For millions, 2016 was a year of unrelenting misery and fear, as governments and armed groups abused human rights in a multitude of ways. Publication history amnesty international was founded in great britain in 1961, and has been issuing annual reports since 1962. Get the amnesty international report 201617 documenting the state of human rights in 159 countries during 2016 choose language english francais espanol. This is breaking people human rights vi olations at australias manus island asylum seeking processing centre, papua new guinea amnesty international december 20 index. 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. In its early years, ai was focused specifically on seeking to free prisoners of conscience incarcerated based on political and religious persecution. 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.
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. See amnesty international, annual report 2016, honduras. It mobilizes and acts to promote an end to these abuses, accountability and justice. In brazil, the unprecedented decision to impose a 20year fiscal spending cap at the end of. Communities in sierra leone turn their backs on female genital mutilation. 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.
This report documents amnesty internationals work and concerns throughout the world during 2012. Amnesty international usa aiusa is the american branch and the largest section of amnesty international ai, a londonbased international advocacy organization. Moses akatugba, arrested and tortured in nigeria when he was. 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. 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. How eus flagship approach leads to violations of refugee and migrant rights amnesty international.
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. With the african union au declaring 2016 as the year of human. Taking injustice personally amnesty international usa. It reflects investigative work that human rights watch staff. 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. Refworld is the leading source of information necessary for taking quality decisions on refugee status. We will engage with our industry partners to investigate the grievances the report raises and take action to address them. Death sentences and executions in 2016 amnesty international. Feb 22, 2017 amnesty international annual report 201617 the state of the worlds human rights enarru. 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. The amnesty international report 201617 documents the state of the worlds human rights during 2016. First published in 2016 by amnesty international ltd peter benenson house, 1 easton.
This is breaking people amnesty international australia. 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. 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. Amnesty international annual report 201617 the state of. If each individual takes a stand and acts to protect our human rights, together we can turn the tide. The foreword, five regional overviews and a survey of 159 countries and territories bear witness to the suffering endured by many, whether it be. The amnesty international report 201617 documents the state of human rights in 159 countries and territories during 2016. Amnesty international report summary embargoed for 9 may 20 eritrea.
In many regions, large numbers of refugees were on the move against a backdrop of conflict and repression. See for example, greek council for refugees, report on kos and leros may to. The amnesty international report 2016 17 documents the state of human rights in 159 countries and territories during 2016. Amnesty international annual report is an annual report published by amnesty international on human rights, and on the organizations work in rights advocacy globally. 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. Amnesty international presentation amnesty international. Torture by the security forces, listed 38 types of torture reported to the organization. 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. The overall number of death sentences constitutes a significant increase on the. 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 report 20152016human rights body. Amnesty international s theory of change 20162019 summaries 12 january 2016, index number. Amnesty international published a major research report in 2004. Amnesty international is a global movement of more.
Amnesty international annual report 201617 amnesty. 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. Ranking 11 technology companies on encryption and human rights amnesty international 3 contents executive summary 4 1. Amnesty international remains concerned at the bangladeshi authorities ongoing failure to fully. 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. Sterilization of indigenous women in canada without consent. 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. The foreword, five regional overviews and a survey of 159 countries and. The amnesty international report 201516 documents the state of the worlds human rights during 2015. Beyond the current violence, amnesty international established that people with albinism experience intersectional human rights violations and abuses based on gender, disability and colour. 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.
Nor is the length of a country entry any basis for. They come from the police, the voluntary sector, and local authorities in several london boroughs including staff from three borough gangs units. 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 ireland is an approved body that works as an eligible charity under section 209 of the taxes consolidation act 1997. Amnesty international report 20152016 global book marketing. Amnesty international was founded in london in july 1961 by english labour lawyer peter benenson along with professor of law and friend philip james. 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. Amnesty international fiji torture report 2016 documents. Technical memo for amnesty international report on deaths in. Amnesty international annual report 201617 amnesty international.
According to the report, there continues to be high levels of sexual and other physical violence against women and girls. 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. As in previous years, information is collected from a variety of sources, including. The information has been carefully selected and compiled from unhcrs global network of field. Amnesty international has been conducting research on the gangs matrix for the past year and has met with more than 30 professionals who use, or are familiar with, the gangs matrix. The amnesty international report 2016 17 documents the state of the worlds. Pol 102552 2016 the amnesty international report 201516 documents the state of human rights in 160 countries and territories during 2015. 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. Annual report 2015 amnesty international uk amnesty international uk amnesty international members and activists are my heroes. Amnesty international annual report 201617 uyghur human. Unilever response to amnesty international report 30112016.
The uk and human rights complaints under oecd guidelines the main findings and conclusions are as follows. 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. Amnesty international recorded that 3,117 people were sentenced to death in 55 countries for 2016. 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. It was international womens day 2019 when yasaman and her mother took off their headscarves and walked through a womenonly train carriage in tehran, handing out white flowers. 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. For example, a 1987 amnesty international report, syria. Amnesty international annual report 20152016 amnesty. Amnesty international is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. World report 2016 summarizes key human rights issues in more than 90 countries and territories worldwide. Amnesty international presentation free download as powerpoint presentation.
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