Ding Zilin, along with other prominent leaders of the Tiananmen Mothers group, were forbidden from attending a mourning ceremony on the 20th anniversary of the massacre this May. This, in addition to the frequent police harassment and arbitrary detention these women already endure. This is one of the many methods Chinese authorities used to stifle….
The focus on Father Solalinde raised his profile sufficiently that it enabled him to participate in high-level meetings with Mexican senators to discuss the issue of irregular migrants. He has also been invited to attend the UN Migrant Workers Committee meeting in Geneva in April. Amnesty’s spotlight on him also contributed to Father Solalinde receiving….
This Monday, October 4th, communities across Canada will be holding vigils to commemorate the lives of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls. This is the fifth year for these national Sisters in Spirit vigils. You are strongly encouraged to attend a vigil in your community. As Amnesty International documented in our 2004 Stolen Sisters….
The government of British Columbia has ordered a public inquiry into the flawed police investigation of the disappearance and murder of women from the Downtown Eastside in Vancouver. There have been numerous calls for such an inquiry from the families of the missing and murdered women and from local and national advocacy groups. Details of….
“I feel happy now that they have given me my liberty.” Indigenous prisoner of conscience Raúl Hernández smiled broadly as he walked out of the jail in Ayutla de los Libres, Guerrero where he was unjustly imprisoned for more than two years on fabricated charges of having murdered an alleged army informant. Guerrero State judge….
Mohammed al-Odaini is to be released from Guantanamo back to his home country of Yemen. He has been held without charge by the US government for over 8 years, since the age of 18. He was cleared for release in 2005. For years, Amnesty International members have taken action for Mohammed–writing countless letters and emails,….
Lise took action for Abuzar Al Amin today.
María José took action for Father Solalinde today.Erica in el paso took action for Father Solalinde today.Lal in Montreal took action for Abuzar Al Amin today.
alicia took action for Norma Andrade today.Karen in yuma took action for Father Solalinde today.Esther in New York took action for Father Solalinde today.
Kimy Pernia
"Disappeared" in Colombia for defending his people's rights
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Justine Masika Bihamba
Threatened for protecting victims of rape
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Ding Zilin
A mother's right to mourn her lost son
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