Jan 20, 2025 · In response to the executive actions announced by President Trump calling for mass deportations of people seeking safety and halting the US Refugee Admissions Program, Amy Fischer, Director of the Refugee and Migrant Rights Program at Amnesty International USA, said the following:

Jan 29, 2025 · “The Laken Riley Act capitalizes on a horrible tragedy in order to advance President Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda by scapegoating people seeking safety and stripping away their right to due process.

1 day ago · Based on 112 interviews – including with 51 children – Amnesty International examined the impact of gang violence on children in Haiti. Abuses and violations documented in eight communes of the West Department included: recruitment and use of children, rape and other forms of sexual violence, and killings and injuries.

Feb 5, 2025 · World reaction to Trump’s ‘take over’ and ethnic cleansing plan for Gaza. ... Amnesty International. Paul O’Brien, executive director at Amnesty International US, said removing all ...

Jan 17, 2025 · In its reaction to the draft Programme of Government, Stephen Bowen, Amnesty International Ireland’s Executive Director, welcomed significant commitments on key human rights issues, but pointed out that some urgently needed human rights …

The reaction paper collates the most significant false or misleading statements of the Government’s Information Note and rebuttals by civil society organisations thereto, along with pointing out the most important instances when the Hungarian Government failed to react to the concerns included

Amnesty International reaction to Jean-Claude Duvalier’s arrest in Haiti In response to the arrest of Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier in Haiti, Amnesty International’s Senior Advisor and Haiti expert, Javier Zuñiga, said:

Amnesty would like to reiterate its call to the Commission to address the issue of the use of evidence extracted through torture or other ill-treatment to ensure full respect by EU MS of their obligations under international and European human rights law.

While amnesties are generally deemed to be in violation of international law, the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission gave some evidence that conditional amnesties could be a constructive alternative, especially if they aid secure perpetrator admissions.

Jul 22, 2024 · Amnesty International Philippines calls for realistic and transparent measures to mitigate the shortages, especially in food and other basic commodities and essential services that make it possible for Filipinos to live with dignity.