Amnesty international annual report 201617 the state of. With the launch of its annual report, amnesty international calls on people around the world to not let the rhetoric of fear, blame and hate erode the vison for an open society based on equality. Amnesty international publishes state of the worlds human rights report for 2017 to 2018 last year our world was immersed in crises, with prominent leaders offering us a nightmarish vision of a society blinded by hatred and fear. Taking injustice personally amnesty international usa. Provides an overview of amnesty uk and our work from 1 january 2011 to 31 december 2011. Amnesty j international if january 04, 2017 the honorable kirstjen m. The amnesty movement is built on and depends on the dedication and energy of its active supporters for all the work that it does. Death sentences and executions 2017 amnesty international 4 note on amnesty international s figures on the use of the death penalty this report covers the judicial use of the death penalty for the period january to december 2017.
Amnesty international annual report 201617 the state of the worlds human rights enarru. The foreword and the countrybycountry survey of 159 individual countries and territories set out a global overview of human rights violations and abuses inflicted by. Amnesty international annual report 201617 amnesty international. Global overview as we enter the year in which the universal declaration of human rights turns 70, it is abundantly clear that none of us can take our. Amnesty international annual report is an annual report published by amnesty international on human rights, and on the organizations work in rights advocacy globally. Amnesty international is a global movement of millions of people demanding human rights for all people no matter who they are or where they are. Amnesty international annual report 201718 amnesty international. Amnesty international report 201718 22 february 2018 bangkok.
Trumps arrival onto the scene also came at another price. April 16, 2020 report mass protests in europe provide hope as rights and judicial independence eroded. The amnesty international report 2017 18 documents the state of the worlds human rights in 159 countries and territories during 2017. Amnesty international usa aiusa is the american branch and the largest section of amnesty international ai, a londonbased international advocacy organization. Helen shorthouse chair i may be stepping down from the role of chair, but i am as committed as ever to human rights for all and so remain a loyal and active supporter of all amnesty international does. Apr 12, 2018 use of the death penalty declined worldwide in 2017, according to the amnesty internationals annual global report on capital punishment. Annual report 05 2017 2016 saw the idea of human dignity and equality, the very notion of a human family, coming under vigorous and relentless assault from powerful narratives of blame, fear and scapegoating, propagated by those who sought to take or cling on to power at almost any cost.
Amnesty international is a global movement of more than 7 million. Amnesty international 20162017 elections postponed several times. Thousands returned or deported from the dominican republic, including stateless. The foreword, five regional overviews and a survey of 159 countries and territories from all regions document the struggle of many people to claim.
The absence of an entry in this report on a particular country or territory does not imply that no human rights violations of concern to amnesty international have taken place there during the year. Florida has joined north korea and iran as a major concern for amnesty internationals death penalty campaigners. Nielsen secretary of homeland security washington, dc 20528 re. This report documents amnesty internationals work and concerns throughout the world during 2012. Conflict, austerity measures and natural disasters pushed many into deeper poverty and insecurity.
The amnesty international report 201516 documents the state of the worlds human rights during 2015. Amnesty international ireland is an approved body that works as an eligible charity under section 209 of the. Amnesty international annual report 20162017 prolonged protests over political, economic, social and cultural grievances were met with excessive and lethal force by police. Amnesty international held a news conference on the release of its annual global report on human rights. There are more people fleeing violence and unrest than at any time since the second world war. This is a ninemonth reporting period which coincides with our transition to the global amnesty international reporting period that runs from 1 january to 31 december.
Annual report 2010 the purpose of our annual report is to show our stakeholders how our organisation is governed, managed, and funded, the nature of the work and the extent of our impact. Globally it is estimated that the annual figure could be as high as usd10 trillion. According to unhcr, 88 percent of lgbti asylum seekers and refugees from the northern triangle interviewed in the context of a study reported having suffered. Peaceful movements such as the international womens march, the prodemocracy protests in the gambia and the ayotzinapa student protests in mexico should inspire us all to stand up for our freedoms. While the findings remain shocking, it is the events such as those highlighted in the report that galvanised people across the world to stand up in. Amnesty international received a number of statements from gay men and trans women testifying to having been raped in their countries. At the launch of its annual report on global execution rates, amnesty said the. The organization says it has more than eight million members and supporters around the world. Death sentences and executions 2017 amnesty international 4 note on amnesty internationals figures on the use of the death penalty this report covers the judicial use of the death penalty for the period january to december 2017. For millions, 2016 was a year of unrelenting misery and fear, as governments and armed groups abused human rights in a multitude of ways.
The 201718 report is online at the amnesty international website. The cuban commission for human rights and national reconciliation, a cuban ngo not officially recognized by the state, recorded 5,155 arbitrary detentions in 2017, compared to 9,940 in 2016. The mobilization of millions people around the world has permitted the abolishment of the death penalty in madagascar. Annual report 2015 amnesty international uk amnesty international uk who we are amnesty international is a movement of ordinary people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights. Use of the death penalty declined worldwide in 2017, according to the amnesty internationals annual global report on capital punishment. This is the key message of amnesty internationals global state of the worlds human rights annual report released today, which provides a comprehensive analysis of global human rights trends over the past year, covering 159 countries, including australia. Amnesty international releases its annual report, the state of the worlds human rights 201718. The two ngos also documented 578 other cases of human rights abuses related to homosexuality, including 27 arbitrary arrests. According to amnesty international, boko haram conducted at least 120 attacks between july 2016 and june 2017, including 23 suicide bombings, resulting in the deaths of more than 150 civilians. It summarizes key human rights issues in more than. She said that beggs bookshop had published the army of madinah, which she characterized as a jihad manual by dhiren barot. In its early years, ai was focused specifically on seeking to free prisoners of conscience incarcerated based on political and religious persecution.
The state of the worlds human rights in 2017 amnesty. Amnesty international releases its annual report for 2016 to 2017. Our annual report is intended for a broad base of people including members, partner organisations, supporters, and other individuals and organisations we works with and on behalf of, as well as potential donors and the wider public. We are the worlds largest grassroots human rights organization. Feb 22, 2017 politics of demonization breeding division and fear. The foreword, five regional overviews and a survey of 160 countries and territories highlight the suffering endured by many, be it through conflict, displacement, discrimination or repression. Nor is the length of a country entry any basis for. International annual report 2017 article 19 defending.
Amnesty international is a global movement of millions of people demanding human. Human rights watch is an independent, international organization that works as part of a vibrant movement to uphold human dignity and advance the cause of human rights for all. Amnesty international gives an impartial and apolitical picture of human rights around the world. Amnesty international annual report highlights risk of domino effect as powerful states backtrack on human rights commitments. The amnesty international report 201718 documents the state of the worlds human rights in 159 countries and territories during 2017. Salil shetty, amnesty international secretary general. Amnesty international s report, the state of the worlds human rights 2017 18, covers 159 countries and delivers the most comprehensive analysis of the state of human rights in the world today. Global annual report amnesty international ireland. Human rights defenders and organizations continued to face harassment and intimidation, and vigilante cow protection groups carried out several attacks. Human rights and political activists continued to be harassed, intimidated and arbitrarily detained in high numbers. Section 209 of the tca 1997 applies to an organisation which is a body for the promotion of the observance of the universal declaration of the human rights or the implementation of the european convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental.
It is time we all stand up together and put a stop to the politics of demonisation which is creating a divided and dangerous world. The amnesty international report 201617 documents the state of human rights in 159 countries and territories during 2016. Amnesty international was founded in great britain in 1961, and has been issuing annual reports since 1962. The purpose of our annual report is to show our stakeholders how our organisation is governed, managed, and funded, the nature of the work and the extent of our impact. Amnesty international usa is a nonprofit human rights organization and the largest country section.
Amnesty international usa is a nonprofit human rights organization and the largest. Amnesty international state of the worlds human rights annual report 201718. Some country entries in this report have no reference to some or all of the above categories. Our purpose is to protect individuals wherever justice, fairness, freedom and truth are denied. This is a ninemonth reporting period which coincides with our transition to the global amnesty international reporting period that runs from 1 january to 31. The amnesty international report 201718 shines a light on the state of the worlds human.
Amnesty international report 20 the amnesty international report 20documents the state of human rights during 2012. The 201617 report is online at the amnesty international website. Amnesty internationals report, the state of the worlds human rights 201718, covers 159 countries and delivers the most comprehensive analysis of the state of human rights in the world today. Annual report 2017 3 foreword around the world, 2017 saw press freedom decline and fake news rise. As in previous years, information is collected from a variety of sources, including. Amnesty international report 201718 ix preface the amnesty international report 201718 shines a light on the state of the worlds human rights during 2017. Amnesty international annual report 201617 the state of the. This new strategy sets forth a joint global action by the irct membership toward the shared goal of improving the quality of life for torture victims worldwide. Thousands returned or deported from the dominican republic, including stateless people, creating humanitarian concerns.
Humanity first cameroon and alternatives cameroun claimed in their joint 2017 annual report that eight lgbti persons remained imprisoned for homosexuality in the kondengui central prison in yaounde. The torture rehabilitation movement grew out of the need to respond to the pervasive use of torture. It mobilizes and acts to promote an end to these abuses, accountability and justice. Amnesty international annual report 201718 amnesty.
Amnesty international claims to have a policy of impartiality and independence, central to efforts to systematically and impartially research the facts of individual cases and patterns of human rights abuses. The audience included an enormous range of human rights organisations from a to z, or at least from a to w from amnesty international to the westminster foundation for democracy. Amnesty international annual report 201617 uyghur human. While the findings remain shocking, it is the events such as those highlighted in the report that galvanised people across the world to stand up in the face of adversity and make their voices heard. Amnesty international is a nongovernmental organization focused on human rights. Amnesty international is a nongovernmental organization with its headquarters in the united. Politicians wielding a toxic, dehumanising us vs them rhetoric are creating a more divided and dangerous world, warned amnesty international today as it launched its annual assessment of human rights around the world. Amnesty international is warning that 2017 will see ongoing crises. Statesponsored hate spurs new era of social activism february 22, 2018 amnesty international publishes state of the worlds human rights report for 2017 to 2018 last year our world was immersed in crises, with prominent leaders offering us a nightmarish vision of a society blinded by hatred and fear. Risk of domino effect as powerful states backtrack on human rights. Amnesty international india 20162017 annual report august 2, 2017 amnesty international india 20162017 the authorities used repressive laws to curb freedom of expression and silence critics.
Amnesty international published its annual report for the year 20162017 on 21 february 2017. Feb 22, 2018 amnesty international held a news conference on the release of its annual global report on human rights. It is my pleasure to introduce amnesty international uks 2012 annual report. The human rights organization recorded 2,591 death sentences imposed in 53 countries in 2017, down 17% from the 3,117 death sentences it recorded from 55 countries in 2016. This report aims to show our stakeholders how our organisation is governed, managed and funded, the nature of our work and the extent of our impact. Amnesty international also referred to as amnesty or ai is a nongovernmental organization with its headquarters in the united kingdom focused on human rights. Global annual report 201617 amnesty international ireland. Amnesty international acknowledges the limitations of such figures, and takes no position on questions such as disputed territory or the inclusion or exclusion of certain population groups.
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