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Andorra: Defamation charge against activist facing trial for speaking out about women’s rights must be dropped
“I won’t stop speaking out for women’s rights” vows woman rights defender An activist who faces a potential fine after speaking about abortion rights and women’s rights at a United Nations forum, should have the defamation charge against her dropped, Amnesty International said ahead of the...
Europe: “Climate justice must not stop at borders” human rights organizations tell ECHR in landmark case
As the European Court of Human Rights considers a landmark case on climate change brought by six young people from Portugal against 33 European countries, Amnesty International and other human rights organizations and academics have intervened in the case today. They have provided the Court with...
Andorra: Defamation charges against activist who raised rights concerns before UN Committee must be dropped
A human rights defender who faces four years in jail after speaking about women’s rights, including their right to safe abortion, at a United Nations expert forum, should have all charges against her dropped, Amnesty International said ahead of a hearing before the judge in Andorra tomorrow. The...
UN: ‘Virtual stampede’ of states rush to join Arms Trade Treaty
A flurry of activity by UN member states to sign and ratify the global Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) before it enters into force next week is another clear sign of the overwhelming support for this historic move to rein in the irresponsible international arms trade, Amnesty International said. Yesterday...