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As prestigious global sporting events go, it doesn’t get much bigger than the World Cup. Starting from June 14, an audience of billions will watch 32 national teams compete across 11 cities in Russia for the chance to lift the trophy in Moscow.

Movies, short films and videos can be useful conversation starters for teachers, educators, facilitators or anyone wishing to learn more about human rights. Here are seven freely available videos and two more movies about the reality of life as a refugee, most recommended by Amnesty International’s human rights education network. 

Reacting to news that Gina Haspel was confirmed for the role of Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, Daphne Eviatar, Director of Security with Human Rights at Amnesty International USA stated:

17 May is the International Day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia. Here are 5 brilliant lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and intersex activists (LGBTI) who are making waves while taking a stand for their rights.

We are witnessing an abhorrent violation of human rights in Gaza. 52 people have been confirmed dead and thousands injured. Many are reporting injuries to the head and chest. Over 500 injured with live ammunition. This must end immediately.

Human rights are the fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to every single one of us, anywhere in the world. Human rights apply no matter where you are from, what you believe in, or how you choose to live your life.

 Written by Anna Błuś – Researcher, Amnesty International

68-year-old Mamana Bibi was picking vegetables in the family’s fields with her grandchildren in Pakistan. Then, out of nowhere, she was hit during a double drone strike led by the US.

The American Baptist Minister Dr Martin Luther King Jr led the struggle against racial discrimination in 1960s USA, inspiring supporters with the power of his rhetoric. He advocated the principle of non-violent protest, affirming that opposition should be tackled with compassion rather than aggression.

Here are some top tips and tools to protect your privacy and guard against identity theft, financial fraud and your personal pics and messages getting into the wrong hands.

Athlete and inspiring activist Colin Kaepernick has been honoured with Amnesty International’s Ambassador of Conscience Award for 2018, the human rights organization announced today.