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Urgent need to protect civilians amid unprecedented escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran
As more and more civilians bear the cruel toll of the terrifying military escalation in Iran and Israel since 13 June 2025, and amid threats of further escalation in the conflict, Amnesty International is urging the Israeli and Iranian authorities to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians.
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Situation of the Assembly in the First Quarter of 2025
Throughout the first quarter of 2025 (January–March), public gatherings in Thailand continued to occur, although the number was significantly reduced compared to the same period last year. The political transition that many expected would lead to the opening of democratic space has not been reflected in the freedoms of assembly and expression. A total of 19 gatherings took place across the country, with most being small-scale. Out of these, 6 were overnight gatherings, and supposedly, one overnight gathering is counted as one. There will be a total of 83 gatherings nationwide, which is a high number considering the approximately 3-month period.
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Myanmar: Life-saving education funding must be restored following USAID cuts
The United States and other governments must urgently find funding for education programmes in Myanmar that were a lifeline for students, teachers and families in the war-torn country, Amnesty International said today, as it warned of a “lost generation” if no action is taken.
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Why does digital violence against LGBTI people in Thailand and Taiwan continue even after marriage equality?
Content warning: This blog includes descriptions of violence against LGBTI people. We are publishing these details to bear witness to survivors’ experiences.
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Amnesty International warns of global human rights crisis as ‘Trump effect’ accelerates destructive trends
The Trump administration’s anti-rights campaign is turbocharging harmful trends already present, gutting international human rights protections and endangering billions across the planet, Amnesty International warned today upon launching its annual report, The State of the World’s Human Rights.
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL REPORT 2024/2025
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Death penalty in 2024 – Facts and figures
Global executions
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Global: Recorded executions hit their highest figure since 2015
Global executions hit their highest figure since 2015, as over 1,500 people were executed across 15 countries in 2024, said Amnesty International today as it released its annual report on the global use of the death penalty.
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What do the Trump administration’s sanctions on the ICC mean for justice and human rights?
On 6 February 2025, United States President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order authorizing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan. This Executive Order is intended to stop the ICC from undertaking its independent mandate. It also poses a significant threat to the ICC and its staff. UN experts strongly condemned the move, calling it “an attack on global rule of law” that undermines international justice.
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What do the Trump administration’s sanctions on the ICC mean for justice and human rights?
On 6 February 2025, United States President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order authorizing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan. This Executive Order is intended to stop the ICC from undertaking its independent mandate. It also poses a significant threat to the ICC and its staff. UN experts strongly condemned the move, calling it “an attack on global rule of law” that undermines international justice.
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Myanmar: Recklessly abrupt US aid stoppage poses existential threat to human rights
The United States government’s abrupt and sweeping freeze on foreign aid is severely imperiling the human rights of refugees, civilians in armed conflict areas and individuals fleeing persecution in Myanmar, Amnesty International said today.