Blog 7 June 2017By Candice Chung 7 shockingly sexist laws that still exist in 2017 From legislations that forbid women from working at night, to loopholes that let sexual offenders go free by marrying their victims, here are seven shockingly sexist laws that still exist today. Types: Blog Read More >>
Blog 17 May 2017by Azmina Dhrodia 5 brave ways activists are fighting for LGBTI rights worldwide To mark the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) on 17 May, we celebrate the courageous activism of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people worldwide. Types: Blog Read More >>
Blog 9 May 2017By Francesca.Pateman- Digital Executive Amnesty International UK What to watch on Netflix right now Check out these seven unmissable films about human rights and the people who fight for them, all out on Netflix. Perfect for a weekend binge. Types: Blog Read More >>
Blog 3 May 2017By Shiromi Pinto, Creative Manager, Amnesty International 4.6 million actions for Write for Rights! Amnesty supporters wrote an amazing 4,660,774 letters, emails, tweets and much more. Among those messages were words of support that made all the difference to the many whose rights we were writing for. Types: Blog Read More >>
Blog 4 April 2017By Salil Shetty - Secretary General, Amnesty International Why Sri Lanka's past refuses to be forgotten Twenty six years of armed conflict has left an indelible mark on Sri Lanka. One of the most important question many are asking is this: what happened to their loved ones? Types: Blog Read More >>
Blog 15 March 2017By an Ethiopian journalist in exile Ethiopia's 2005 election: why I fled my country How the 2005 general election in Ethiopia froze the media and ultimately led to Ethiopian citizens seeking refuge around the world. Types: Blog Read More >>