Statement interactive hearing post2015 26 may 2015 your excellencies, it is an honour to participate in this interactive hearing, and we appreciate the opportunity provided to amnesty international to share some thoughts. We are aware of the report by amnesty international and are. The governments response was marked by human rights violations, including arbitrary. In the annual report of 2009 of the public prosecutors office of the province of barcelona.
According to benensons own account, he was travelling on the london underground on 19 november 1960 when he read that two portuguese students from coimbra had been sentenced to seven years of imprisonment in portugal for allegedly having drunk. In august, the authorities announced the death of prime minister zenawi, who had ruled ethiopia for 21 years. Martina visited amnesty ireland in 2010 to raise awareness about his case. A leading rights group calls for the release of at least people, including a rapper, held in angola for allegedly plotting to oust the president. Viii amnesty international report 201415 preface the amnesty international report 201415 documents the state of the worlds human rights during 2014. The 2011 report is online at the amnesty international website. This report covers the period january to december 2010. Contributions for the summary of stakeholders information. Country reports on human rights practices 2018 pdf, 2017 pdf, 2016 pdf, 2015 pdf, 2014 pdf, 20 pdf, 2012 pdf, 2011 pdf, 2010 pdf, 2009. Human rights defenders under threat amnesty international.
State department spokeswoman heather nauert said secretary of state mike pompeo discussed with honduran president juan orlando. The views andor opinions expressed in the contributions listed below are those of the contributing organizations and do not reflect in any way the views andor opinions of the office of the high commissioner for human rights ohchr. Annual report 2010 the purpose of our annual report is to show our stakeholders how our organisation is governed, managed, and funded, the nature of the work and the extent of our impact. Using international standards on human rights and supply chains, time to recharge assesses the quality of the cobalt sourcing practices of these 29 companies. A new report from amnesty international finds that worker abuse is rife in qatars construction sector ahead of the 2022 fifa world cup. Our annual report is intended for a broad base of people including members, partner organisations, supporters, and other individuals and organisations we works with and on behalf of, as well as potential donors and the wider public. On numerous occasions he was detained and harassed by the authorities and in 1984 he was sentenced to five years imprisonment. Amnesty international report 201718 the state of the worlds human rights guinea the security forces continued to use excessive force against demonstrators.
Amnesty international spring 2011 background on march 12, 2010, amnesty international issued a report entitled deadly delivery. Amnesty international was founded in london in july 1961 by english labour lawyer peter benenson along with professor of law and friend philip james. This is a ninemonth reporting period which coincides with our transition to the global amnesty international reporting period that runs from 1 january to 31. Researchers cited little to no progress on warcrimes prosecutions. Company assessments are depicted in the report by means of battery icons to represent the battery health of each companys due diligence practices. The stated mission of the organization is to campaign for a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the. The rise of xenophobia and the migration crisis in greece. Us, amnesty international call for justice in honduras. Amnesty international also referred to as amnesty or ai is a nongovernmental organization with its headquarters in the united kingdom focused on human rights. Amnesty international report 201718 the state of the worlds human rights afghanistan the civilian population suffered widespread human rights abuses as a result of the continuing conflict. From flying toilets to fertiliser, sanitation in nairobis. World report 2010 malaysia 315 nepal 320 north korea 326 pakistan 331 the philippines 338 singapore 343 sri lanka 347 thailand 355.
In the cases of both types of country, once there exists a statutory maximum length of stay, whether this depends on the type of visa e. Medecins sans frontieres msf emergency intervention in migrants detention facilities in evros, december 2010 april 2011. The organization says it has more than eight million members and supporters around the world. Nearly one million people worldwide signed a petition against his execution. Migration and refugee governance in the mediterranean. A pardon extended by the government to a group or class of people, usually for a political offense. A matter of life and death amnesty international ireland. Amnesty international report 201718 the state of the worlds human rights guinea. May 23, 20 in august, the authorities announced the death of prime minister zenawi, who had ruled ethiopia for 21 years. Amnesty international uk 2005 sexual assault research. The security forces continued to use excessive force against demonstrators.
Jun 02, 2015 the report sets out practical recommendations for the australian government, including through ensuring australia complies with international legal obligations, and through ongoing federal funding to the many successful indigenousled initiatives that keep young people in communities and on track. Central intelligence agency the world factbook mexico. Amnesty international is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a. Amnesty international eu office rue darlon 3941 b brussels tel. Spamnesty international report inappropriate project. Fela kuti, poc, nigeria fela kuti nigeria 1980s pocindividual case fela kuti was a musician and political activist in nigeria during the 1970s and 1980s, writing and performing songs with political messages. Researchers cited little to no progress on warcrimes prosecutions and missingperson cases from the 1998. The end of the road for refugees, asylumseekers and migrants, november 2012.
Amnesty international approached the companies named in this report for comments on the allegations against them. The foreword, five regional overviews and a survey of 159 countries and territories from all regions document the struggle of many people to claim. The 2010 report is online at the amnesty international website. Nov 19, 2012 in a 2010 report, risking rape to reach a toilet pdf, amnesty international surveyed women living in four slums in nairobi, including mukuru, and found that. The state of the worlds human rights 27 may 2010, index number. Human rights watch is an independent, international organization that works as part of a vibrant movement to uphold human dignity and advance the cause of human rights for all. Amnesty international report 201718 ix preface the amnesty international report 201718 shines a light on the state of the worlds human rights during 2017. The report sets out practical recommendations for the australian government, including through ensuring australia complies with international legal obligations, and through ongoing federal funding to the many successful indigenousled initiatives. Leaders of wealthy countries have continued to approach the global refugee crisis with a. An amnesty constitutes more than a pardon, in so much as it. Razan ghazzawi, a syrian blogger, detained for 15 days in syria in december 2011 the amnesty international report 2012 documents the state of human rights during 2011. Amnesty international report 201718 huge outflow of refugees from south sudan at times, parties to the worlds numerous conflicts have abdicated even the pretence of respect for their obligations to protect civilians. Trends in international migration 230 oecd 1999 reunion application or applying for asylum, the only option available to candidates for migration.
This report includes information obtained by amnesty international representatives visiting nairobi, kenya and hargeisa, somaliland in november 2007 from displaced persons who had fled the conflict in southern and central somalia, particularly mogadishu. Statement interactive hearing post2015 26 may 2015. In a report that called for an end to the use of the armed forces special powers act afspa in jammu and kashmir, human rights group amnesty. Amnesty international contribution to the commission green. Annual report 2011 provides an overview of amnesty uk and our work from 1 january 2011 to 31 december 2011. Human rights defenders under threat a shrinking space for civil society amnesty international 8 the report also highlights the additional violence women human rights defenders face beyond attacks other hrds might experience, including the use of sexual violence, threats and harassment as well as defamation campaigns linked to their gender. Amnesty international report 2011 the state of the worlds. Pdf the german section of amnesty international published a report called the, unknown assailant about police violence in germany in summer 2010. This report is based on research carried out during 2005 and 2006 by amnesty international usa aiusa in consultation with native american and alaska native organizations and individuals. In a report that called for an end to the use of the armed forces special powers act afspa in jammu and kashmir, human rights group amnesty international has released a detailed report on the.
Amnesty international pdf, institute on religion and public policy pdf. Amnesty international report 2012 preface if anything happens to me, know that the regime does not fear the prisoners but rather those of you who do not forget them. This report documents amnesty internationals work and concerns throughout the world during 2012. Aug 24, 2010 amnesty links british jets to saudi attacks in yemen. Amnesty links british jets to saudi attacks in yemen. The maternal health care crisis in the usa, which documented that although the united states spends more on health care than any other country, it ranked 41st at the time of publication in terms of mater nal death. Conflictrelated violence led to deaths, injuries and displacement.
Journalists, human rights defenders and others expressing dissent were arbitrarily arrested. Amnesty international demands angola release activists. Where responses were provided, these have been incorporated in. An amnesty international investigation of drugrelated killings in the philippines has found evidence of abuses committed by police and security forces. Amnesty from the greek amnestia, forgetfulness, passing over is defined as. Nor is the length of a country entry any basis for. A brighter tomorrow amnesty international australia. Sheikh hasina armed groups claiming to act in the name of islam killed dozens of people in targeted attacks, including foreign nationals, secular activists and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex lgbti people. In a 2010 report, risking rape to reach a toilet pdf, amnesty international surveyed women living in four slums in nairobi, including mukuru, and found that.
Maternal health is a human right amnesty international usa. Tegucigalpa, honduras ap the united states top diplomat and a global human rights group called on the honduran government monday to hold members of its security forces responsible for alleged abuses after novembers elections. Amnesty international uk available on amnesty international uk website add to my bookmarks export citation. When we examine at the studies and the re ports, much focuses on the situation of syrians in host countries and policy responses, the economic.
Amnesty internationals integrated strategic plan 2010 2016. The research draws on amnesty internationals interviews with survivors of sexual violence and their families. Racist violence recording network presents its findings about racist violence in greece, 23 october 2012. Some country entries in this report have no reference to some or all of the above categories. Amnesty links british jets to saudi attacks in yemen world.
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