Amnesty International supports schools and their wider communities in all regions of the world to build a global culture of human rights. Human Rights Friendly Schools aim to empower young people and promote the active participation of all members of the school community to integrate human rights values and principles into all areas of school…
On 2 April, the tribunal of Sidi M’hamed in Algiers convicted prominent Algerian journalist Ihsane El Kadi to five years in prison, of which two suspended, a fine of 700,000 Algerian dinars (around USD 5,150), and ordered the dissolution of his media company, one of the last media outlets in the country, and a fine…
The Eswatini authorities must ensure the investigation into the unlawful killing of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko is completely independent, impartial, transparent and effective, Amnesty International said today, one month after he was shot by unknown gunmen.
Alarming assaults on women’s rights around the world in 2021/22. Legal protections dismantled, and women human rights defenders now at unprecedented risk. Protection and promotion of women’s and girls’ rights and support for women human rights defenders crucial, including for Covid-19 recovery. Governments must act decisively to reverse regressions and uphold human rights for women…
Ahead of the two-year anniversary of Inocêncio Manhique losing his eye due to unlawful use of force by security forces, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Khanyo Farisè, said: “Two years ago, security forces shot Inocêncio Manhique in the eye with a rubber bullet during a peaceful protest. To date, as…
Responding to a string of reported shootings in recent weeks targeting opposition supporters, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Khanyo Farisè, said: “In recent weeks, there have been reports of gunmen firing at an opposition official’s house, the fatal shooting of two opposition members in a car and of police allegedly firing on a peaceful…
Ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the enforced disappearance of Zimbabwean journalist and pro-democracy activist Itai Peace Dzamara, Amnesty International calls on authorities to urgently establish an independent, impartial and transparent investigation into his whereabouts. On the morning of 9 March 2015, five men abducted Dzamara from a barber shop in the capital Harare’s Glen View suburb.…
Year after year, Amnesty International investigates and challenges human rights violations around the world. Our work uses different approaches to address chronic and immediate violations, including research, advocacy, campaigning, and education. Each year, through our extensive human rights education (HRE) programming, Amnesty International reaches millions of children, young people and adults in diverse communities to…
Reacting to news of the arbitrary arrest and detention of Alpha Media Holdings senior journalist Blessed Mhlanga today, Khanyo Farisè, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Southern Africa, said: “Amnesty International condemns the arrest and detention of Blessed Mhlanga solely for peacefully exercising his human rights and carrying out his professional duties. Amnesty International condemns…
By Pat de Brún, Head of Big Tech Accountability at Amnesty International and Maung Sawyeddollah, the founder and Executive Director of the Rohingya Students’ Network. Recent content policy announcements by Meta pose a grave threat to vulnerable communities globally and drastically increase the risk that the company will yet again contribute to mass violence and…
YOUTH! POWER! ACTION TRAINING 2025! Are you a young changemaker passionate about human rights, activism, and leadership? Then the Youth Power Action training is for you! The Youth Power Action Training 2025 is now open for applications! This five-day intensive youth training is designed for young people aged between 18 and 24 who are eager…
At Amnesty International Zimbabwe (AIZ), our purpose is to protect individuals wherever justice, fairness, freedom and truth are denied. To do this to the best of our ability we believe that safeguarding needs to be at the heart of our work. Safeguarding is the term for the actions we at AIZ take to:a) promote the…
Responding to news that Ugandan opposition politician and former presidential candidate for the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) political party, Kizza Besigye, has gone on hunger strike and his health is deteriorating, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said: “Ugandan authorities must immediately respect the Supreme Court order, uphold the…
As African heads of state and government prepare to elect and appoint the new leadership team of the African Union (AU), including a new chairperson, during the 38th African Union Summit on 15 and 16 February, Amnesty International is calling on the incoming chairperson and the AU to prioritize human rights. The summit comes amid…