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  1. Amnesty in Salisbury & South Wiltshire @[email protected] ·

    Gay rights in Malawi


    Speaker at the Exeter conference on the problems of LGBTQ+ rights in Malawi

    March 2026

    We were delighted to hear first hand of the continuing problems being experienced by LGBTQ+ people in Malawi. Eric Sambisa (pictured), who is currently at the Dundee Human Rights Centre, gave a talk at the Exeter conference on these problems. Eric is the founder of Nyasa Rainbow Alliance and was the first to come out on TV as gay is his country in 2016. Currently, he is focusing on women’s rights.

    He explained that section 153 of the country’s penal code prohibits sex between consenting adults, a provision which derives from the time when it was a colony of the British. Up until the ’60s such activity was illegal in the UK. To be open in this way in Malawi has its risks and individuals have suffered violence. The offices have been attacked and laptops and files taken.

    He mentioned the case of Jana Gonani who was arrested and imprisoned in December 2021. Gonani, a 29-year-old Malawian trans woman, is currently serving an eight-year sentence at Chichiri men’s prison in Blantyre City for two counts of “false pretence” – for presenting as a woman – and one count of “unnatural offence” – both crimes under the country’s colonial era penal law. With help of the Rainbow Alliance, an appeal was mounted to the High Court.

    There have been many attempts to change the law in Malawi, so far unsuccessfully. Sambisa was not expecting a change ‘any time soon’ he said. Unlike Uganda and Kenya, there are no attempts at a legislative change. Religious interests and pressure is quite strong. An interesting side note is that prior to becoming a colony, names in Malawi were not gendered.

    ‘Legal provisions are reinforced by social attitudes. A large proportion of Malawians oppose same-sex relationships. Religious and traditional leaders have been vocal in their opposition to LGBTQI+ rights, organising protests and reinforcing discriminatory attitudes. As a result, many LGBTQI+ people face significant challenges: they are often disowned by their families, lose their jobs or are evicted from their homes. The recent Constitutional Court decision to uphold the criminalisation of homosexuality will only exacerbate the situation, because many will interpret it to mean there’s no place for LGBTQI+ people in Malawi’ (Civicus.org). Sambisa pointed out it is the state which loses out by denying the rights of such people.

    Picture: Salisbury Amnesty. This was one of the talks at the Exeter conference organised by the Exeter Amnesty group.

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  2. Amnesty in Salisbury & South Wiltshire @[email protected] ·

    Amnesty conference in Exeter


    Well attended conference with a wide range of human rights issues discussed

    March 2026

    The Exeter group of Amnesty puts together a conference every year and those attending this year were able to listen to a range of speakers on some of the current problems with human rights around the world. Each topic will need its own space so we shall be putting up a range of posts over the coming week or so to give them justice. For now, this is just a brief summary as a kind of ‘taster’. All credit to the Exeter group for organising this event. Six members from the Salisbury group attended and all found it worthwhile.

    Tapestry

    The tapestry was on display after many years absence. It was displayed in Salisbury Cathedral several years ago.

    Malawi

    We do not hear enough from Africa although the war in Sudan occasionally makes the news. Malawi is one of a number of countries in Africa which have anti-gay legislation. Eric Sambisa spoke of his campaign and actions to get the law on LGBTQ+ legislation changed in his country. Those laws derive from colonial times and change is proving slow.

    Authoritarianism

    We had two speakers on authoritarianism, first in America and second in the UK. Trump and his supporters are carrying out a range of such measures and worryingly, UK governments are quietly following suit with more laws and increased police powers designed to reduce protests. The firm Palentir was raised more than once and they represent a serious risk to our personal security.

    Purchasing

    A forthcoming Amnesty campaign will focus on what we buy and the human rights stories behind our purchases. Much of what we buy comes from overseas and is produced in sweat shops in the far east where – mostly women – work in terrible conditions with few if any rights. There are no trade unions. The surprising, nay shocking thing, is that big name British retailers are involved, the likes of M&S, Tesco, Next and others. Firms who’s policies have the familiar words about human rights being our ‘first priority’. The supply chains are long and as you go down them the opportunities for abuse increases.

    There was discussion of Early Day Motion 1266 concerning banning goods coming from the illegal Israeli settlements. Unfortunately, there was insufficient time to discuss the large number of MPs, from all parties, who are members of the powerful Friends of Israel lobby groups. Their power means the motion is unlikely to succeed.

    Palestine

    The situation in Palestine was a topic as you might expect and we had a presentation from an academic at Exeter University. Part of the discussion focused on the prospects for a two state solution. There are none was the stark conclusion. Israel has systematically removed people and built settlements which make the creation of a viable Palestinian state impossible. Recent announcements of the creation of 19 new settlements cements this fact, referred to as ‘settler colonialism’. The speaker did focus on the Apartheid regime in place in Israel and the West Bank. Attacking that, much as happened in South Africa which saw that regime come to an end, was the way forward he said.

    Amnesty International

    There were some speakers who discussed issues surrounding Amnesty itself. In common with all charities at present and the drop in funding to the sector of £1.4bn in a year, Amnesty is having to reduce its expenditure. It has a new Chief Executive. It is facing ‘significant financial challenges’.

    The photo is the traditional picture where delegates assemble in front of the cathedral.

    Once again, thanks to the Exeter group for organising this excellent event.

    Recent posts:

    #Exeter #ExeterAmnesty #garmentWorkers #LGBTQ #Malawi #Palentir #Palestine #US
    #exeter #exeteramnesty #garmentworkers #lgbtq #malawi #palentir
  3. Amnesty in Salisbury & South Wiltshire @[email protected] ·

    Amnesty conference in Exeter


    Well attended conference with a wide range of human rights issues discussed

    March 2026

    The Exeter group of Amnesty puts together a conference every year and those attending this year were able to listen to a range of speakers on some of the current problems with human rights around the world. Each topic will need its own space so we shall be putting up a range of posts over the coming week or so to give them justice. For now, this is just a brief summary as a kind of ‘taster’. All credit to the Exeter group for organising this event. Six members from the Salisbury group attended and all found it worthwhile.

    Tapestry

    The tapestry was on display after many years absence. It was displayed in Salisbury Cathedral several years ago.

    Malawi

    We do not hear enough from Africa although the war in Sudan occasionally makes the news. Malawi is one of a number of countries in Africa which have anti-gay legislation. Eric Sambisa spoke of his campaign and actions to get the law on LGBTQ+ legislation changed in his country. Those laws derive from colonial times and change is proving slow.

    Authoritarianism

    We had two speakers on authoritarianism, first in America and second in the UK. Trump and his supporters are carrying out a range of such measures and worryingly, UK governments are quietly following suit with more laws and increased police powers designed to reduce protests. The firm Palentir was raised more than once and they represent a serious risk to our personal security.

    Purchasing

    A forthcoming Amnesty campaign will focus on what we buy and the human rights stories behind our purchases. Much of what we buy comes from overseas and is produced in sweat shops in the far east where – mostly women – work in terrible conditions with few if any rights. There are no trade unions. The surprising, nay shocking thing, is that big name British retailers are involved, the likes of M&S, Tesco, Next and others. Firms who’s policies have the familiar words about human rights being our ‘first priority’. The supply chains are long and as you go down them the opportunities for abuse increases.

    There was discussion of Early Day Motion 1266 concerning banning goods coming from the illegal Israeli settlements. Unfortunately, there was insufficient time to discuss the large number of MPs, from all parties, who are members of the powerful Friends of Israel lobby groups. Their power means the motion is unlikely to succeed.

    Palestine

    The situation in Palestine was a topic as you might expect and we had a presentation from an academic at Exeter University. Part of the discussion focused on the prospects for a two state solution. There are none was the stark conclusion. Israel has systematically removed people and built settlements which make the creation of a viable Palestinian state impossible. Recent announcements of the creation of 19 new settlements cements this fact, referred to as ‘settler colonialism’. The speaker did focus on the Apartheid regime in place in Israel and the West Bank. Attacking that, much as happened in South Africa which saw that regime come to an end, was the way forward he said.

    Amnesty International

    There were some speakers who discussed issues surrounding Amnesty itself. In common with all charities at present and the drop in funding to the sector of £1.4bn in a year, Amnesty is having to reduce its expenditure. It has a new Chief Executive. It is facing ‘significant financial challenges’.

    The photo is the traditional picture where delegates assemble in front of the cathedral.

    Once again, thanks to the Exeter group for organising this excellent event.

    Recent posts:

    #Exeter #ExeterAmnesty #garmentWorkers #LGBTQ #Malawi #Palentir #Palestine #US
    #exeter #exeteramnesty #garmentworkers #lgbtq #malawi #palentir
  4. Amnesty in Salisbury & South Wiltshire @[email protected] ·

    Amnesty conference in Exeter


    Well attended conference with a wide range of human rights issues discussed

    March 2026

    The Exeter group of Amnesty puts together a conference every year and those attending this year were able to listen to a range of speakers on some of the current problems with human rights around the world. Each topic will need its own space so we shall be putting up a range of posts over the coming week or so to give them justice. For now, this is just a brief summary as a kind of ‘taster’. All credit to the Exeter group for organising this event. Six members from the Salisbury group attended and all found it worthwhile.

    Tapestry

    The tapestry was on display after many years absence. It was displayed in Salisbury Cathedral several years ago.

    Malawi

    We do not hear enough from Africa although the war in Sudan occasionally makes the news. Malawi is one of a number of countries in Africa which have anti-gay legislation. Eric Sambisa spoke of his campaign and actions to get the law on LGBTQ+ legislation changed in his country. Those laws derive from colonial times and change is proving slow.

    Authoritarianism

    We had two speakers on authoritarianism, first in America and second in the UK. Trump and his supporters are carrying out a range of such measures and worryingly, UK governments are quietly following suit with more laws and increased police powers designed to reduce protests. The firm Palentir was raised more than once and they represent a serious risk to our personal security.

    Purchasing

    A forthcoming Amnesty campaign will focus on what we buy and the human rights stories behind our purchases. Much of what we buy comes from overseas and is produced in sweat shops in the far east where – mostly women – work in terrible conditions with few if any rights. There are no trade unions. The surprising, nay shocking thing, is that big name British retailers are involved, the likes of M&S, Tesco, Next and others. Firms who’s policies have the familiar words about human rights being our ‘first priority’. The supply chains are long and as you go down them the opportunities for abuse increases.

    There was discussion of Early Day Motion 1266 concerning banning goods coming from the illegal Israeli settlements. Unfortunately, there was insufficient time to discuss the large number of MPs, from all parties, who are members of the powerful Friends of Israel lobby groups. Their power means the motion is unlikely to succeed.

    Palestine

    The situation in Palestine was a topic as you might expect and we had a presentation from an academic at Exeter University. Part of the discussion focused on the prospects for a two state solution. There are none was the stark conclusion. Israel has systematically removed people and built settlements which make the creation of a viable Palestinian state impossible. Recent announcements of the creation of 19 new settlements cements this fact, referred to as ‘settler colonialism’. The speaker did focus on the Apartheid regime in place in Israel and the West Bank. Attacking that, much as happened in South Africa which saw that regime come to an end, was the way forward he said.

    Amnesty International

    There were some speakers who discussed issues surrounding Amnesty itself. In common with all charities at present and the drop in funding to the sector of £1.4bn in a year, Amnesty is having to reduce its expenditure. It has a new Chief Executive. It is facing ‘significant financial challenges’.

    The photo is the traditional picture where delegates assemble in front of the cathedral.

    Once again, thanks to the Exeter group for organising this excellent event.

    Recent posts:

    #Exeter #ExeterAmnesty #garmentWorkers #LGBTQ #Malawi #Palentir #Palestine #US
    #exeter #exeteramnesty #garmentworkers #lgbtq #malawi #palentir
  5. Amnesty in Salisbury & South Wiltshire @[email protected] ·

    Amnesty conference in Exeter


    Well attended conference with a wide range of human rights issues discussed

    March 2026

    The Exeter group of Amnesty puts together a conference every year and those attending this year were able to listen to a range of speakers on some of the current problems with human rights around the world. Each topic will need its own space so we shall be putting up a range of posts over the coming week or so to give them justice. For now, this is just a brief summary as a kind of ‘taster’. All credit to the Exeter group for organising this event. Six members from the Salisbury group attended and all found it worthwhile.

    Tapestry

    The tapestry was on display after many years absence. It was displayed in Salisbury Cathedral several years ago.

    Malawi

    We do not hear enough from Africa although the war in Sudan occasionally makes the news. Malawi is one of a number of countries in Africa which have anti-gay legislation. Eric Sambisa spoke of his campaign and actions to get the law on LGBTQ+ legislation changed in his country. Those laws derive from colonial times and change is proving slow.

    Authoritarianism

    We had two speakers on authoritarianism, first in America and second in the UK. Trump and his supporters are carrying out a range of such measures and worryingly, UK governments are quietly following suit with more laws and increased police powers designed to reduce protests. The firm Palentir was raised more than once and they represent a serious risk to our personal security.

    Purchasing

    A forthcoming Amnesty campaign will focus on what we buy and the human rights stories behind our purchases. Much of what we buy comes from overseas and is produced in sweat shops in the far east where – mostly women – work in terrible conditions with few if any rights. There are no trade unions. The surprising, nay shocking thing, is that big name British retailers are involved, the likes of M&S, Tesco, Next and others. Firms who’s policies have the familiar words about human rights being our ‘first priority’. The supply chains are long and as you go down them the opportunities for abuse increases.

    There was discussion of Early Day Motion 1266 concerning banning goods coming from the illegal Israeli settlements. Unfortunately, there was insufficient time to discuss the large number of MPs, from all parties, who are members of the powerful Friends of Israel lobby groups. Their power means the motion is unlikely to succeed.

    Palestine

    The situation in Palestine was a topic as you might expect and we had a presentation from an academic at Exeter University. Part of the discussion focused on the prospects for a two state solution. There are none was the stark conclusion. Israel has systematically removed people and built settlements which make the creation of a viable Palestinian state impossible. Recent announcements of the creation of 19 new settlements cements this fact, referred to as ‘settler colonialism’. The speaker did focus on the Apartheid regime in place in Israel and the West Bank. Attacking that, much as happened in South Africa which saw that regime come to an end, was the way forward he said.

    Amnesty International

    There were some speakers who discussed issues surrounding Amnesty itself. In common with all charities at present and the drop in funding to the sector of £1.4bn in a year, Amnesty is having to reduce its expenditure. It has a new Chief Executive. It is facing ‘significant financial challenges’.

    The photo is the traditional picture where delegates assemble in front of the cathedral.

    Once again, thanks to the Exeter group for organising this excellent event.

    Recent posts:

    #Exeter #ExeterAmnesty #garmentWorkers #LGBTQ #Malawi #Palentir #Palestine #US
    #us #palestine #palentir #malawi #lgbtq #garmentworkers
  6. Amnesty in Salisbury & South Wiltshire @[email protected] ·

    Amnesty conference in Exeter


    Well attended conference with a wide range of human rights issues discussed

    March 2026

    The Exeter group of Amnesty puts together a conference every year and those attending this year were able to listen to a range of speakers on some of the current problems with human rights around the world. Each topic will need its own space so we shall be putting up a range of posts over the coming week or so to give them justice. For now, this is just a brief summary as a kind of ‘taster’. All credit to the Exeter group for organising this event. Six members from the Salisbury group attended and all found it worthwhile.

    Tapestry

    The tapestry was on display after many years absence. It was displayed in Salisbury Cathedral several years ago.

    Malawi

    We do not hear enough from Africa although the war in Sudan occasionally makes the news. Malawi is one of a number of countries in Africa which have anti-gay legislation. Eric Sambisa spoke of his campaign and actions to get the law on LGBTQ+ legislation changed in his country. Those laws derive from colonial times and change is proving slow.

    Authoritarianism

    We had two speakers on authoritarianism, first in America and second in the UK. Trump and his supporters are carrying out a range of such measures and worryingly, UK governments are quietly following suit with more laws and increased police powers designed to reduce protests. The firm Palentir was raised more than once and they represent a serious risk to our personal security.

    Purchasing

    A forthcoming Amnesty campaign will focus on what we buy and the human rights stories behind our purchases. Much of what we buy comes from overseas and is produced in sweat shops in the far east where – mostly women – work in terrible conditions with few if any rights. There are no trade unions. The surprising, nay shocking thing, is that big name British retailers are involved, the likes of M&S, Tesco, Next and others. Firms who’s policies have the familiar words about human rights being our ‘first priority’. The supply chains are long and as you go down them the opportunities for abuse increases.

    There was discussion of Early Day Motion 1266 concerning banning goods coming from the illegal Israeli settlements. Unfortunately, there was insufficient time to discuss the large number of MPs, from all parties, who are members of the powerful Friends of Israel lobby groups. Their power means the motion is unlikely to succeed.

    Palestine

    The situation in Palestine was a topic as you might expect and we had a presentation from an academic at Exeter University. Part of the discussion focused on the prospects for a two state solution. There are none was the stark conclusion. Israel has systematically removed people and built settlements which make the creation of a viable Palestinian state impossible. Recent announcements of the creation of 19 new settlements cements this fact, referred to as ‘settler colonialism’. The speaker did focus on the Apartheid regime in place in Israel and the West Bank. Attacking that, much as happened in South Africa which saw that regime come to an end, was the way forward he said.

    Amnesty International

    There were some speakers who discussed issues surrounding Amnesty itself. In common with all charities at present and the drop in funding to the sector of £1.4bn in a year, Amnesty is having to reduce its expenditure. It has a new Chief Executive. It is facing ‘significant financial challenges’.

    The photo is the traditional picture where delegates assemble in front of the cathedral.

    Once again, thanks to the Exeter group for organising this excellent event.

    Recent posts:

    #Exeter #ExeterAmnesty #garmentWorkers #LGBTQ #Malawi #Palentir #Palestine #US
    #exeter #exeteramnesty #garmentworkers #lgbtq #malawi #palentir
  7. Amnesty Duesseldorf @[email protected] ·

    Der in Dänemark lebende Ägypter Hassan El Sayed wurde auf den Weg in den Urlaub auf dem internationalen Flughafen Kairo festgenommen. Grund: Er hatte in einem Film mitgespielt... Setz Dich für seine Freilassung ein!✍️📧 #Ägypten #Kunstfreiheit
    amnesty.de/mitmachen/urgent-ac

    #agypten #kunstfreiheit
  8. Amnesty International Aulnay @[email protected] ·

    #Norvège. Le défenseur des droits humains Tommy Olsen doit être libéré et son extradition vers la #Grèce doit être refusée.

    amnesty.fr/communiques/norvege

    #TommyOlsen #AmnestyInternational #droitshumains

    #norvege #grece #tommyolsen #amnestyinternational #droitshumains
  9. Amnesty International Aulnay @[email protected] ·

    #Autriche. La répression contre la solidarité envers les Palestinien·ne·s a un effet dissuasif considérable.

    #AmnestyInternational #droitshumains

    amnesty.fr/communiques/autrich

    #autriche #amnestyinternational #droitshumains
  10. Amnesty International Aulnay @[email protected] ·

    Le média d’investigation Disclose révèle que les policiers et gendarmes utilisent la reconnaissance faciale, directement depuis leurs téléphones de service, lors de contrôles d’identité. Une pratique totalement interdite : amnesty.fr/actualites/disclose

    @disclose #reconnaissancefaciale

    #reconnaissancefaciale
  11. NieuwsJunkies.nl @[email protected] ·

    📰 Amnesty: ‘Vrouwen in Gaza wordt het recht ontzegd veilig te leven en leven te geven’

    nieuwsjunkies.nl/artikel/1zJ5

    🕟 16:37 | The Rights Forum
    🔸 #Amnesty #Gaza #Vrouwen

    #amnesty #gaza #vrouwen
  12. DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] ·

    #AmnestyInternational
    Interactive #ProtestMap

    Posted 31 October 2025

    "Our new interactive map reveals how many countries misuse police weapons such as rubber bullets, tear gas, pepper spray, and batons to harass, intimidate, punish, or drive away protesters, shutting down their right to peaceful assembly. It also includes protest restrictions in the #UK.

    "Our right to protest under threat across the world

    "Authorities across the world are increasingly resorting to unlawful use of force and repressive legislation to crush protests. We have launched this interactive digital map to expose the shocking rise in the repression of protesters by states across the globe.

    "This map shows how governments treat protests as a threat rather than a right and how law enforcement officials view their role as being to suppress and subdue protesters rather than to facilitate their rights. As a result, thousands of people are being unlawfully dispersed, arrested, beaten and even killed during demonstrations. They also face devastating consequences afterwards, just for participating in protests.

    "In the UK, police have made over 2100 arrests under the #TerrorismAct 2000 for peacefully protesting the banning of #PalestineAction in the UK. It is a violation of the UK’s international obligations. And it simply can’t go unchallenged."

    Spotlight on the #USA:

    "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY IS IN DANGER IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:

    - Protest is treated as a threat
    - Unlawful force is used against protesters and less-lethal weapons are misused
    - Militarization takes place"

    Full map:
    amnesty.org.uk/knowledge-hub/a

    #USPol #WorldPol #CriminalizingDissent #AntiProtestLaws #SilencingDissent #RightToProtest

    #amnestyinternational #protestmap #uk #terrorismact #palestineaction #usa
  13. DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] ·

    #AmnestyInternational
    Interactive #ProtestMap

    Posted 31 October 2025

    "Our new interactive map reveals how many countries misuse police weapons such as rubber bullets, tear gas, pepper spray, and batons to harass, intimidate, punish, or drive away protesters, shutting down their right to peaceful assembly. It also includes protest restrictions in the #UK.

    "Our right to protest under threat across the world

    "Authorities across the world are increasingly resorting to unlawful use of force and repressive legislation to crush protests. We have launched this interactive digital map to expose the shocking rise in the repression of protesters by states across the globe.

    "This map shows how governments treat protests as a threat rather than a right and how law enforcement officials view their role as being to suppress and subdue protesters rather than to facilitate their rights. As a result, thousands of people are being unlawfully dispersed, arrested, beaten and even killed during demonstrations. They also face devastating consequences afterwards, just for participating in protests.

    "In the UK, police have made over 2100 arrests under the #TerrorismAct 2000 for peacefully protesting the banning of #PalestineAction in the UK. It is a violation of the UK’s international obligations. And it simply can’t go unchallenged."

    Spotlight on the #USA:

    "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY IS IN DANGER IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:

    - Protest is treated as a threat
    - Unlawful force is used against protesters and less-lethal weapons are misused
    - Militarization takes place"

    Full map:
    amnesty.org.uk/knowledge-hub/a

    #USPol #WorldPol #CriminalizingDissent #AntiProtestLaws #SilencingDissent #RightToProtest

    #amnestyinternational #protestmap #uk #terrorismact #palestineaction #usa
  14. DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] ·

    #AmnestyInternational
    Interactive #ProtestMap

    Posted 31 October 2025

    "Our new interactive map reveals how many countries misuse police weapons such as rubber bullets, tear gas, pepper spray, and batons to harass, intimidate, punish, or drive away protesters, shutting down their right to peaceful assembly. It also includes protest restrictions in the #UK.

    "Our right to protest under threat across the world

    "Authorities across the world are increasingly resorting to unlawful use of force and repressive legislation to crush protests. We have launched this interactive digital map to expose the shocking rise in the repression of protesters by states across the globe.

    "This map shows how governments treat protests as a threat rather than a right and how law enforcement officials view their role as being to suppress and subdue protesters rather than to facilitate their rights. As a result, thousands of people are being unlawfully dispersed, arrested, beaten and even killed during demonstrations. They also face devastating consequences afterwards, just for participating in protests.

    "In the UK, police have made over 2100 arrests under the #TerrorismAct 2000 for peacefully protesting the banning of #PalestineAction in the UK. It is a violation of the UK’s international obligations. And it simply can’t go unchallenged."

    Spotlight on the #USA:

    "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY IS IN DANGER IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:

    - Protest is treated as a threat
    - Unlawful force is used against protesters and less-lethal weapons are misused
    - Militarization takes place"

    Full map:
    amnesty.org.uk/knowledge-hub/a

    #USPol #WorldPol #CriminalizingDissent #AntiProtestLaws #SilencingDissent #RightToProtest

    #amnestyinternational #protestmap #uk #terrorismact #palestineaction #usa
  15. DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] ·

    #AmnestyInternational
    Interactive #ProtestMap

    Posted 31 October 2025

    "Our new interactive map reveals how many countries misuse police weapons such as rubber bullets, tear gas, pepper spray, and batons to harass, intimidate, punish, or drive away protesters, shutting down their right to peaceful assembly. It also includes protest restrictions in the #UK.

    "Our right to protest under threat across the world

    "Authorities across the world are increasingly resorting to unlawful use of force and repressive legislation to crush protests. We have launched this interactive digital map to expose the shocking rise in the repression of protesters by states across the globe.

    "This map shows how governments treat protests as a threat rather than a right and how law enforcement officials view their role as being to suppress and subdue protesters rather than to facilitate their rights. As a result, thousands of people are being unlawfully dispersed, arrested, beaten and even killed during demonstrations. They also face devastating consequences afterwards, just for participating in protests.

    "In the UK, police have made over 2100 arrests under the #TerrorismAct 2000 for peacefully protesting the banning of #PalestineAction in the UK. It is a violation of the UK’s international obligations. And it simply can’t go unchallenged."

    Spotlight on the #USA:

    "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY IS IN DANGER IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:

    - Protest is treated as a threat
    - Unlawful force is used against protesters and less-lethal weapons are misused
    - Militarization takes place"

    Full map:
    amnesty.org.uk/knowledge-hub/a

    #USPol #WorldPol #CriminalizingDissent #AntiProtestLaws #SilencingDissent #RightToProtest

    #righttoprotest #silencingdissent #antiprotestlaws #criminalizingdissent #worldpol #uspol
  16. DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] ·

    #AmnestyInternational
    Interactive #ProtestMap

    Posted 31 October 2025

    "Our new interactive map reveals how many countries misuse police weapons such as rubber bullets, tear gas, pepper spray, and batons to harass, intimidate, punish, or drive away protesters, shutting down their right to peaceful assembly. It also includes protest restrictions in the #UK.

    "Our right to protest under threat across the world

    "Authorities across the world are increasingly resorting to unlawful use of force and repressive legislation to crush protests. We have launched this interactive digital map to expose the shocking rise in the repression of protesters by states across the globe.

    "This map shows how governments treat protests as a threat rather than a right and how law enforcement officials view their role as being to suppress and subdue protesters rather than to facilitate their rights. As a result, thousands of people are being unlawfully dispersed, arrested, beaten and even killed during demonstrations. They also face devastating consequences afterwards, just for participating in protests.

    "In the UK, police have made over 2100 arrests under the #TerrorismAct 2000 for peacefully protesting the banning of #PalestineAction in the UK. It is a violation of the UK’s international obligations. And it simply can’t go unchallenged."

    Spotlight on the #USA:

    "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY IS IN DANGER IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:

    - Protest is treated as a threat
    - Unlawful force is used against protesters and less-lethal weapons are misused
    - Militarization takes place"

    Full map:
    amnesty.org.uk/knowledge-hub/a

    #USPol #WorldPol #CriminalizingDissent #AntiProtestLaws #SilencingDissent #RightToProtest

    #amnestyinternational #protestmap #uk #terrorismact #palestineaction #usa
  17. InformactionsMC @[email protected] ·

    Amnesty International
    Galère des titres de séjour : une précarité entretenue par la France
    mcinformactions.net/galere-des #titresdeSejour #exiles #migrants #immigration

    #titresdesejour #exiles #migrants #immigration
  18. InformactionsMC @[email protected] ·

    Amnesty International
    Galère des titres de séjour : une précarité entretenue par la France
    mcinformactions.net/galere-des #titresdeSejour #exiles #migrants #immigration

    #titresdesejour #exiles #migrants #immigration
  19. InformactionsMC @[email protected] ·

    Amnesty International
    Galère des titres de séjour : une précarité entretenue par la France
    mcinformactions.net/galere-des #titresdeSejour #exiles #migrants #immigration

    #titresdesejour #exiles #migrants #immigration
  20. InformactionsMC @[email protected] ·

    Amnesty International
    Galère des titres de séjour : une précarité entretenue par la France
    mcinformactions.net/galere-des #titresdeSejour #exiles #migrants #immigration

    #immigration #migrants #exiles #titresdesejour
  21. InformactionsMC @[email protected] ·

    Amnesty International
    Galère des titres de séjour : une précarité entretenue par la France
    mcinformactions.net/galere-des #titresdeSejour #exiles #migrants #immigration

    #titresdesejour #exiles #migrants #immigration
  22. :rss: アムネスティ日本 AMNESTY @[email protected] ·

    パレスチナ人被拘禁者への虐待容疑　恥ずべき不起訴処分
    amnesty.or.jp/news/2026/0317_1

    #amnesty_or #国際事務局発表ニュース

    #amnesty_or #国際事務局発表ニュース
  23. :rss: アムネスティ日本 AMNESTY @[email protected] ·

    パレスチナ人被拘禁者への虐待容疑　恥ずべき不起訴処分
    amnesty.or.jp/news/2026/0317_1

    #amnesty_or #国際事務局発表ニュース

    #国際事務局発表ニュース #amnesty_or
  24. No Palantir In NHS S Yorkshire @NoPalantirInSouthYorkshire ·

    11/* Amnesty International UK/Global: Human rights and health groups in new briefing urge hospitals not to use Palantir software and demand that NHS England cancels the contract entirely

    amnesty.org/en/latest/news/202

    #amnestyinternational #nhs #medact #nopalantir #palantir #uk
  25. No Palantir In NHS S Yorkshire @[email protected] ·

    11/* Amnesty International UK/Global: Human rights and health groups in new briefing urge hospitals not to use Palantir software and demand that NHS England cancels the contract entirely

    amnesty.org/en/latest/news/202
    #NHS #MedAct #NoPalantir #Palantir
    #UK #UKPol #FederatedDataPlatform #AmnestyInternational

    #amnestyinternational #federateddataplatform #ukpol #uk #palantir #nopalantir
  26. :rss: アムネスティ日本 AMNESTY @[email protected] ·

    茨城県の非正規就労外国人に関する「通報報奨金制度」に抗議し、 差別と分断を助長しない人権に根差した政策設計を求める
    amnesty.or.jp/news/2026/0313_1

    #amnesty_or #公開書簡

    #amnesty_or #公開書簡
  27. :rss: アムネスティ日本 AMNESTY @[email protected] ·

    茨城県の非正規就労外国人に関する「通報報奨金制度」に抗議し、 差別と分断を助長しない人権に根差した政策設計を求める
    amnesty.or.jp/news/2026/0313_1

    #amnesty_or #公開書簡

    #amnesty_or #公開書簡
  28. :rss: アムネスティ日本 AMNESTY @[email protected] ·

    茨城県の非正規就労外国人に関する「通報報奨金制度」に抗議し、 差別と分断を助長しない人権に根差した政策設計を求める
    amnesty.or.jp/news/2026/0313_1

    #amnesty_or #公開書簡

    #amnesty_or #公開書簡
  29. :rss: アムネスティ日本 AMNESTY @[email protected] ·

    茨城県の非正規就労外国人に関する「通報報奨金制度」に抗議し、 差別と分断を助長しない人権に根差した政策設計を求める
    amnesty.or.jp/news/2026/0313_1

    #amnesty_or #公開書簡

    #公開書簡 #amnesty_or
  30. :rss: アムネスティ日本 AMNESTY @[email protected] ·

    茨城県の非正規就労外国人に関する「通報報奨金制度」に抗議し、 差別と分断を助長しない人権に根差した政策設計を求める
    amnesty.or.jp/news/2026/0313_1

    #amnesty_or #公開書簡

    #amnesty_or #公開書簡
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