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Global Movement Votes to Adopt Policy to Protect Human Rights of Sex Workers

A crucial vote to protect the human rights of sex workers was passed today in Dublin at Amnesty International’s decision-making forum, the International Council Meeting (ICM).

Syria: release of leading human rights activist Mazen Darwish welcomed

Darwish’s three-year ordeal included torture and enforced disappearance

Iran: child offender Salar Shadizadi faces execution in days

Shadizadi set to be hanged on Monday, amid unprecedented Iranian execution spree

Bangladesh: savage killing of blogger Niloy Neel must not go unpunished

‘The price for holding opinions and expressing them freely must not be death’ - David Griffiths

Irish Government makes UK main destination for women seeking abortion

“The Irish Government doesn’t mind women having abortions, just as long as they are not in Ireland.

Libya: new report shows that abductions by armed groups is rampant

Hundreds abducted face torture and summary killing, with bodies left by roadsides

Amnesty writes to warn MLAs over possible GCHQ surveillance

Amnesty International has written to all members of the Northern Ireland Assembly warning them that their communications may be under surveillance from the UK spy agency GCHQ.