We have set out to show in detail the positive difference our supporters made in 20092010, building on the commitment and progress weve already made to being transparent and accountable. Central intelligence agency the world factbook guatemala. It reveals the systemic discrimination and insecurity that prevent progress in law from becoming a reality on the ground. Nigeria begins amnesty for niger delta militants world. Amr 430012009 amnesty international july 2009 7 1 introduction abortion is a criminal offence in nicaragua in all circumstances. Amnesty international contribution to ohchr thematic study on. Amnesty internationals the state of the worlds human. The cost of maternal health in sierra leone pdf september 22.
The state of the worlds human rights 28 may 2009, index number. Summary the sri lankan government won its long war with the liberation tigers of tamil eelam ltte in 2009, but the legacy of unlawful detention practices established during the conflict continues. The 2009 amnesty international report highlights the fact that the world is in the middle of a human rights crisis. For the complete list of sources, see page 34 of the. Amnesty international hopes that this report can contribute to and support the work of the many native american and alaska native womens organizations and activists who have been at the forefront of efforts to protect and serve women. Its better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. Some country entries in this report have no reference to some or all of the above categories. You and millions of other supporters are coming together to amplify your impact. Before 2009, these reports featured figures for recorded cases in china compiled mostly through open. Introduction t he promotion and protection of human rights around the world is driven by principles of transparency and accountability. Amr 43001 2009 amnesty international july 2009 7 1 introduction abortion is a criminal offence in nicaragua in all circumstances.
Amnesty international launches its new report on maternal mortality in sierra leone in freetown. Its vision is for every person to enjoy all of the human rights enshrined in the universal declaration of human rights and other international human rights standards. The leading human rights organization, amnesty international launched an extensive 117 page report today, operation cast lead. The 2009 report is online at the amnesty international website. Country reports on human rights practices 2018 pdf, 2017 pdf, 2016. The battle of marawi amnesty international ireland. Congressional research service current issues and u. International religious freedom report 2018 pdf, 2017 pdf, 2016 pdf, 2015 pdf, 2014.
An atacameno indigenous leader points out the damage done to land and livelihoods. Amnesty international annual report is an annual report published by amnesty. Amnesty international said in their report, published in july 2009, that lives were lost because israeli forces frequently obstructed access to medical care. Please check the fields marked in red before continuing. Amnesty international report 2012 preface if anything happens to me, know that the regime does not fear the prisoners but rather those of you who do not forget them. Ai actively seeks the release of political prisoners and the.
Mde 150122009 a white phosphorus carrier shell amnesty international amnesty international found that the israeli army used white phosphorus, a weapon with a highly incendiary effect, in denselypopulated civilian residential areas in and around gaza city, and in the north and south of the gaza strip. We are sitting on a social, political and economic timebomb that will explode. In late 2017 amnesty ran the group health check ghc survey for the first time in two years. The organization says it has more than eight million members and supporters around the world. Insecurity no countries in the asiapacific region were officially at war with each other during 2008, but conflicts between governments and armed opposition groups threatened the lives of tens of thousands across asia and prevented millions more from accessing health care, education, housing and food. Crucially, this report reveals a world where, timeand.
Some water cisterns were left undestroyed but they, together with the tents and shacks that now serve as the villagers homes, and even the one toilet which they have built, all have demolition orders. Ahmed ouyahiya replaced abdelaziz belkhadem in june death penalty abolitionist in practice population. We have set out to show in detail the positive difference our supporters made in 2009 2010, building on the commitment and progress weve already made to being transparent and accountable. The new penal code, introduced in 2008, provides for lengthy prison sentences for women and girls who seek an abortion and for health professionals who provide abortion services and lifesaving and. Based on police investigation reports, the internal security minister is empowered to issue two. Report to accompany executive e, 952 the committee on foreign relations to which was referred the international covenant on civil and political rights, adopted unanimously by the united nations general assembly on december 16, 1966, and signed on behalf of the united states on october. 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.
Governments that have criticised ai include those of israel, the democratic republic of the congo, china, vietnam, russia, chile and the united states, which have complained about amnesty international for. Amnesty international was founded in great britain in 1961, and has been issuing annual reports since 1962. Summary report of activities 2009 monthly meetings second monday of every month, 7. Take action here 1 as peter voser becomes shells new ceo on 1st july, his inbox is already feeling the weight of a 143page report from amnesty international2, and a critical report from the shellguilty coalition3.
Moreover, amnesty accused israel of using civilians, including children, as human shields in gaza, forcing them to remain in houses which its troops were using as military positions, and. Amnesty international has long published annual reports on the global use of the death penalty. This report focuses on six israeli drone strikes, which in total killed 29 civilians, eight of. Amnesty internationals 2009 report, troubled waters palestinians denied access to water, is a catalogue of mismanagement, political retribution, and human suffering. In this report, amnesty international investigates sexual and genderbased violence in algeria. Papua new guinea office of the united nations high. Mde 15027 2009 amnesty international october 2009 2 had been provided to the villagers by a nongovernmental organization. The concept of human rights is based on the recognition of the inherent dignity and worth of every human being. When you donate to amnesty international, you become a force for human rights. For this report, amnesty international also read and coded the nauru files, a cache of over 2,000 leaked incident reports published by the guardian 1in august 2016. Kenya into the killings of two human rights defenders in 2009, oscar. Amnesty international nepal holds a rally in kathmandu on 1 october 2007 in solidarity with all those being repressed in myanmar.
Criticism of amnesty international ai includes claims of selection bias, as well as ideology and foreign policy bias against either nonwestern countries or westernsupported countries. Colum mcandrew, aiuk board member february business and planning meeting march international womens day. Amnesty international amnesty international is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights to be respected and protected. Amnesty international report 2009 view more pdf documents from am. Amnesty international also referred to as amnesty or ai is a nongovernmental organization with its headquarters in the united kingdom focused on human rights. A human rights response to discrimination and violence against indigenous women in canada 2004.
These agreement terms were later reported in a letter to amnesty members by peter pack, thenchair of the iec. The stated mission of the organization is to campaign for a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the. Request pdf on feb 24, 2010, stephen hopgood and others published dignity and ennui. Amnesty international report 2009 the amnesty international report 2009documents the state of human rights during 2008, in 157 countries and territories around the world.
Amnesty international pdf, armed conflicts report pdf. January report on implementation of resolutions adopted by aiuk 2009 annual conference. Introduction amnesty international submits the following information for consideration by the committee on the elimination of discrimination against women the cedaw as an update to its august 2009 briefing on papua new guinea png to the presession. Eur 590072009 on 23 october 2007, amnesty international launched a report highlighting its concerns about torture and illtreatment in police custody moldova, police torture and illtreatment. Amnesty international report 2009 linkedin slideshare. We just thought of highlighting the state of the worlds human rights 2009 report that has been shared on slideshare by amnesty international. Both the context and current statistics are presented as well the legal system and the judicial measures in place to combat this type of violence. In the report, amnesty accuses both the israeli army and hamas and other palestinian armed groups of. Amnesty international welcomes the human rights councils increased focus.
Amnesty international, amnesty international report 2009. Amnesty international pdf, institute on religion and public policy pdf. Amnesty international ai, international nongovernmental organization ngo founded in london on may 28, 1961, that seeks to publicize violations by governments and other entities of rights recognized in the universal declaration of human rights 1948, especially freedom of speech and of conscience and the right against torture. The need for a comprehensive response to discrimination.
Constitutional provisions and other legal and procedural guarantees meant. Razan ghazzawi, a syrian blogger, detained for 15 days in syria in december 2011 the amnesty international report 2012 documents the state of human rights during 2011. Research and reports archives amnesty international. The announcement has been given during ceremony yesterday in dublin, at che presence of irish rock group u2. The international human rights framework this report addresses violence against indigenous women as a human rights issue. In 2009 amnesty international stopped publishing its estimated figures on the use of the death penalty in china, a decision that reflected concerns about how the chinese authorities misrepresented amnesty international s numbers. The 2009 amnesty international report highlights the fact that the world is in the middle of a human rights. Thetotal abortionban innicaragua amnesty international usa. International law reports pdf amnesty international annual. Through ratification of binding international human. The incident reports, written by security contractors, child protection workers and teachers working at australias refugee processing centre on. Amnesty international annual report is an annual report published by amnesty international on human rights, and on the organizations work in rights advocacy globally.
1368 1233 1356 848 935 94 1347 1025 575 662 157 591 1402 27 523 1482 19 1264 1115 261 666 314 1434 581 651 484 1477 95 698 523 1494 1324 631 363 870 672 156 363 115 1039 361 815 1069 711 1050 645