⚡️BREAKING: Amnesty International welcomes the recognition of chattel enslavement of Africans as a crime against humanity at the U.N General Assembly, following a resolution tabled by #Ghana on behalf of the African continent and people of African descent.

Trump must retract deeply irresponsible threats that the USA would postpone strikes on #Iran’s power plants & energy infrastructure by 5 days pending the outcome of discussions on the “resolution of hostilities”.

Several countries across the Americas are adopting restrictive legal frameworks to weaken, control, and even dismantle civil society organizations. So-called ‘anti-NGO laws’ reflect the rise of authoritarian practices aimed at silencing critical voices and consolidating power at any cost.

We are launching a series of perspectives titled 'Voices of Reparatory Justice’. We begin with Sylvie Njobati, a Cameroonian activist embarked on a life-changing mission to bring a sacred ancient artefact home ⬇️ amn.st/63324B6XgTn

📍Lebanon: Israel is deploying the same deadly playbook it used in 2024 in Lebanon to kill dozens of health workers and devastate healthcare services. Israel must halt attacks on healthcare workers, medical facilities and first responders. www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

NEW REPORT: Austrian authorities’ responses to people expressing solidarity with Palestinians during Israel’s ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza have resulted in a chilling effect on the right to freedom of expression ⤵️

NEW: Our in-depth investigation finds that US has violated international humanitarian law by failing to take all feasible precautions to avoid civilian harm. US is responsible for deadly attack on school in #Minab packed full of children.

🚨Rising harmful online content in Bangladesh, including misinformation & sectarian narratives targeting minority communities could result in serious human rights abuses if left unaddressed. Online harms do not stay online ⤵️ www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

It’s time for the EU & India to: ➡️Get their houses in order on human rights ➡️Deliver on their promises and ➡️Counter mounting global attacks on human rights www.amnesty.eu/news/eu-indi...

Israel continues to commit genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, enabled by the global political economy. Time for the EU to #PullThePlug www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

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

Despite the stark challenges currently facing humanity, we continue to witness how people from all over the world are demonstrating the importance of activism and the life-changing power of solidarity. Here are some stories of hope and humanity to end the year 🕯️ amn.st/63328CjBlY

We’re back with another year of #Write4Rights! This International Human Rights Day, join #W4R25, the world’s biggest human rights event where hundreds of thousands of people around the world come together to protect the rights of others: amn.st/633227f5xC#Write4Rights✍️

Indonesian police used unlawful force against protesters, including beatings and the improper use of water cannon and tear gas grenades, during mass demonstrations that swept the country earlier this year. Read more 👇

Widespread failings by Nepal’s law enforcement agencies in policing September’s youth-led “Gen-Z” protests resulted in unlawful killings, unnecessary and excessive use of force, and severe injuries. Read more 👇

Indonesia and the international community must mobilize the necessary resources to support rescue efforts in the affected areas. There can be no solution to this devastation without a roadmap for climate justice, and there is no climate justice without human rights.

Today’s Tokyo High Court decision endorsed the Japanese government ban on same-sex marriage. This marks a significant step backwards for marriage equality in Japan. Read more 👇

As the newly designated host for the annual UN Climate summit next year, Türkiye must take decisive and transparent actions to tackle climate change. amn.st/633207i5RQ

EU inaction in DRC kills! 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.

Nigerian authorities must ensure the safe release of the abducted children and teacher.

In 2001, a group of activists in Poland held a 24-hour letter-writing marathon, writing letters day and night on behalf of people whose rights had been wronged. Over two decades later, that campaigning spirit continues. Join us again for #W4R25: amn.st/633277ewWU#W4R25✊

Moldova’s authorities must protect media freedom and develop media regulations in consultation with media and civil society, not seek to control the country’s information space through controversial legislation and extrajudicial punitive measures. Read more:

- 1 in 4 people globally live within 5km of fossil fuel infrastructure. - More than 16% of global fossil fuel infrastructure sits on Indigenous territories. - Despite global commitments to #DefossilizeNow, the fossil fuel industry is thriving around the world. This is #ExtractionExtinction.

Instead of silencing those who demand action, authorities in Delhi should be doing everything possible to protect people from toxic air. #ProtectTheProtest

Human induced climate change has deepened Somalia’s UNnatural drought – and with it, a human rights crisis. Communities in southern and central Somalia are paying the price for a crisis they did not create. Read our new report out now:

🧵 Since the RSF took control of the city of El Fasher from Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on 26 October, multiple videos have emerged revealing a series of mass killings and attacks on civilians.

We are alarmed by reports that amidst internet and electricity blackouts, security forces have used excessive force to suppress and disperse ongoing post-election protests, resulting in the deaths and injuries of protesters.

Protests erupt in Brazil after the deadliest police raid in Rio de Janeiro history. Death and bloodshed must not be treated as public policy. Public security should guarantee rights, NOT violate them.

The President of Latvia must veto Latvia’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention to protect women and girls from gender-based and domestic violence.

The adoption of this law in France is a historic step forward. It is a long-awaited victory for victims of rape and the culmination of years of tireless campaigning by activists, feminist organizations and survivors of sexual violence.

UNnatural disasters caused by fossil fuels put our human rights at risk. People around the world, often those who have contributed least to climate change, are being killed or losing their homes to hurricanes, fires and floods.

Authorities must respect, protect and facilitate people’s right of peaceful assembly. There must be a prompt, independent and impartial investigation into the deaths. #ProtectTheProtest

Grateful to Juliana Miranda, from CELS for the UNGA 1C statement on Torture-Free Trade. This is a human rights issue, and an export control trade issue - at the heart of it though is the prevention of torture - more action is needed from states to end the trade in tools of torture.

The arbitrary manner in which these individuals, including peaceful Baloch activists, have been put on a terrorist watchlist without being given an opportunity to challenge the decision is an affront to due process and their rights to liberty, privacy and freedom of movement. Read more 👇

This is another stark reminder of how Russia’s strikes devastate civilian life in Ukraine.

The Guinean authorities must immediately guarantee the human rights of Soguipah workers and smallholder planters affiliated with the state-owned company, and investigate widespread abuses particularly regarding workers’ right to decent work.

Russia’s relentless attack that is destroying Ukraine’s energy system, which is indispensable to the survival of civilian population, is unlawful. Intentionally depriving civilians of electricity, heating and water is a clear violation of international humanitarian law.

This is a win for women's rights in Japan, easing access to essential reproductive healthcare. Over 90 countries now have the morning after pill available without the need for prescription 🎉

More than 1,000 people have been executed in Iran so far this year - the highest since 1989. UN member states must urgently speak up and demand that the Iranian authorities immediately halt all executions.

With members of the #TortureFreeTrade Network presenting the @amnesty.org petition on behalf of 251,178 people to the representatives of @austriaun.bsky.social, @denmarkun.bsky.social, @franceUN, @spainun.bsky.social, @swedenun.bsky.social, @swiss-un.bsky.social, @UK UN. #ProtectTheProtest

Bangladesh's authorities must urgently address their failure to uphold the rights of sanitation workers, who face economic marginalization and entrenched gender- and caste-based discrimination. Read our report 👇

On behalf of 251,178 people world wide @amnesty.org with our partners from the Torture-Free Trade Network has just handed in this petition calling for a #TortureFreeTrade Treaty to the Ambassadors of the @euatun.bsky.social and @unmongolia #ProtectTheProtest

Publishing the COP30 host country agreement with Brazil is a positive step for transparency. Read more: amn.st/63325A0JST

Significant protests have taken place in over 130 countries in the last 8 years. The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Dr Alice Edwards has uncovered some shocking facts about the weapons being used. @amnesty.org calls for a #Torture-Free Trade Treaty. #ProtectTheProtest tinyurl.com/3efcbnup

Taliban authorities have imposed a total internet shutdown in Afghanistan to prevent "immoral acts." This is reckless & has far reaching consequences for delivery of aid, access to healthcare & girls education. Taliban must restore connectivity now. Read more:

No more bargaining chips. @amnesty reiterates its call for an immediate ceasefire and unconditional release of all civilian hostages. Every moment of inaction costs more lives and deepens the horrors civilians are facing.

Rohingya communities in Myanmar’s northern Rakhine State are facing forced labour, food and health crises, severe restrictions on movement and escalating armed conflict. Read more 👇

Iranian authorities have executed over 1,000 people thus far in 2025, the highest number of yearly executions in Iran that Amnesty has recorded in at least 15 years. Read more:

This is the link to watch the Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau host the panel “Global Refugee Asylum System: What Went Wrong and How to Fix It” - New York City at 1:50 p.m. ET today www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfV3...

Authorities in India must immediately investigate use of lethal force against Leh protesters. Read more 👇