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/...

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

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

Trump’s actions are illegal – but his greed may hold him in check bit.ly/3LtYyH0

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.

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...

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.

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.

When Ian McKellen asks, the Amnesty Shop delivers, making sure everyone knows where to get those last-minute presents.

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⬇️

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: [email protected]

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.