Below is an index of features from December 2006
Chad: Conflict from Darfur slips over the border
Posted: 20 December 2006
"I spent the latter half of November in Africa with an Amnesty research team in eastern Chad. I certainly found myself thinking about human rights exceptions at every turn as we traveled through isolated, forgotten villages in the region, villages that stand destroyed and deserted now after a wave of terrifying attacks in the past several weeks. Because in eastern Chad as of late, human rights matter except if you are a woman, at risk of rape; except if you are a member of any of the specific ethnic groups who have been targeted in the attacks; except if your village has been razed in the fighting; except if this is the part of the world you call home" Alex Neve ... Take Action | Donate | Chad mission videos: Alex Neve in Djorlo | The plight of women | Names of the dead
Human Rights for All: No Exceptions - A Human Rights Agenda for Canada
Posted: 19 December 2006
Canada has played an important role in both developing and strengthening the international human rights system and backed that up with important laws and institutions for the protection of human rights within Canada. But there is more that Canada must do to ensure that when it comes to human rights protection, there are no exceptions.Amnesty International's 2006 Human Rights Agenda for Canada lays out a range of vital recommendations for action by governments in Canada. The Agenda draws attention to pressing human rights challenges in Canada and around the world where Canada can and should make a difference. It is time for Canada to demonstrate that when it comes to human rights, there are no exceptions ... News Release | Read the Agenda
"Words are not enough" : 2006 - the year in review
Posted: 18 December 2006
No exceptions: human rights for all," - as 2006 draws to a close, the rallying cry of our current campaign speaks so well to what we have faced this past year, both the ups and the downs. Because this year we have had glaring reminders of how often the exceptions prevail when it comes to human rights protection. But also we have seen the powerful potential for activism to overcome those exceptions and reaffirm the universality of human rights. These final few weeks have been particularly breathless on both fronts ... Read Alex Neve's reflections on the successes and challenges of our human rights work in 2006 | Alex's Chad mission diary
Arar Commission Policy Review Report: Intervening organizations say integrated oversight process must be immediately implemented
Posted: 12 December 2006
The eighteen organizations with Intervenor Status at the Arar Commission are pleased that the Policy Review Report has acknowledged the need for independent, integrated and enhanced review for national security work, and urge Prime Minister Harper to introduce the legislation necessary for Justice O'Connor's recommendations to be implemented as soon as possible.
On a related note, Amnesty International welcomes today's announcement by Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day of an inquiry, to be headed by the Honourable Frank Iacobucci, into the cases of Abdullah Almalki, Ahmad Abou-Elmaati and Muayyed Nureddin. Following the lessons learned from the Arar Commission, it is hoped that the Inquiry will proceed without the same struggles in the area of national security confidentially. These men have waited far too long for justice." ... Read News Release
Chad Solidarity Appeal
Posted: 12 December 2006
The crisis in Darfur is no longer confined to Darfur. The conflict and widespread human rights abuses have been spilling across the border into neighbouring Chad. The recent Amnesty mission found that those abuses are now deeply entrenched in eastern Chad. The Darfur crisis is fast becoming a regional human rights tragedy. Send a message of encouragement and hope to our friends in Chad during this time of crisis ... Click here to add your message
Write for Rights a great success!
Updated: 8 December 2006
775 groups and individual letter writers participated. Over 7000 letters have been reported so far, and the number is growing ... Keep track of the tally | Read the event reports
This holiday season give a Gift of Freedom
Posted: 8 December 2006
Amnesty Holidays Gifts of Freedom allow you to support human rights and cross people off your gift list. It’s a donation sent by you to Amnesty International, on behalf of your friend or loved one. That person receives an e-card from you, showing your gift to them, describing the difference it will make in the lives of others, and has your personal holiday wishes for them ... View Gifts