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Tshepo Madlingozi has been appointed as an extraordinary professor at Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Social Justice. The appointment is intended to strengthen the centre’s research and policy engagement related to constitutionalism, reparative justice, and human rights. Background and Current Role Tshepo Madlingozi currently serves as a full-time commissioner at the South African Human Rights Commission […]
Speakers at a panel discussion during the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council emphasized the need to restore political agency to subjugated populations for effective climate action. The discussion focused on the link between denial of self-determination and increased climate vulnerability, particularly in disputed territories like Jammu and Kashmir. Panel Discussion Overview The […]
Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International, addressed the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York on March 10, 2026. She urged UN member states to strengthen their collective response to the increasing global challenges to gender justice and women’s rights. The CSW70 conference is taking place at […]
Prominent Iraqi women’s rights activist Yanar Mohammed was killed earlier this week in Baghdad. Unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire outside her home, resulting in her death despite efforts to save her life. Background Yanar Mohammed, 66, was a co-founder of the Organisation of Women’s Freedom in Iraq. She was a leading voice for […]
Australians are being encouraged to confront misogyny and discrimination in everyday conversations to promote gender equality. This Sunday marks International Women’s Day, with the theme “balance the scales,” emphasizing the need for fair and inclusive access to justice for all women and girls. Legal System Reform International human rights barrister Jennifer Robinson highlighted how the […]
Indonesia is aligning with global norms for social justice and development, particularly in light of this year’s World Social Justice Day theme, “Renewed Commitment to Social Development and Social Justice.” A renewed pledge between the Indonesian government and employers emphasizes responsible business conduct and human rights due diligence. Government Mandates Human Rights Due Diligence The […]
The U.S. Justice Department has discontinued an investigation into claims of civil rights violations against the Mount Vernon Police Department, alongside similar actions against seven other police forces nationwide. This decision follows a December 2024 report detailing constitutional rights violations by Mount Vernon police, including the use of unreasonable force and unjustified strip searches. Investigation […]
Four months have passed since an armed attack on Venezuelan activists Yendri Velásquez and Luis Peche in Bogotá. Amnesty International has expressed concern over the lack of progress in the investigation and the absence of guaranteed protection measures. Colombia is the primary host country for Venezuelans displaced by the ongoing human rights crisis in Venezuela. […]
The Trump administration is ending federal involvement in reforming local police departments, reversing efforts initiated after the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. This action includes canceling proposed settlements with Louisville, Kentucky, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, that would have placed those cities under federal oversight. Withdrawal of Settlements and Reports The United States Department of […]
Amnesty International UK is a registered charity operating in England, Wales, and Scotland. The organization is structured as a company limited by guarantee. Organizational Information Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust is registered in England and Wales under number 03139939 and is a registered charity in England and Wales (1051681) and Scotland (SC039534). Amnesty International […]