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This persistent, widespread violence against civilians constitutes war crimes.
All those responsible must be held accountable.
This persistent, widespread violence against civilians constitutes war crimes.
All those responsible must be held accountable.
Today another EU Parliament report has found that the situation has gone from bad to worse in Hungary despite the EU formally launching Article 7 proceedings in 2018.
www.amnesty.eu/news/hungary...
Today another EU Parliament report has found that the situation has gone from bad to worse in Hungary despite the EU formally launching Article 7 proceedings in 2018.
www.amnesty.eu/news/hungary...
Former ambassador & gov't critic Humphrey Polepole was abducted 6 Oct by unidentified security forces
Authorities must disclose his whereabouts & if he is in their custody, release him now.
www.amnesty.org/en/documents...
Former ambassador & gov't critic Humphrey Polepole was abducted 6 Oct by unidentified security forces
Authorities must disclose his whereabouts & if he is in their custody, release him now.
www.amnesty.org/en/documents...
Yet, this is still not ensured all over the EU.
Thanks to MEPs Scheuring-Wielgus & Incir and all others who continue the fight for a consent-based definition across the EU.
#LetsTalkAboutYes
#OnlyYesMeansYes
#EndVAW
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Yet, this is still not ensured all over the EU.
Thanks to MEPs Scheuring-Wielgus & Incir and all others who continue the fight for a consent-based definition across the EU.
#LetsTalkAboutYes
#OnlyYesMeansYes
#EndVAW
euobserver.com/health-and-s...
At 25 years of their partnership, leaders at the EU-AU summit must rise to challenges in both regions & worldwide.
At 25 years of their partnership, leaders at the EU-AU summit must rise to challenges in both regions & worldwide.
Buzás-Hábel could face up to 1 year in prison for planning a peaceful LGBTIQ+ rights march in Hungary.
📢 Take action now:
www.amnesty.org/en/documents...
Buzás-Hábel could face up to 1 year in prison for planning a peaceful LGBTIQ+ rights march in Hungary.
📢 Take action now:
www.amnesty.org/en/documents...
Today activists from LUCHA RDC & @amnesty.org
gathered outside the European Council to demand EU act to end horrific abuses in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Today activists from LUCHA RDC & @amnesty.org
gathered outside the European Council to demand EU act to end horrific abuses in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Today, @europarl.europa.eu voted in favour of deregulating corporations.
This backsliding will have devastating consequences for workers & the climate.
#CSDDD #OmnibusI #EPlenary
Today, @europarl.europa.eu voted in favour of deregulating corporations.
This backsliding will have devastating consequences for workers & the climate.
#CSDDD #OmnibusI #EPlenary
@amnesty.org welcomes the @ec.europa.eu’s first-ever #EUCivilSocietyStrategy, a long-awaited step to recognize and support those who stand up for #HumanRights every day.
@amnesty.org welcomes the @ec.europa.eu’s first-ever #EUCivilSocietyStrategy, a long-awaited step to recognize and support those who stand up for #HumanRights every day.
On 4 December, Seán will stand trial for helping people in distress and at risk of drowning at sea. www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
On 4 December, Seán will stand trial for helping people in distress and at risk of drowning at sea. www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Along with 800+ Venezuelans targeted in a systematic & widespread attack on dissent.
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Along with 800+ Venezuelans targeted in a systematic & widespread attack on dissent.
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The EU-CELAC summit will be a crucial opportunity to promote and protect human rights in both regions and worldwide.
www.amnesty.eu/news/europe-...
The EU-CELAC summit will be a crucial opportunity to promote and protect human rights in both regions and worldwide.
www.amnesty.eu/news/europe-...
@europarl.europa.eu FEMM Committee supports
@myvoicemychoice.bsky.social initiative on providing safe & accessible abortion for all. The real test will be the final vote in the European Parliament.
We call on all MEPs to add their support in the plenary vote later this month.
@europarl.europa.eu FEMM Committee supports
@myvoicemychoice.bsky.social initiative on providing safe & accessible abortion for all. The real test will be the final vote in the European Parliament.
We call on all MEPs to add their support in the plenary vote later this month.
Hard-won rights fought for over generations, the Convention has done so much for free press, LGBTI+ people, minorities, women, people with disabilities & the environment.
Here are 5 wins for human rights 👇
Hard-won rights fought for over generations, the Convention has done so much for free press, LGBTI+ people, minorities, women, people with disabilities & the environment.
Here are 5 wins for human rights 👇
@amnesty.org calls on Latvia to uphold the convention & work towards its full implementation.
@amnesty.org calls on Latvia to uphold the convention & work towards its full implementation.
All those responsible for ongoing atrocities must be held individually accountable.
All those responsible for ongoing atrocities must be held individually accountable.
International law is clear: no one can be returned to a place where their life will be in danger. Human rights apply to everyone.
International law is clear: no one can be returned to a place where their life will be in danger. Human rights apply to everyone.
EU leaders must use all tools at their disposal to press the Chinese authorities to release him immediately and unconditionally, and allow him to travel home.
#FreeGuiMinhai #China
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
EU leaders must use all tools at their disposal to press the Chinese authorities to release him immediately and unconditionally, and allow him to travel home.
#FreeGuiMinhai #China
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
The EU must not backtrack on suspending the 🇪🇺🇮🇱 agreement.
Diplomatic & economic pressure on Israel is needed as much as ever.
Now is not the time to let up 🧵
The EU must not backtrack on suspending the 🇪🇺🇮🇱 agreement.
Diplomatic & economic pressure on Israel is needed as much as ever.
Now is not the time to let up 🧵
China’s aggressive posturing in the region, especially re: Taiwan, “stands in stark contradiction to the peaceful rhetoric China promotes in Europe,” says @eelingchiu.bsky.social, Director of Amnesty International Taiwan.
We ignore it at our peril 👇
China’s aggressive posturing in the region, especially re: Taiwan, “stands in stark contradiction to the peaceful rhetoric China promotes in Europe,” says @eelingchiu.bsky.social, Director of Amnesty International Taiwan.
We ignore it at our peril 👇
We @amnesty.org celebrate that he can reunite with his family & regain part of his freedom
His situation is not an isolated incident but part of the Cuban government's systematic strategy to silence those who dissent
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We @amnesty.org celebrate that he can reunite with his family & regain part of his freedom
His situation is not an isolated incident but part of the Cuban government's systematic strategy to silence those who dissent
x.com/CilanoJohann...
@amnesty.org welcomes @ec.europa.eu's new LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy and its renewed commitment to protect and promote LGBTIQ+ rights across Europe.
commission.europa.eu/strategy-and...
@amnesty.org welcomes @ec.europa.eu's new LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy and its renewed commitment to protect and promote LGBTIQ+ rights across Europe.
commission.europa.eu/strategy-and...
After a review of CM/Rec(2021)2 on measures against trade in goods used for the death penalty & torture, @coe.int committed to further efforts to control this trade worldwide.
search.coe.int/cm/eng?i=091...
After a review of CM/Rec(2021)2 on measures against trade in goods used for the death penalty & torture, @coe.int committed to further efforts to control this trade worldwide.
search.coe.int/cm/eng?i=091...
On how China’s courts are used as a tool to silence journalists, activists, lawyers and citizens - often for nothing more than their peaceful expression.
⚖️ Our research on 68 cases shows systematic fair trial violations.
On how China’s courts are used as a tool to silence journalists, activists, lawyers and citizens - often for nothing more than their peaceful expression.
⚖️ Our research on 68 cases shows systematic fair trial violations.