How you can help

End violent repression of protests in Turkey now!

6 June 2013

Take action and call on the government to protect people.

Eritrea: 20 years of independence, but still no freedom

9 May 2013

Urge the President of Eritrea to end the repression by taking action

Libyan journalist faces up to 15 years for publishing 84 names

3 May 2013

Take action and call on the Libyan authorities to drop the charges against Amara Abdalla al-Khattabi

End Torture in Mexico

5 March 2013

Call on the President of Mexico to end torture and ensure victims receive justice

Protect Human Rights Defenders in the Americas

7 December 2012

Call on the Presidents of Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala to defend and recognise the work of human rights defenders

Drop death sentences for men convicted of "sorcery" in Saudi Arabia

8 September 2010

Amnesty International is calling on the Saudi Arabian King to take the opportunity of the end of Ramadan to commute the death sentences against two foreign natonals convicted of “sorcery”.

Nigeria must free Patrick Okoroafor!

3 September 2010

Patrick Okoroafor was just 14 years old when he was arrested in May 1995. Two years later, he was sentenced to death for robbery.

End enforced disappearances in Pakistan

Hundreds of people, including children, are victims of enforced disappearance in Pakistan but the government lacks the political will to trace them.

Fight maternal mortality in Peru

Hundreds of pregnant women in Peru are dying. In many cases, these deaths could be avoided if the government provided equal health services across the country.

Reopen investigation into enforced disappearance in Ingushetia!

On 8 August 2007, Ibragim Gazdiev was reportedly seized by armed men and has never been seen since. No effective steps have been taken to trace him.

Address the barriers of transport costs undermining rural women’s right to health in South Africa

The authorities must urgently address a key barrier to women’s enjoyment of their right to health – the lack of reliable, affordable and safe transport.