The trade in tools of torture is currently out of control. For too long, states have ignored the trade and allowed the export of equipment used for torture and other ill-treatment. Tools of torture include inherently abusive equipment as well as the abusive use of policing

Excellent to see 46 countries reiterate their support for the development of a legally binding Torture-Free Trade instrument. Concrete progress. #TortureFreeTrade

We are devastated at today's execution of Pannir Selvam Pranthaman. It is indefensible that the Singapore government callously continues to execute people in the name of drug control, against international human rights law. We urge it to stop. https://t.co/k6ZoFOYVpj

The ICC conviction of Ali Muhammad Ali Abd – Al- Rahman should serve as warning to others committing abuses amid ongoing conflict. The ICC convicted Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman also known as “Ali Kushayb” for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed between August

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

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

#Israel’s brutal military offensive in #GazaCity since mid-August has unleashed a new catastrophic phase of mass forced displacement under inhumane conditions. https://t.co/9xdNbNnF1O

We are deeply alarmed by emerging evidence of Moroccan security forces’ use of excessive force and mass arrests of protesters and bystanders. No one should be punished for exercising their human rights, demanding their economic or social rights or an end to corruption

Amnesty International UK is deeply saddened by the news of this morning's attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in north Manchester. We condemn this horrific act of violence that has taken the lives of two innocent people and injured many more. Our hearts are

Israel’s forceful interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla vessels & detention of its crew is a brazen & unlawful assault against solidarity activists carrying out an entirely peaceful humanitarian mission.

The time for mere condemnation is over. States worldwide must act now and make clear that they will no longer tolerate Israel’s systematic starvation of Palestinians in Gaza nor its targeting of unarmed civilian humanitarian efforts. The decades-long impunity for Israel’s

As the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla - the largest initiative of its kind - is expected to enter a high-risk zone in the Mediterranean where Israeli forces may attempt to intercept it as they did before. The flotilla, carrying urgently needed food, medicine, and humanitarian

On this #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons, we celebrate older people whose voices rise to demand a world where human rights last a lifetime. Because as we age, our rights should never be denied. #AgeLoud #IDOP25 #ProtectTheProtest

Taliban authorities have imposed a total internet shutdown in Afghanistan to prevent "immoral acts." This is reckless & has far reaching consequences for delivery of aid, access to healthcare & girls education. Taliban must restore connectivity now. Read more:

No more bargaining chips. @amnesty reiterates its call for an immediate ceasefire and unconditional release of all civilian hostages. Every moment of inaction costs more lives and deepens the horrors civilians are facing.

Rohingya communities in Myanmar’s northern Rakhine State are facing forced labour, food and health crises, severe restrictions on movement and escalating armed conflict. Read more 👇

The UN Human Rights Office has named the Spanish manufacturer Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) in its updated database of companies involved in unlawful Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. CAF was also among 15 companies

"I call on member states to act resolutely, effectively. Get out of your self-imposed paralysis. I call on you to speak up against Israel's genocide of Palestinians and its unlawful occupation. There can be no more delays or excuses. Justice must prevail" - @AgnesCallamard