Amnesty office news today
Here are some recent news articles and updates from the Amnesty International office:
Global News
- Urgent Action Needed: Protect Human Rights Defenders in the Philippines (March 2023) - Amnesty International is calling on the Philippine government to protect human rights defenders, including activists, journalists, and lawyers, who are facing increasing threats and attacks.
- Myanmar: Military Junta Must End Crackdown on Protesters (March 2023) - Amnesty International is urging the Myanmar military junta to immediately end its brutal crackdown on protesters and to respect the rights of peaceful demonstrators.
- Ukraine: Protect Civilians and Ensure Accountability for War Crimes (March 2023) - Amnesty International is calling on all parties to the conflict in Ukraine to protect civilians and to ensure accountability for war crimes and human rights violations.
Regional News
- Americas: Protect Migrant Children and Families (March 2023) - Amnesty International is urging the US government to protect migrant children and families, including those seeking asylum, from violence, abuse, and exploitation.
- Asia-Pacific: End Discrimination Against Indigenous Peoples (March 2023) - Amnesty International is calling on governments in the Asia-Pacific region to end discrimination against indigenous peoples and to respect their rights to land, culture, and self-determination.
- Africa: Protect Human Rights Defenders in the Sahel Region (March 2023) - Amnesty International is urging governments in the Sahel region to protect human rights defenders, including activists, journalists, and lawyers, who are facing increasing threats and attacks.
Campaigns and Actions
- Write for Rights: Join the Global Campaign for Human Rights (December 2022) - Amnesty International is launching its annual Write for Rights campaign, calling on people around the world to write letters and send messages to governments and individuals to demand justice and protection for human rights defenders.
- #NotMyPresident: Protest Against Human Rights Abuses (February 2023) - Amnesty International is organizing a global protest against human rights abuses, calling on people to demand accountability and justice for victims of human rights violations.
Please note that these are just a few examples of recent news articles and updates from Amnesty International. You can visit the Amnesty International website for more information on their campaigns, actions, and news.