http://www.amnesty.org/en/related_information/feed/1907 Download Documents from Amnesty International en http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/info/AMR53/008/2009/en Human rights defender Mijail Martínez was shot dead on 26 November in Venezuela. He was working on a documentary film that featured the stories of people who have suffered human rights violations at the hands of police officers. There are concerns for the safety of his family and of his colleagues. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/info/AMR53/007/2009/en The lives of Oscar Barrios' family are in danger. He and his family have been subjected to a campaign of intimidation from police officers in northern Venezuela since 2003. Oscar Barrios was killed on 28 October 2009, and his killing follows that of three other male members of the Barrios family. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/info/AMR53/006/2009/en This paper examines the various shortcomings of the Venezuelan legal system in regards to universal jurisdiction. Areas covered include universal criminal jurisdiction, civil jurisdiction over torts and extradition. The report makes extensive recommendations for reform of law and practice so that Venezuela c Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/en/for-media/press-releases/venezuela-globovisi%C3%B3n-attack-must-be-urgently-investigated-and-journalis Amnesty International today expressed grave concern at attacks against staff at Globovisión television station on Monday and called on the Venezuelan authorities to urgently initiate a full and impartial investigation to ensure those responsible are brought to justice. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/info/AMR53/005/2009/en Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/news/summit-americas-fails-address-human-rights-20090420 TheDeclaration of Commitment of Port of Spain fails to lay out a clear human rights framework forprogress in the areas of human prosperity, energy security and env Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/news/amnesty-international-puts-human-rights-americas-summit-agenda-20090416 An Amnesty International delegation has arrived in Trinidad and Tobago to take part in the Summit of the Americas. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/en/appeals-for-action/call-government-venezuela-protect-womens-rights Sign the petition to demand that the Government of Venezuela takes the urgent steps to protect women’s rights Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/info/AMR53/001/2009/en In Venezuela, thousands of women are beaten, verbally abused and raped, or suffer other forms of domestic violence at the hands of their partners or former partners. The Venezuelan authorities introduced the 2007 Organic law on the right of women to a life free of violence. However, almost two years on, ther Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/info/NWS21/001/2009/en 1) International Women's Day: Women make history 2) International Women's Day: 'I had to stay quiet…' Sexual violence during Haiti carnival 3) Livewire: Accounts from the Democratic Republic of Congo; Videos; At the Gaza border; Statement against discrimination 4) World Water Day: Palestinians face wat Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Amnesty International