Amnesty international is a global movement of more. Amnesty international remains concerned at the bangladeshi authorities ongoing failure to fully. For millions, 2016 was a year of unrelenting misery and fear, as governments and armed groups abused human rights in a multitude of ways. Amnesty international usa aiusa is the american branch and the largest section of amnesty international ai, a londonbased international advocacy organization. Amnesty international report 2012 the state of the worlds human rights amnesty international report 2012 the state of the worlds human rights 20 12 the amnesty international report 2012documents the state of human rights in 155 countries and territories in 2011. Taking injustice personally amnesty international usa. Pol 102552 2016 the amnesty international report 201516 documents the state of human rights in 160 countries and territories during 2015.
The uk and human rights complaints under oecd guidelines the main findings and conclusions are as follows. Amnesty international annual report 201617 the state of. Act 5034872016 amnesty international april 2016 2 note on amnesty international s figures on the use of the death penalty this report covers the judicial use of the death penalty for the period january to december 2015. The absence of an entry in this report on a particular country or territory does not imply that no human rights violations of concern to amnesty international have taken place there during the year. The foreword, five regional overviews and a survey of 159 countries and territories bear witness to the suffering endured by many, whether it be. Human rights abuses in the democratic republic of the congo power the global trade in cobalt amnesty international is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. Helen shorthouse chair i may be stepping down from the role of chair, but i am as committed as ever to human rights for all and so remain a loyal and active supporter of all amnesty international does. Refworld is the leading source of information necessary for taking quality decisions on refugee status. Amnesty international report 20152016 the state of the worlds human rights major selling points new 42nd edition of comprehensive reference guide to international human rights provides authoritative countrybycountry reports on human rights violations in the period 1 january to 31 december 2015 in c.
Amnesty international report 201617 ix preface the amnesty international report 201617 documents the state of the worlds human rights during 2016. In brazil, the unprecedented decision to impose a 20year fiscal spending cap at the end of. Jul 31, 2016 news 0 amnesty international, one of the largest human rights organisations globally, has published its report on guyana for the period 2015 to 2016. Amnesty international s theory of change 20162019 summaries 12 january 2016, index number. Yasaman spoke of her hopes for a future when all women would have the freedom to choose what to wear, me without the hijab and you with the hijab. Throughout the year the demand for human rights resounded around the globe. The amnesty international report 201617 documents the state of human rights in 159 countries and territories during 2016. Publication history amnesty international was founded in great britain in 1961, and has been issuing annual reports since 1962. Dec 05, 2016 amnesty international report documents rape, beatings, torture on fijis islands. Beyond the current violence, amnesty international established that people with albinism experience intersectional human rights violations and abuses based on gender, disability and colour. The amnesty international report 201617 documents the state of the worlds human rights during 2016. Feb 22, 2017 amnesty international annual report 201617 the state of the worlds human rights enarru. In its early years, ai was focused specifically on seeking to free prisoners of conscience incarcerated based on political and religious persecution.
Section 209 of the tca 1997 applies to an organisation which is a body for the promotion of the observance of the universal declaration of the human rights or the implementation of the european convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental. I want to assure them that this great effort they have shown to me will not be in vain i promise to be a human rights activist to fight for others. This is breaking people amnesty international australia. Our vision is for every person to enjoy all the rights enshrined in the universal declaration of human rights and other international human rights standards. In 2016 alone, amnesty international usa helped win the freedom of 153 people around the world who were imprisoned for exercising their human rights. Amnesty international annual report 201617 amnesty international. Background and context 7 encryption as a human rights issue 8 debate over encryption 8 surveillance and human rights 10 role of the private sector 10 2. With the african union au declaring 2016 as the year of human. Amnesty international presentation amnesty international. Amnesty international annual report is an annual report published by amnesty international on human rights, and on the organizations work in rights advocacy globally.
For example, a 1987 amnesty international report, syria. Communities in sierra leone turn their backs on female genital mutilation. In many regions, large numbers of refugees were on the move against a backdrop of conflict and repression. How eus flagship approach leads to violations of refugee and migrant rights amnesty international. Get the amnesty international report 201617 documenting the state of human rights in 159 countries during 2016 choose language english francais espanol. Refworld contains a vast collection of reports relating to situations in countries of origin, policy documents and positions, and documents relating to international and national legal frameworks. See for example, greek council for refugees, report on kos and leros may to. Amnesty international has long been an active civil society partner in research and advocacy addressing the national crisis of violence against first nations, inuit, and metis women, girls, and twospirit people.
Torture by the security forces, listed 38 types of torture reported to the organization. Unilever response to amnesty international report 30112016 we welcome amnesty internationals report into the human and labour rights issues in the palm oil industry and are deeply concerned by its findings. This report documents amnesty internationals work and concerns throughout the world during 2012. Amnesty international presentation free download as powerpoint presentation. The amnesty international report 2016 17 documents the state of human rights in 159 countries and territories during 2016. This is breaking people human rights vi olations at australias manus island asylum seeking processing centre, papua new guinea amnesty international december 20 index. The amnesty international report 2016 17 documents the state of the worlds. Amnesty international was founded in london in july 1961 by english labour lawyer peter benenson along with professor of law and friend philip james. Ranking 11 technology companies on encryption and human rights amnesty international 3 contents executive summary 4 1.
See amnesty international, annual report 2016, honduras. Death sentences and executions in 2016 amnesty international. Amnesty international annual report 201617 amnesty. International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as shortterm national selfinterest and draconian security crackdowns have led to a wholesale assault on basic freedoms and rights, warned amnesty international as it launched its annual assessment of human rights around the world. World report 2016 summarizes key human rights issues in more than 90 countries and territories worldwide. With the launch of its annual report, amnesty international calls on people around the world to not let the rhetoric of fear, blame and hate erode the vison for an open society based on equality. Sterilization of indigenous women in canada without consent. Qatar replaces its 2009 kafala legislation with a new employment law that the. Amnesty international recorded that 3,117 people were sentenced to death in 55 countries for 2016.
They come from the police, the voluntary sector, and local authorities in several london boroughs including staff from three borough gangs units. Annual report 2015 amnesty international uk amnesty international uk amnesty international members and activists are my heroes. Nor is the length of a country entry any basis for. 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. With the launch of its annual report, amnesty international calls on people around the world to not let the rhetoric of fear, blame and hate erode the vison for an. Amnesty international has been documenting the extensive resort to torture and other illtreatment in syria for decades.
Amnesty international amnesty international is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. Amnesty death penalty report 2016 amnesty international. According to the report, there continues to be high levels of sexual and other physical violence against women and girls. Amnesty international annual report 201617 uyghur human. Human rights abuses in the democratic republic of the congo power the global trade in cobalt 5 the rise of artisanal mining in southern drc the drc is one of the poorest countries in the world and has suffered from decades of war and poor governance. The amnesty international report 201516 documents the state of the worlds human rights during 2015. It mobilizes and acts to promote an end to these abuses, accountability and justice.
As in previous years, information is collected from a variety of sources, including. First published in 2016 by amnesty international ltd peter benenson house, 1 easton. Amnesty international is a democratic movement whose major policy decisions are taken by representatives from all national sections at international council meetings held every two years. The information has been carefully selected and compiled from unhcrs global network of field. If each individual takes a stand and acts to protect our human rights, together we can turn the tide. Technical memo for amnesty international report on deaths in. Amnesty international report 20152016human rights body. Amnesty international is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. It reflects investigative work that human rights watch staff. Lack of predictability, accessibility and compatibility with the guidelines the rejection or referral to other ncps of two out of three cases at the initial assessment stage. Amnesty international ireland is an approved body that works as an eligible charity under section 209 of the taxes consolidation act 1997. The foreword, five regional overviews and a survey of 160 countries and territories highlight the suffering endured by many, be it through conflict, displacement, discrimination or repression. Peaceful movements such as the international womens march, the prodemocracy protests in the gambia and the ayotzinapa student protests in mexico should inspire us all to stand up for our freedoms. Amnesty international annual report 20152016 amnesty.
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