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Amnesty International

November 28, 2020

Amazon putting workers' lives at risk during shopping rush, says Amnesty

In the UK, GMB Union staff have repeatedly been threatened with injunctions for 'trespassing' when trying to access Amazon facilities to recruit new members.
November 27, 2020

Transfer of Saudi human rights defender's case to 'notorious' court condemned

The Specialised Criminal Court is notorious for issuing lengthy prison sentences following seriously flawed trials, says Amnesty International.
November 25, 2020

Closure of Iraqi displaced persons camps put thousands at risk, says new report

Thousands of Iraqis with perceived ties to the Islamic State armed group are at risk as the Iraqi authorities close displaced-person camps.
November 22, 2020

Biden Transition Team briefed on Northern Ireland's Brexit fears

Civil society groups are extremely concerned by the impact that Brexit is having on the protection of the rights and equality provisions in the Good Friday Agreement.
November 19, 2020

Qatar urged to strengthen protection of migrant workers ahead of World Cup

Thousands of workers continue to be subjected to labour abuses in Qatar, with many domestic workers were working more than 18 hours a day.
November 8, 2020

Write for Rights campaign offers solidarity to victims of human rights abuses

People across the UK can join the world’s largest letter writing action to support individuals who have been attacked, jailed, harassed or disappeared.
November 7, 2020

War crimes indictment of Kosovo's president shows senior officials 'not above the law'

This indictment gives hope that any attempt to obstruct justice, truth and reparation will not be tolerated, says Amnesty International.
November 4, 2020

Women on trial in Poland for posters of Virgin Mary with LGBTI rainbow halo

Three women are facing up to two years in jail after sharing posters depicting the Virgin Mary with a halo in the rainbow colours of the LGBTI pride flag.
November 1, 2020

'Amnesty Academy' app launched to teach human rights to new generation of activists

The free app is available on iOS and Android in more than 20 languages, to ensure that people worldwide know and can claim their human rights.
October 23, 2020

#EndSARS protestors killed by military in Nigeria

At least 56 people have died since the protest began, with victims including protesters and people allegedly hired by the authorities to confront the protesters.