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The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) – the world’s longest-standing feminist peace organisation – is…
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The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) – the world’s longest-standing feminist peace organisation – is thrilled to announce its next International Board. The organisation is also announcing the appointment of Sylvie Ndongmo of WILPF Cameroon as its reelected International President. The new members include: Sylvie Ndongmo of WILPF Cameroon as International President – re-elected Desiree Sterner of WILPF Sweden as Vice President Diana Salcedo of WILPF Colombia as Vice President […]
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Candidates running in Zambia’s general elections on 13 August must commit to reversing a growing pattern of authoritarian practices that threaten human rights before, during and after the polls, Amnesty International said today. In a new briefing, Authoritarian Practices Eating Away at Human Rights in Zambia: Escalating crackdown on human rights ahead of the 2026 general […]
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In an executive order, President Trump calls for fewer recommended childhood vaccinations and more spacing between shots. Medical experts warn the changes lack scientific backing and could leave children less protected.
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The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) – the world’s longest-standing feminist peace organisation – is thrilled to announce its next International Board. The organisation is also announcing the appointment of Sylvie Ndongmo of WILPF Cameroon as…
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Candidates running in Zambia’s general elections on 13 August must commit to reversing a growing pattern of authoritarian practices that threaten human rights before, during and after the polls, Amnesty…
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In an executive order, President Trump calls for fewer recommended childhood vaccinations and more spacing between shots. Medical experts warn the changes lack scientific backing and could leave children less…
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Turkey’s parliament has taken a major step toward ending four decades of conflict with the PKK. The new law sets out how some militants can return to civilian life, but…
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A powerful earthquake, measured at magnitude 7.4, has struck Colombia, killing dozens of people and trapping many under rubble. Cities including Cali, Pereira and Manizales were among the hardest-hit.
He continues to resist despite his frail health: wife of jailed Ugandan politician Kizza Besigye
In November 2024, Ugandan Opposition politician Kizza Besigye was abducted in Kenya and returned to Uganda where he is facing treason charges. In my conversation with his wife Winnie Byanyima, she talks about his health, his work in human rights, and the state of human rights in Uganda. Besigye was, at one time, the personal […]
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Israel’s brazen interception of Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza sparks fears for 175 arbitrarily detained
Responding to reports that Israeli forces intercepted 22 vessels and detained around 175 crew members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was attempting to break Israel’s illegal blockade and deliver essential humanitarian aid to the occupied Gaza Strip, amidst Israel’s ongoing genocide, Amnesty International’s Senior Director for Research, Advocacy, Policy and Campaigns, Erika Guevara Rosas, […]
Meet three journalists from the Central Sahel who have been silenced by military authorities: “We’re in a dark hole”
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, the Central Sahel countries each governed by military authorities that came to power through coups, are confronted by an armed conflict and a humanitarian crisis. Against this backdrop, the media face unprecedented repression, with the authorities imposing an increasingly restrictive legal framework and seeking to silence criticism and suppress information […]
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Santa Marta conference unlocks historic political momentum for just transitions that must translate into rights-centric action
The First conference on Transitioning away from Fossil Fuels sent a strong political signal that the age of fossil fuels must end; this “coalition of the doers” must now turn their commitment into proactive international cooperation to pave the way for rights-based just transitions, Amnesty International said today after the end of the Santa Marta conference […]
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Kosovo to hold snap elections in June
Kosovo will soon hold its third parliamentary election in a year and a half. Prime Minister Albin Kurti was able to form a government in February, but now there’s a political deadlock over who shoud be elected president.
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How Serbia’s government dominates the country’s media
Since Serbia’s ruling SNS party came to power, it has tightened its grip on the media. With an election expected soon, experts fear that authorities will try to eliminate the last pockets of independent reporting.
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UAE oil exit from OPEC signals focus on domestic priorities
Abu Dhabi’s exit from OPEC signals a geopolitical shift and a pointed message to Saudi Arabia. What are the ripple effects on ties with Riyadh, the US, and Israel in the short and long term?
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Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai honored by DW
Before being imprisoned for 20 years, Jimmy Lai founded Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy newspaper. His son said the award shows that those who fight for the freedom of others "are never alone."
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Why UAE’s OPEC exit is a blow to Saudi Arabia
The United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC to pump more oil on its own terms. The break strips Saudi Arabia of a key partner and adds to growing uncertainty over the cartel’s future.
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World News in Brief: Displacement in South Sudan, fraud centres in the Philippines, new migration patterns in Latin America
In South Sudan, the UN aid coordination office [OCHA] reported on Thursday that conflict and flooding continue to drive displacement and food insecurity higher throughout the country.