New: China's PR offensive in Europe rings hollow China’s aggressive posturing in the region, especially re: Taiwan, “stands in stark contradiction to the peaceful rhetoric China promotes in Europe,” says @amnestytw's @eeling. We ignore it at our peril 👇 https://t.co/VIDGuE3gZ8

For more than 2 million Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip who have faced two years of agonizing suffering, relentless bombardment and systematic starvation amidst Israel’s ongoing genocide, for those held hostage by Palestinian armed groups, and for those arbitrarily

The fight for LGBTIQ+ equality is not just the fight of one community, it is everyone’s fight. Amnesty will always uphold the rights of LGBTIQ+ people and fight for a European Union that protects freedom, equality and dignity for all.

@hadjalahbib’s clear recognition that so-called ‘conversion practices’ cause severe harm & are direct attacks on a person’s dignity is also positive. Now it’s time for @EU_Commission for swift & concrete action to ban these harmful practices once & for all.

We welcome @hadjalahbib’s personal commitment to making progress on equal access to healthcare, education, housing and employment. It is time for a robust Equal Treatment Directive!

We fully agree with ILGA-Europe that the impact of this strategy will depend on how the Commission acts in practice: “Coherence and credibility depend not on declarations of intent, but on consistent enforcement of EU law and values.” 🔥 https://t.co/ZZ49HQElAz

It speaks of tackling online & offline hate, fighting gender-based violence, strengthening equality bodies, supporting civil society & many other essentials. These commitments must be rapidly translated into bold, concrete and coordinated action from the EU & its member states.

At a time when LGBTIQ+ rights are under severe threat, @amnesty welcomes the @EU_Commission's new LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy and its renewed commitment to protect and promote LGBTIQ+ rights across Europe. https://t.co/o6WtVTsvqA

📢@amnesty and @Omega_RF call on @coe to fully implement these recommendations. No member state should permit or benefit from the trade in pain and suffering. #TortureFreeTrade

❗️Crucially, the Committee of Ministers reiterates its support for the development of an international legally binding instrument on torture-free trade.

The @CoE agreed to: ▪️Review lists of prohibited and controlled goods ▪️Develop guidance on best practice in law enforcement equipment trade fairs ▪️Develop the CoE Platform on Human Rights and Business

The review found progress in some CoE states but identified serious challenges such as the misuse of equipment during the policing of public assemblies and the emergence of new types of goods and equipment which require regulation. https://t.co/DENM5Z9DHy

The reports emerging that Global Sumud Flotilla activists arbitrarily detained by Israeli authorities have been subjected to ill-treatment including beatings and humiliating treatment after their vessels were intercepted off the coast of Gaza last week are alarming. More than

Today marks two years since the deadly Hamas-led attacks in southern Israel, during which at least 1,200 Israelis and other nationals – mostly civilians- were killed and 251 people were taken hostage, 20 are still alive and held in Gaza. Today marks two years since Israel began

🚨 ICYMI - a new @amnesty report out last week On how China’s courts are used as a tool to silence journalists, activists, lawyers and citizens - often for nothing more than their peaceful expression. ⚖️ Our research on 68 cases shows systematic fair trial violations.

The EU must stop disregarding human lives in the name of border control and ensure that any external cooperation guarantees effective human rights scrutiny and oversight on the use of EU funds.

The EU and Italy must suspend cooperation with Libya on migration control, including by ending Italy’s Memorandum of Understanding with Libya due for renewal on 2/11 and ensure that Libyan authorities effectively investigate the attacks & hold perpetrators accountable.

In the face of this new incident, and despite civil society calls for accountability & for an end to European complicity in horrific human rights violations at sea & in Libya, @EU_Commission has merely reaffirmed its policy of cooperation with the country. https://t.co/S7tPbUSvAW

This escalation is yet another illustration of the terrible consequences of European and Italian cooperation with Libya on migration control.

The LCG has long been responsible for reckless and violent conduct causing refugees’ and migrants’ deaths and endangering NGO rescuers. https://t.co/qGYXOnxyYP