Jamaica: Shackelia Jackson Human Rights Defender
Take action and urge Prime Minister Holness to ensure Shackelia and her family are protected from police harassment.
Urgent Action: Oromo civilians in Ethiopia killed, wounded by the military
At least 22 members of the Ethiopian Oromo community have been killed or wounded by military officers
Urgent Action good news: Convicted environmental activists released in Cambodia
Two environmental activists were released after serving five months out of their 1-year prison sentences.
Urgent Action: Pro-democracy activists arbitrarily detained in DRC
Pro-democracy activists have been in arbitrary detention since 21 January. They have alleged that they were beaten.
Urgent Action update: Russian whistle-blower faces two more months in jail
Whistle-blower Aleksandr Eivazov has spent six months in detention. However he may face an extension of two more months.
Urgent Action good news: Turkish Medical Association leaders released
All 11 doctors who were detained calling for an end to Turkey’s military operation in Afrin have been released.
Urgent Action: Hundreds arrested in Sudan, wherabouts unknown
At least 140 opposition party members, human rights defenders, students and women rights activists were detained.
Urgent Action Update: Twelve men at imminent risk of execution in Saudi Arabia
Twelve Saudi Arabian men are at imminent risk of execution after the Supreme Court ratified their death sentences.
Urgent Action: Father appeals for son’s life to be spared in Texas, USA
Thomas Whitaker, aged 38, is due to be executed in Texas on 22 February. His father is appealing for his son's clemency.
Urgent Action Update: New threats against indigenous community in Kenya
The Sengwer Indigenous community are facing new threats of eviction