In this briefing Amnesty International highlights a number of human rights concerns in Ireland. These include: the criminalization of abortion in all cases except where there is a real and substantial risk to the life of the pregnant woman or girl; the failure to provide truth, justice and...

All over the world, people are coerced, criminalized and discriminated against, simply for making choices about their bodies and their lives. In the face of these continuing violations, Amnesty International launches My body My rights, a new global campaign to defend sexual and reproductive rights...

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For transgender people, official identity documents reflecting their gender identity are vitally important for the enjoyment of their human rights. They are not only crucial when travelling but also for everyday life. This report illustrates the human rights violations experienced by transgender...

1) The Agenda 2) Up front: Armed with pens, keyboards and a passion for human rights 3) My body my rights 4) Morocco: Remembering Amina 5) El Salvador: ‘I admire Beatriz- What a strong woman’ 6) Ireland: The tragedy that broke the silence 7) Nepal: Speaking out – a first step to taking control 8)...

Amnesty International submits this contribution in the context of the evaluation of the implementation of the Recommendation on measures to combat discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. Despite discrimination being prohibited by European human rights law, lesbian, gay,...

In this submission, Amnesty International urges the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children to take the opportunity presented by its deliberations on the Expert Group Report’s recommendations to ensure that Irish law and policy on abortion is in line with Ireland’s international human rights...

In this submission, Amnesty International urges the Irish Human Rights Commission to take the opportunity presented by its deliberations on the Expert Group Report’s recommendations to ensure that Irish law and policy on abortion is in line with Ireland’s international human rights obligations to...

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Amnesty International is submitting this report for consideration by the Committee against Torture to illustrate ongoing areas of concern related to the priorities for follow-up. These concerns are: reduction of financial resources for human rights institutions; the need for prompt and thorough...