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Russia and China have prevented the UN taking action on Syria. More than 5,000 men, women and children have died since protests began. Stand up for the Syrian people.

Violence in Syria must end

Join us for the Amnesty International Ireland Annual Conference 2012

Annual Conference 2012

More than 80 artists performing Bob Dylan's greatest hits in aid of Amnesty International.

Sound the Chimes of Freedom with Bob Dylan

Torture continues in Bahrain one year on from protests

Amnesty International has warned the Bahraini government against using excessive force as the first anniversary of mass protests in the country approaches. The organisation also said that it continues to receive reports of torture and other human rights abuses in Bahrain.

Syria solidarity vigils in Dublin and Galway

Amnesty International Ireland is holding vigils in solidarity with the people of Syria in Dublin and Galway tomorrow, Saturday 11 February.

Brutal assault on Homs must end

Russia and other countries with influence over Syria must act urgently to stop the bombardment of Homs, Amnesty international said today.

Mongolia a step closer to ending death penalty

The Mongolian parliament has approved a bill which aims to scrap the death penalty in a vital step towards ending executions in that country.

Freed doctors say Amnesty members gave them hope

Iranian doctors Arash and Kamiar Alaei (pictured), imprisoned for their internationally renowned work on HIV/AIDs were at a low point when they heard of Amnesty International’s campaign to free them.