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The Amnesty International UK activist-led UN Network campaigns on human rights issues related to the UN, and helps activists understand its processes.
Special sessions needed at UN Human Rights Council and UN Security Council on deterring further massacres in Iran and to pursue international criminal justice, including referring Iran to the International Criminal Court. Sign the call in this petition:
www.amnesty.org/en/petition/...
www.amnesty.org/en/petition/...
End Protest Massacres in Iran
Call on the international community to urgently act to end further massacres of protesters in Iran.
www.amnesty.org
January 16, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Special sessions needed at UN Human Rights Council and UN Security Council on deterring further massacres in Iran and to pursue international criminal justice, including referring Iran to the International Criminal Court. Sign the call in this petition:
www.amnesty.org/en/petition/...
www.amnesty.org/en/petition/...
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Iranian authorities have unleashed an unprecedented deadly crackdown to crush the protests & cut all internet access to conceal their crimes. Call on the international community to urgently act to end further massacres of protesters in Iran.
Act now ✊
amn.st/63326CLAAI
Act now ✊
amn.st/63326CLAAI
End Protest Massacres in Iran
Call on the international community to urgently act to end further massacres of protesters in Iran.
amn.st
January 15, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Iranian authorities have unleashed an unprecedented deadly crackdown to crush the protests & cut all internet access to conceal their crimes. Call on the international community to urgently act to end further massacres of protesters in Iran.
Act now ✊
amn.st/63326CLAAI
Act now ✊
amn.st/63326CLAAI
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Wanted: a visionary to stand firm amid tyranny and turmoil
Finding a new secretary general is an enormous challenge for the United Nations this year, writes Isabel Coles
https://bit.ly/49wfCUS
Finding a new secretary general is an enormous challenge for the United Nations this year, writes Isabel Coles
https://bit.ly/49wfCUS
January 11, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Wanted: a visionary to stand firm amid tyranny and turmoil
Finding a new secretary general is an enormous challenge for the United Nations this year, writes Isabel Coles
https://bit.ly/49wfCUS
Finding a new secretary general is an enormous challenge for the United Nations this year, writes Isabel Coles
https://bit.ly/49wfCUS
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Trump’s actions are illegal – but his greed may hold him in check bit.ly/3LtYyH0
Trump’s actions are illegal – but his greed may hold him ...
The absurd logic of Trump’s actions is that other countries are free to indict whoever they wish in another land, abduct them and then put them on trial
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January 11, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Trump’s actions are illegal – but his greed may hold him in check bit.ly/3LtYyH0
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The International Court of Justice will soon enter hearings on the merits of a landmark genocide case against Myanmar.
Amid ongoing violations against the Rohingya, the world must stand firm in pursuing justice and a path toward ending impunity.
Amid ongoing violations against the Rohingya, the world must stand firm in pursuing justice and a path toward ending impunity.
Myanmar: Critical Hearings in Rohingya Genocide Case
International Court of Justice (ICJ) hearings in the Myanmar genocide case highlight the need for justice for the ethnic Rohingya.
www.hrw.org
January 8, 2026 at 8:03 PM
The International Court of Justice will soon enter hearings on the merits of a landmark genocide case against Myanmar.
Amid ongoing violations against the Rohingya, the world must stand firm in pursuing justice and a path toward ending impunity.
Amid ongoing violations against the Rohingya, the world must stand firm in pursuing justice and a path toward ending impunity.
Yesterday the UN Security Council debated the situation between the US and Venezuela following the dramatic events of the last couple of days. The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, said: “I have consistently stressed the imperative of full respect, by all, for international law, including
January 6, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Yesterday the UN Security Council debated the situation between the US and Venezuela following the dramatic events of the last couple of days. The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, said: “I have consistently stressed the imperative of full respect, by all, for international law, including
Amnesty International raises human rights concerns following US military action in Venezuela:
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Global: Amnesty International raises human rights concerns following US's military action in Venezuela
Today’s military action by the US Trump Administration in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, raises grave concerns for the human rights of the Venezuelan popu...
www.amnesty.org
January 6, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Amnesty International raises human rights concerns following US military action in Venezuela:
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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December 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The Veto: “The single greatest threat to global peace and security” – online film event
The Network is hosting this powerful documentary on the history and problems of the UN Security Council veto at 19.00 (UK time) on 22nd January 2026.
The Network is hosting this powerful documentary on the history and problems of the UN Security Council veto at 19.00 (UK time) on 22nd January 2026.
December 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
The Veto: “The single greatest threat to global peace and security” – online film event
The Network is hosting this powerful documentary on the history and problems of the UN Security Council veto at 19.00 (UK time) on 22nd January 2026.
The Network is hosting this powerful documentary on the history and problems of the UN Security Council veto at 19.00 (UK time) on 22nd January 2026.
Last Tuesday, 9th December, was the UN’s special day on genocide.
The genocide in Gaza continues. A ceasefire deal was agreed between Israel and Hamas in October, but the killing hasn’t stopped and only a trickle of humanitarian aid is making its way into Gaza.
The genocide in Gaza continues. A ceasefire deal was agreed between Israel and Hamas in October, but the killing hasn’t stopped and only a trickle of humanitarian aid is making its way into Gaza.
www.amnesty.org.uk
December 16, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Last Tuesday, 9th December, was the UN’s special day on genocide.
The genocide in Gaza continues. A ceasefire deal was agreed between Israel and Hamas in October, but the killing hasn’t stopped and only a trickle of humanitarian aid is making its way into Gaza.
The genocide in Gaza continues. A ceasefire deal was agreed between Israel and Hamas in October, but the killing hasn’t stopped and only a trickle of humanitarian aid is making its way into Gaza.
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When Ian McKellen asks, the Amnesty Shop delivers, making sure everyone knows where to get those last-minute presents.
December 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
When Ian McKellen asks, the Amnesty Shop delivers, making sure everyone knows where to get those last-minute presents.
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Join us where history was made:
On 17 January 2026, 80 years after delegates gathered in Methodist Central Hall Westminster for the first UN General Assembly, UNA-UK invites you back to the very same room for a landmark public event.
Tickets available now⬇️
On 17 January 2026, 80 years after delegates gathered in Methodist Central Hall Westminster for the first UN General Assembly, UNA-UK invites you back to the very same room for a landmark public event.
Tickets available now⬇️
UNGA at 80: From 1946 to Our Future
Join us at Central Hall to celebrate 80 years of the UN with inspiring talks, panels and performances. Donations welcome!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Join us where history was made:
On 17 January 2026, 80 years after delegates gathered in Methodist Central Hall Westminster for the first UN General Assembly, UNA-UK invites you back to the very same room for a landmark public event.
Tickets available now⬇️
On 17 January 2026, 80 years after delegates gathered in Methodist Central Hall Westminster for the first UN General Assembly, UNA-UK invites you back to the very same room for a landmark public event.
Tickets available now⬇️
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Today is Human Rights Day. On this day in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed in Paris by the United Nations General Assembly. It sets out the fundamental rights we are all entitled to regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language...
December 10, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Today is Human Rights Day. On this day in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed in Paris by the United Nations General Assembly. It sets out the fundamental rights we are all entitled to regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language...
If you’re interested in learning more about the United Nations’ work in the area of human rights and campaigning on UN-related human rights issues, you might be interested in joining our activist-led UN Network. Contact us on:
amnestyunnetwork@gmail.com
amnestyunnetwork@gmail.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:58 AM
If you’re interested in learning more about the United Nations’ work in the area of human rights and campaigning on UN-related human rights issues, you might be interested in joining our activist-led UN Network. Contact us on:
amnestyunnetwork@gmail.com
amnestyunnetwork@gmail.com
Today is Human Rights Day. On this day in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed in Paris by the United Nations General Assembly. It sets out the fundamental rights we are all entitled to regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language...
December 10, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Today is Human Rights Day. On this day in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed in Paris by the United Nations General Assembly. It sets out the fundamental rights we are all entitled to regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language...
Today is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime.
December 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Today is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime.