Amnesty news

Here are some recent news articles and updates related to amnesty:

Global Amnesty News

  1. Amnesty International's Annual Report: Amnesty International has released its annual report, highlighting human rights abuses and violations around the world. The report focuses on issues such as torture, extrajudicial killings, and forced displacement. (Source: Amnesty International)
  2. Global Refugee Crisis: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reported that the global refugee crisis has reached a record high, with over 70 million people displaced worldwide. Amnesty International has called for increased efforts to protect refugees and asylum seekers. (Source: UNHCR)
  3. Human Rights in the Middle East: Amnesty International has criticized the human rights situation in the Middle East, citing widespread abuses in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Iran. The organization has called for greater international pressure to address these issues. (Source: Amnesty International)

National Amnesty News

  1. US Immigration Reform: The US House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at providing a pathway to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants. The bill, known as the Dream and Promise Act, has been praised by Amnesty International and other advocacy groups. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. UK's Windrush Scandal: The UK government has apologized for its treatment of the Windrush generation, a group of Caribbean immigrants who were wrongly deported or detained due to a lack of documentation. Amnesty International has called for greater accountability and compensation for those affected. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Australia's Asylum Seeker Policy: Amnesty International has criticized Australia's asylum seeker policy, which involves detaining refugees on remote islands and denying them access to basic rights and services. The organization has called for the policy to be changed. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)

Amnesty International's Campaigns

  1. #EndTorture: Amnesty International is running a campaign to end torture worldwide, highlighting the use of torture by governments and security forces. The organization is calling for greater international pressure to prevent torture and hold perpetrators accountable. (Source: Amnesty International)
  2. #FreeThemAll: Amnesty International is campaigning to free prisoners of conscience worldwide, including those held for their political beliefs, religion, or ethnicity. The organization is calling for governments to release these individuals and ensure their safety. (Source: Amnesty International)

These are just a few examples of recent news and updates related to amnesty. If you're interested in learning more, I recommend visiting the Amnesty International website or following the organization on social media.