use repressive tactics to silence those who dare to speak out…
July 9, 2024
Press Release
EU: ‘Reject plans to Offshore Asylum and Safeguard Refugee Protection,’ Say Over 90 NGOs
Ahead of the first plenary of the newly elected European Parliament, over 90 human rights and humanitarian organizations are calling on the…
July 9, 2024
Press Release
Egypt: Lift Travel Bans Imposed on Two Human Rights Lawyers
Amnesty International calls on the Egyptian authorities to immediately lift the travel bans imposed against prominent human rights lawyers Nasser…
July 9, 2024
Report
Under-Protected and Over-Restricted: The State of the Right to Protest in 21 European Countries
Amnesty International documents that the right of peaceful assembly is increasingly coming under attack in parts of Europe.
July 8, 2024
Press Release
Europe: Sweeping Pattern of Systematic Attacks and Restrictions Undermine Peaceful Protest
New research from Amnesty International paints a deeply disturbing picture of a Europe-wide onslaught against the right to protest.
July 8, 2024
Press Release
Paraguay: Senate Passes Bill that Jeopardizes Defense of Human Rights
Civil society organizations are fundamental to the defense of human rights, and many people depend on their work, which means…
July 8, 2024
Press Release
Guatemala: Amnesty International Condemns New Judgment Against Former Prosecutor Virginia Laparra
In December 2022, Amnesty International declared Virginia Laparra a prisoner of conscience. Charges against her must be dropped.
July 8, 2024