Kim Pate Receives the 2011 Ed McIsaac Human Rights in Corrections Award
OTTAWA, ONTARIO– – Today, Mr. Howard Sapers, Correctional Investigator of Canada, announced that Ms. Kim Pate, Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies , will receive …Continue Reading
Yemen child marriages targeted by rights group
Human Rights Watch is urging Yemen to set 18 as the minimum age for marriage to improve girls’ opportunities for education and protect their human rights.Continue Reading
Suaram: 4 out of 10 for Najib on human rights
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The government has been fiercely criticised for violating human rights in its crackdown on several civil society movements this year.Continue Reading
Yemen: Child Marriage Spurs Abuse of Girls and Women
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Widespread child marriage jeopardizes Yemeni girls’ access to education, harms their health, and keeps them second-class citizens.
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Obama, Clinton to world: Stop gay discrimination
The Obama administration’s declaration that it plans to use foreign assistance, international diplomacy and political asylum to promote gay rights abroad is a momentous step that could dangerously backfire if not pursued with delicacy and an appreciati…Continue Reading
Angola: End Violence Against Peaceful Protests
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The Angolan government should end its use of unnecessary force, including by plainclothes agents, against peaceful anti-government protests
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Refugees tell of bombing in Sudan’s Blue Nile State: Part 2
By Donatella Rovera, Amnesty International’s Crisis Researcher & Khairunissa Dhala, Amnesty International’s Campaigner for Sudan & South Sudan
The Sudanese government is keeping Blue Nile State closed off to human rights NGOs and…Continue Reading
Should the U.S. use foreign aid to promote gay rights?
Hillary Clinton declares that “gay rights are human rights,” and vows that the administration will penalize countries that abuse citizens over sexual orientationContinue Reading
Human Rights museum criticized at public meeting
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights was again forced to defend its proposed content against questions and criticisms during the institution’s first annual public meeting in Winnipeg.Continue Reading
Shooting Victim Announces Third Human Rights Lawsuit Against HudBay Minerals
TORONTO, ONTARIO– – “I’ll never forget watching the chief of security aim his gun straight at me, feeling the bullet hit, lying on the ground coughing up blood. I was terrified. I thought I was going …Continue Reading
Watch Hillary Clinton’s Speech Declaring "Gay Rights Are Human Rights"
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took a bold step for U.S. foreign policy (and common decency) by declaring in front of the United Nations yesterday that it is a “violation of human rights” to commit violence or discrimination against people because …Continue Reading
Formula 1 Should Cancel Bahrain GP Over Human Rights Issues: Fan’s View
Hosting a Formula 1 race brings many benefits to the host country. It confirms the country as an exciting international destination and brings a lot of positive press and publicity. It brings millions of dollars in sponsorship and broadcasting revenue,…Continue Reading
Testimonio para Amnistía Internacional
Por Chekib El Khiari, ex preso de conciencia
Durante mi período de detención arbitraria, pasé casi dos años y dos meses en cinco cárceles del oeste al este del país. Fue un período repleto de experiencias enriquecedoras y lecciones valiosas a l…Continue Reading
Food for Thought on International Human Rights Day
Freedom of expression and human rights will be laid on the table when Amnesty International hosts its annual Human Rights Day breakfast, on Saturday, 10 December.Continue Reading
US will use foreign aid to defend gay rights abroad, Clinton, Obama declare: culture no excuse
GENEVA – The Obama administration has bluntly warned the world against gay and lesbian discrimination, declaring the U.S. will use foreign assistance as well as diplomacy to back its insistence that gay rights are fully equal to other basic human rights.Continue Reading