The plight of migrant workers in Middle Eastern countries is a topic of great concern and was a point of great discussion for the recent International Migrants Day 2013. Qatar and Saudi Arabia have been highlighted as major culprits in...

Guest blog by Amnesty Scotland volunteer coordinator Risga Carson. With only one day left until Christmas, many of us will be rushing out to do some last minute shopping. In between all the holiday mayhem, why not take a moment to...

Contents Reprisals Against Human Rights Lawyers Henan Church Group Lawyers Attacked Trying to Meet Clients Update on Crackdown on Peaceful Assembly, Association and Expression Trial of Anhui Activist Ends without Verdict, Lawyers &...

Contents Enforced Disappearance Fujian Activist Disappear s After Being Seized by Police in Beijing Arbitrary Detention; Violence/Reprisals Against Activists Intercepted Petitioners Sent to Local Authorities to Face Violent Retaliation...

Scotland celebrated International Human Rights Day last week by launching the first ever plan to tackle human rights in the country – Scotland’s National Action Plan for Human Rights (SNAP). The national plan aims to kick-start a...