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GAZA CRISIS: CIVILIANS MUST BE PROTECTED

Humanitarian workers, journalists and human rights monitors are urgently needed to assess needs, report violations and publicise the reality of the situation on the ground. Amnesty is urging all parties not to target civilians and not to carry out indiscriminate or disproportionate attacks that put civilian lives in danger.

Congo - Actions, Not Words: The people of eastern DRC need practical measures and decisive action to stop the gross human rights abuses, not just words. Act now | Find out more

Trafficking victims need more support: Britain has ratified the convention on human trafficking, but this doesn't secure victims the care they need.   Read the blog | Find out more

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