Press Release
Türkiye: Absurd Charges Against Board of LGBTI+ Organization Must Be Dropped
This case is part of an anti-LGBTI agenda being implemented by Turkish authorities in the ongoing crackdown on Türkiye’s LGBTI+ community.
April 7, 2026
Blog
Ten Years Stolen: Sister of Detained Uyghur Entrepreneur Ekpar Asat
Human rights lawyer, Rayhan Asat, shares her memories of Ekpar Asat—the brother she last saw a decade ago.
April 7, 2026
Press Release
Myanmar: Presidency Must Not Shield Min Aung Hlaing From Being Held Accountable
No individual should have immunity from prosecution for crimes under international law. We urge the ICC to proceed with arrest…
April 3, 2026
Blog
Celebrating the 2026 Amnesty International USA People Power Award Winners
Thank you to our award recipients for demonstrating the impact grassroots leaders and volunteers bring to AIUSA and the broader…
April 2, 2026
Press Release
Cambodia: Casinos Get State Approval Despite Links to Human Rights Abuse at Scamming Compounds
A dozen casinos in Cambodia are linked to scamming compounds where torture, forced labor, child labor and human trafficking have…
April 2, 2026
Press Release
Iran: Recruitment of Child Soldiers as Young as 12 Amounts to a War Crime
The Iranian authorities are shamelessly encouraging children as young as 12 to join an IRGC run military campaign.
April 2, 2026
Press Release
Lebanon: Civil Complaint in France a Rare Opportunity to Hold Israel to Account Over Deadly Strike on a Civilian Building
Given Israel’s escalating attacks and longstanding impunity, states should urgently investigate serious violations of international humanitarian law.
April 2, 2026
Press Release
Angola: Authorities Must Release Arbitrarily Detained Activist General Nila
Amnesty International calls on authorities to ensure full respect for General Nila’s fair trial rights, in line with international standards.
April 2, 2026
Press Release
Haiti: New Massacre Highlights Widespread Failure to Protect the Population
The massacre, reportedly carried out by one of Haiti’s most violent gangs, is yet another tragedy the international community has failed to…
April 1, 2026
Press Release
Iran: Seven Protesters and Dissidents at Risk of Imminent Execution after Four Men Arbitrarily Executed in Secret Within 24 Hours
Iran must immediately halt all executions and establish a moratorium on all executions with a view to abolishing the death penalty.
March 31, 2026
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India: Presidential Approval of Regressive Transgender Bill a Major Step Backward for Human Rights
A new regressive law in India dilutes safeguards and deepens state intrusion into the lives of transgender people.
March 31, 2026
Press Release
Chiles v. Salazar Ruling Removes Critical Protections for LGBTQ+ Youth
By removing safeguards that shield young people from these harms, today's ruling leaves LGBTQ+ youth at the mercy of a discredited practice.
March 31, 2026