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The UN is essential to ensuring accountability by member states for their human rights obligations and commitments. The UN is also a key platform for the development of international human rights laws and standards.

Amnesty International campaigns to put human rights violations on the UN agenda and makes recommendations for action by member states and UN institutions to protect human rights in all countries. Amnesty International also works to strengthen the effectiveness of the UN human rights machinery.

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News and Updates

Mexico fails to tackle increased levels of violence against women

11 July 2012

Mexico is failing to protect women from increasing levels of violence, a new Amnesty International report says.

Friends of Syria must use their influence to stop cycle of repression and violence

5 July 2012

Urgent action must be taken to stop the deadly cycle of repression and abuse in Syria.

Artists write to UN leader Ban Ki-moon on 'a matter of life and death'

2 July 2012

International artists have come together to call on governments to agree a strong Arms Trade Treaty.

Syria: Attack on TV station condemned as UN report finds violence worsening

27 June 2012

Syrian armed opposition groups are reportedly responsible for an attack that killed media workers at a pro-Assad TV station.

Rio+20 outcome document undermined by human rights opponents

22 June 2012

Despite opposition, human rights language has survived in the Rio+20 summit's outcome document – but it does not go far enough.

Appeals for action

Call for governments to sign up to defend economic, social and cultural rights

13 August 2009

Hunger, homelessness and preventable diseases are not inevitable social problems or simply the result of natural disasters – they are a violation of people’s economic, social and cultural rights.