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20 years of independence but still no freedom
A young woman from Eritrea reflects on her country’s day of independence. Today – 24 May – is Eritrean Independence Day, marking a victory won at the cost of many lives and sacrifices. But now, 20 years on, many of … Continue reading
A lifeline for activists
Amnesty’s mobile alert system for activists among 10 finalists nominated for Google’s Global Impact Award. VOTE NOW – before 31 May – and make this big idea a reality. Nighat Dad of the Digital Rights Foundation on Amnesty’s Panic Button … Continue reading
Posted in Human Rights Defenders and Activists, Uncategorized
Tagged Armed conflict, disappearances, women
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Ricky, Noris and the dream to escape segregation in Italy
Matteo de Bellis, Amnesty International Campaigner on Italy, has just returned from the country where he visited La Barbuta, a Roma-only camp near Rome. The bus ride I met Ricky, a friendly 10-year-old boy, on the school bus from Tor … Continue reading
Posted in Demand Dignity, Discrimination, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, EU, Italy, Uncategorized
Tagged Roma rights
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Welcome to WIRE – Amnesty’s global campaigning magazine
Our huge recent win of a new global Arms Trade Treaty shows that when people take injustice personally, it can grow into a powerful force for change. In WIRE May/June, read interviews with people who have been arrested just for … Continue reading
“I’m not illegal, I’m a human being”
Ahmed, born in Somalia, has settled in Sweden. He is speaking to the European Parliament today about his dramatic experiences on the way to his new home. He told Amnesty International how he came to be there and what his … Continue reading