India's ruling against 'sodomy' laws is first step to equality

3 July 2009

The historic decision by the high court in Delhi on Thursday to decriminalize homosexuality, has been welcomed by Amnesty International.

Nepal Prime Minister urged to commit to combating enforced disappearances

3 July 2009

Pakistan: More than two million people living outside displacement camps face appalling conditions

2 July 2009

Oil industry has brought poverty and pollution to Niger Delta

30 June 2009

Iran: Stop using Basij militia to police demonstrations

22 June 2009

Iran's supreme leader condones violent police crackdown on protesters

19 June 2009

Without justice there can be no real healing in Zimbabwe

18 June 2009

Amnesty International has a long and consistent record of campaigning on human rights issues in Zimbabwe, going back more than 40 years.

Sri Lanka: Presidential Commission of Inquiry fails citizens

17 June 2009

Two million people live in a human rights black hole in the slums of Nairobi

12 June 2009

Injustice fuels Sri Lanka's cycle of abuse and impunity

11 June 2009