In the face of unprecedented threats to the right to protest, Amnesty International launched a global campaign to confront states’ widening and intensifying efforts to erode our fundamental human rights.

Oct 25, 2019 · Amnesty International has documented signs of abuse and violations at protests in Bolivia, Lebanon, Chile, Spain, Iraq, Guinea, Hong Kong, the UK, Ecuador, Cameroon and Egypt in October so far.

Sep 19, 2023 · Authorities across the world are increasingly resorting to unlawful use of force and repressive legislation to crush protests, Amnesty International said today, as it launched an interactive digital map that exposes the shocking rise in the repression of protesters by states across the globe.

Interactive map displays 125 incidents in 40 states where the police used force on peaceful protesters, journalists and bystanders. Ways to take action today: Join a local group

Authorities across the world are increasingly resorting to unlawful use of force and repressive legislation to crush protests. We have launched this interactive digital map to expose the shocking rise in the repression of protesters by states across the globe.

Amnesty International is investigating mass summary killings, indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks, hostage-taking, and siege tactics. As ever, our mission to protect human rights remains. Please donate today to help expose war crimes and protect human rights.

Sep 19, 2023 · As well as pinpointing the countries where protesters suffer abuse and the kind of threats they face, the map also details current legislation on protests, relevant UN publications and international court judgements, and explains how people can take action.

Amnesty International’s Protect the Protest campaign was launched in July 2022 to stop the attacks on peaceful protesters, join with those targeted and support the causes of social movements pushing for human rights change. Join us!

Authorities across the world are increasingly resorting to unlawful use of force and repressive legislation to crush protests, Amnesty International said today (19 Sep) as it launched an interactive digital map that exposes the shocking rise in the repression of protesters by governments across the globe.

Jul 8, 2024 · Across Europe, the right of peaceful assembly is coming under severe attack as states increasingly stigmatize, criminalise and crack down on peaceful protesters, imposing unjustified and punitive restrictions and resorting to ever more repressive means to stifle dissent, said Amnesty International in a new report.