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Cathedral Quarter To Host Amnesty International Protect The Human exhibition

‘Protect The Human’, an exhibition featuring striking images of celebrities showing their concern for human rights issues, will go on display at eleven venues in the Cathedral Quarter from May 3rd to...

USA: Authorities fail to protect indigenous Women's rights's rightss rights's rights's rights's rights from shocking levels of sexual violence

Native American Women's rights's rightss rights's rights's rights's rights in the United States suffer disproportionately high levels of rape and sexual violence, yet the federal government has...

Iraq: New report condemns soaring execution rate

Fourth highest number of executions in the world as Iraq turns clock back Amnesty International has condemned the soaring execution rate in Iraq as it published a new report today (20 April) showing...

Afghanistan: Taleban attacks against civilians are increasing and are systematic

As the Taleban's spring offensive intensifies, civilians are increasingly facing suicide attacks, abductions and beheadings, according to an Amnesty International report released today (19 April)...

Nigeria elections: Failure to protect human rights raises death toll

Amnesty International today (18 April 2007) urged the Nigerian government to ensure that human rights are effectively upheld and protected, after violence during the state assembly and state...

Zimbabwe: African leaders must speak out against brutality

African leaders should no longer allow a culture of impunity for Zimbabwe’s violations, says Amnesty Amnesty International is deeply concerned about the continued attacks on trade unionists, human...

Call for Entries: Refugee Week Scottish Media Awards

Oxfam, National Union of Journalists, Amnesty International, British Red Cross and Scottish Refugee Council (and other members of the Asylum Positive Images Network in Scotland) are pleased to...

Jamaica: Amnesty International condemns homophobic violence

Amnesty International strongly condemns recent episodes of violence against persons who are perceived to be gay in Jamaica. The organisation is particularly concerned by reports of mob violence...

Palestinian Authority: AI calls for release of Gaza Strip journalist

Amnesty International (AI) is deeply concerned about the continuing abduction of Alan Johnston. The BBC correspondent is being held by an unknown armed group in the Gaza Strip. AI calls for his...

Russian Federation: Attack on public dissent

Amnesty International is calling on the Russian authorities to investigate thoroughly and impartially all reports of police ill-treatment, including kicking and hitting with batons, during anti...