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MY BODY MY RIGHTS

WebA teenager is denied a life-saving termination because abortion is illegal in her country. A man is harassed by police because he’s gay. My Body My Rights is Amnesty’s global …

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights

WebThe Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a document that acts like a global road map for freedom and equality – protecting the rights of every individual, …

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“We are totally exposed”: Young people share concerns about …

Web“We are totally exposed”: Young people share concerns about social media’s impact on privacy and mental health in global survey. Instagram, TikTok and other social …

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Saudi Arabia: Woman jailed for 11 years for online expression

WebSaudi Arabia’s authorities must immediately and unconditionally release Manahel al-Otaibi, a 29-year-old fitness instructor and women’s rights activist, who has …

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Human rights in United States of America Amnesty International

WebSexual and reproductive rights. Following the 2022 US Supreme Court decision that ended federal protections around the right to abortion, 15 states implemented total bans on …

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Three prominent women reveal why sexual and reproductive …

WebThirty years ago, the Cairo Conference and Programme of Action marked a seminal moment for the sexual and reproductive rights movement and its recognition in …

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Philippines: Country faces health and human rights crisis one year …

WebPhilippines: Country faces health and human rights crisis one year into the COVID-19 pandemic. The Philippine government must urgently address the country’s …

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Why abortion and contraception are essential healthcare

WebRestricting services will harm healthcare systems more in the long run. One economic model estimates that every $1 spent on preventing unintended pregnancy …

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Lebanon: Government must address medication shortages and …

WebThe Lebanese authorities, meanwhile, continue to shirk their responsibility to safeguard the right to health,” said Aya Majzoub, Amnesty International’s Deputy …

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Sexual and reproductive rights

WebSexual and reproductive rights mean you should be able to make your own decisions about your body and: They also mean our lives should be free from all forms of sexual …

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Garment workers in Bangladesh need justice

WebMost garment workers are still fighting for decent wages in Bangladesh - and paying a heavy price for fighting for their rights.

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Global: UN Special Rapporteur is right to raise human rights …

WebReacting to a call by the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples to consider a moratorium on carbon markets, Amnesty International’s Advisor on …

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G7 agreement on coal-fired power

WebGlobal: G7’s coal power phase out must come faster to protect people on the frontline of the climate crisis. Responding to an agreement reached by G7 member …

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US: TikTok ban won’t solve harms of Big Tech’s invasive surveillance

WebResponding to the US government’s decision to impose a nationwide ban on TikTok if ByteDance, its parent company, does not sell the app’s US operations within …

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United States: Lives devastated and human rights sacrificed by …

WebCommunities living near two of the largest concentrations of fossil fuel industry and petrochemical plants in the United States are regularly exposed to toxic …

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Drug policy reform

WebUsing the death penalty for drug-related offences is a clear violation of international law. Yet, drug-related offences can still be punished by death in more than …

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Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Migrants

WebThe terms “refugee”, “asylum seeker” and “migrant” are used to describe people who are on the move, who have left their countries and have crossed borders. The terms “migrant” …

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Myanmar: Union leader sentenced to seven years in prison: Thet …

WebThet Hnin Aung, a prominent trade union leader, was sentenced to seven years in prison with hard labour following a secret trial and after five months of being forcibly …

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The Occupation of Water

WebThe legacy of Israel’s 50-year occupation of the Palestinian territories has been systematic human rights violations on a mass scale. One of its most devastating …

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Syria: Mass death, torture and other violations against people …

WebPeople detained following the territorial defeat of the Islamic State (IS) armed group are facing systematic violations and dying in large numbers due to inhumane …

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