Press releases in 2022

Political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova has been hospitalised in an intensive care unit Recently Kolesnikova was placed in a punishment cell - a harsh form of confinement ‘The secrecy that surrounds...

Abuses against migrant workers remain rife in Qatar ‘ Until all abuses suffered by migrant workers in Qatar are remedied, the legacy of this World Cup will be severely tarnished by their mistreatment’...

Bargains, inspirational buys and quirky treats available Unique fair trade, ethical and eco-friendly gifts for family, friends and quirky secret Santa ideas ‘This holiday season give gifts that give...

Government to host global conference on preventing sexual violence in conflict yet is failing survivors in UK ‘The UK must get its own house in order before it can credibly lead an international...

Responding to protests that have broken out across China against Covid-19 restrictions, Hana Young, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director, said: “The tragedy of the Urumqi fire has inspired...

‘This must not be the last Troubles trial’ - Grainne Teggart ‘Not a day passes when we don’t miss Aidan. This case has shown justice is possible after all these years and every victim must have truth...

Irish Football Association President and Chief Executive have met senior FIFA officials in Doha to call for progress on human rights IFA backs calls for migrant worker compensation and investigations...

Responding to the public flogging of three women and 11 men on Wednesday (23 November) on the orders of a Taliban court on charges of theft and moral crimes in Logar province of Afghanistan, Samira...

Human Rights Council in Geneva agrees to creation of a fact-finding mission Iranian authorities have ignored repeated past calls to open criminal investigations ‘The cries of people in Iran for...

Latest Home Office figures show large increase in backlog of asylum applications Call for ‘complete overhaul’ of asylum policy and abandonment of Rwanda deal ‘ The totally unacceptable asylum backlog...