PM Says Human Rights Are On Agenda In China
David Cameron has said he will raise human rights issues with China during his two-day visit to the country.Continue Reading
Human Rights Commissioner resigns
Human Rights Commissioner Joy Liddicoat has resigned after eight years on the job to focus on her law practice.Continue Reading
Singapore: Drop Charges Against Author Who Raised Rights Concerns
(New York) – The Singapore government should exonerate a British author who was convicted for contempt of court for his criticism of Singapore’s justice system, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Iranian Nobel laureate says opposition growing
Iranian Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi said Monday that opposition to the Iranian government is growing, spurred by an increase in government violence, more human rights violations and deepening poverty.Continue Reading
US: Promote Global Financial Transparency at G20 Summit
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David Cameron should be focusing on intellectual property not human rights
Human rights in China is an important topic but allowing the subject to overshadow the Prime Minister’s trade delegation there is a mistake.Continue Reading
New film shines a light on the plight of migrants in Mexico
By Charlotte Philips of Amnesty International’s Refugees and Migrants Rights team
It’s a sunny Sunday morning in the quiet neighbourhood of Zona Rosa in Mexico City. Sarah, (our campaigner on Mexico) and I have just stopped to reflect on wh…Continue Reading
Activists fear business will overshadow human rights on China trip
David Cameron is travelling to China tonight amid fears that human rights concerns will be overshadowed by trade negotiationsContinue Reading
Indonesia under fire over ‘farcical’ abuse trial
US President Barack Obama must challenge Indonesia over its abuse and torture of Papuan civilians during his talks in Jakarta this week, human rights activists said on Monday.Continue Reading
Indonesia under fire over military trial ‘farce’
US President Barack Obama must challenge Indonesia over its abuse and torture of Papuan civilians during his talks in Jakarta this week, human rights activists said Monday.Continue Reading
Indonesia: Obama Should Make a Stand for Human Rights
(Jakarta) – US President Barack Obama’s visit to Indonesia on November 9 through 11, 2010, is an important opportunity to make a stand for free expression, religious freedom, and a rights-respecting, accountable military in Indonesia, Human Rights Wa…Continue Reading
Ben Ali vows more freedom, human rights in Tunisia
TUNIS, Tunisia – Tunisia’s president says he is committed to greater freedom and respect for human rights in the north African country that for years has faced criticism over its rights record.Continue Reading
Cluster Munitions Treaty: Strong Interpretation Crucial
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Lebanon Ratifies Cluster Munitions Ban
(Beirut) – Lebanon ratified the international convention banning cluster munitions on November 5, 2010, just ahead of the opening of the convention’s first formal meeting of its states parties. The ratification is especially significant because Lebanon…Continue Reading