Stop Violence Against Women
Feminist prize winner barred from leaving Iran - 4 March 2008
Iranian feminist and journalist Parvin Ardalan was prevented from leaving Iran on Sunday to travel to Sweden where she was to receive the 2007 Olof Palme Prize in StSafe Schools: every girl's right! - 6 March 2008
As the 100 year anniversary of International Women’s Day draws close, and 60 years after human rights were enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human RightsViolence Against Girls in Schools: key facts
• A study in the USA found that 83 per cent of girls in grades 8 to 11 (aged around 12 to 16) in public schools experienced some form of sexual harassment.
Women unite to defend their rights - 6 March 2008
On 8 March, International Women’s Day, women across the world will take to the streets to express their commitment to the defence of human rights, often at greatGovernments must take action to end violence against schoolgirls - 6 March 2008
On the eve of International Women’s Day, governments and school officials around the world must take concrete action to end violence against girls, particularlyWomen act against repression and intimidation in Iran - 28 February 2008
The Iranian authorities are continuing to harass activists working to defend women’s rights.Iran: Authorities must support, not suppress women human rights defenders - 28 February 2008
The Iranian authorities should cease their harassment of women human rights defenders and take urgent steps to dismantle the discriminatory legislation they are seekinRape: ever present danger for Darfur's women - 14 February 2008
At least 2.3 million people have been displaced by the conflict in Darfur; most now live in more than 65 camps dotted around Darfur.Universal Declaration of Human Rights 60th anniversary
2008 is a landmark year in the global campaign to make human rights a reality for all people… it marks 60 years since the birth of its most important document.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) -- which confirms the acceptance of 30 rights - was adopted by UN member states on 10 December 1948. It began as an initiative of governments, but today it is the common goal of people everywhere.
In the run-up to the 60th anniversary, Amnesty International will organize a series of activities that celebrate the UDHR - and focus on what must be done to make that promise of universal, indivisible human rights a reality.
Every single person has rights - that is the essence of our humanity. Each of us has the duty to stand up, not just for our own rights, but also for those of others.
- We believe human rights abuses anywhere are the concern of people everywhere.
- We pledge to harness the power of individuals to galvanize action for justice and equality.
- We are outraged at our leaders' betrayal and are determined to hold them to account.
- We are committed to creating a world in which every person can realize their human rights.
- We will carry the UDHR message of hope to every region of the world in its 60th anniversary year.
Guantánamo is a symbol of injustice and abuse. Cases of secret detention, torture, renditions and indefinite detention without charge flout human rights principles. They jeopardize - rather than promote - security.
On 11 January 2008, we call on the US authorities to bring their detention policies and practices in line with international law - at Guantánamo and beyond. Read more
Anniversary highlights
Stop the human rights meltdown: make human rights real
Message from Irene Khan, Secretary General of Amnesty International, on International Human Rights Day (10 December 2007)