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Amnesty International

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Amnesty International (commonly known as Amnesty and AI) is a non-governmental organisation focused on human rights. It was founded in London in 1961.

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Hand holds up a poster showing head of Osman Kavala, and a quote in German by the PEN organization

German ifa culture award goes to Osman Kavala

German ifa culture award goes to Osman Kavala

Imprisoned Turkish human rights activist Osman Kavala receives a culture prize from Germany — a political signal.
Human RightsNovember 10, 2022
A woman holding the hands of her malnourished daughter

Ethiopian Human Rights Council receives Amnesty prize

Ethiopian Human Rights Council receives Amnesty prize

The EHRCO works to uncover human rights violations.
Human RightsMay 31, 2022
Amnesty International India's former headquarters

Is India's government using agencies to target activists?

Is India's government using agencies to target activists?

Indian authorities use legal pretexts to obstruct the travel of activists and journalists who criticize the government.
SocietyApril 12, 2022
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Rape as a weapon of war

Tigrayans in Ethiopia face ethnic cleansing: report

Tigrayans in Ethiopia face ethnic cleansing: report

Tigrayans are reportedly being targeted with an ethnic cleansing campaign in the contested Western Tigray zone.
SocietyApril 6, 2022
Stadium 974 in Doha

Qatar 2022: Still a long way to go on human rights

Qatar 2022: Still a long way to go on human rights

Despite years of international pressure, the human rights situation in World Cup host Qatar remains cause for concern.
SoccerMarch 29, 2022
Two flags of the NGO Amnesty International above protesters' heads in Toulouse, France

2021 the year of broken promises: Amnesty

2021 the year of broken promises: Amnesty

The human rights monitor said the digital sphere is increasingly becoming a space for activism — and repression.
Human RightsMarch 29, 2022
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Manuela Kasper-Claridge

Why have we failed women so badly?

Manuela Kasper-Claridge
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PoliticsApril 7, 2021

We must speak up for free expression in Turkey

Commentary
PoliticsFebruary 28, 2018
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End executions now

Matthias von Hein
Commentary
April 10, 2016