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Ever wondered how we develop and write our hard-hitting reports? Well, we couldn’t do it without our dedicated researchers. Back in May, Patrick and Anna, our Ukraine researchers travelled the country to collect evidence and testimonies from communities affected by anti-personnel mines that have been left behind in civilian spaces. Here, they met people like Oleksandr, who lost his arm and leg after stepping on hidden mines in his damaged apartment building. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 Amnesty has seen a huge spike in reports of civilian casualties from anti-personnel mines. International humanitarian law prohibits indiscriminate weapons and civilian attacks. “We met so many people that have been affected by a decade of conflict. Whether that’s people who have been injured by landmines, or those displaced from their homes by fighting, there have been so many victims. It’s essential that their stories continue to be heard, and I hope the evidence we’ve gathered can go some way to securing justice and accountability for them.”

A global trade in death. A relentless flow of weapons is fuelling #Sudan’s conflict and worsening the humanitarian crisis. More than 16,000 people have been killed and 9 million displaced. Amnesty’s new investigation details how imported weapons and ammunition from countries including China, Russia, Serbia, Türkiye, UAE and Yemen make their way to Darfur in breach of a UN arms embargo and into the hands of combatants accused of human right violations. The current arms embargo that applies only to Darfur has failed. The UN must urgently expand it to cover all of Sudan. States and companies must immediately cease supplies of arms and ammunition to Sudan. Civilians must be protected. Demand an expanded UN arms embargo to stop the deadly flow of weapons into Sudan. Full report: http://amn.st/6045cREMd

On 19 July 2024, the International Court of Justice found Israel's occupation illegal. We welcome this decision from the International Court of Justice. Israel must end its occupation of Palestine to stop fuelling apartheid and systematic violations of international law.

Around the world, the right to protest is under attack. We're here to remind you that today, and every day, peaceful protest is a human right. #ProtectTheProtest

Seeking asylum is a human right.

Your voice matters. You have the right to say what you think and demand a better world. You also have the right to agree or disagree with those in power, and to express these opinions in peaceful protests. Freedom of expression is a human right. Everywhere.

What does a day in the life filming a video for a campaign at Amnesty International look like? Last month, we filmed a video as part of our 1000 Ways to Support Abortion Rights campaign, as part of our goal to build a future where abortion rights are respected everywhere. As part of our video, we came up with creative ways to tell the world that abortion rights are human rights, including: writing it on a mirror, embroidering on a cushion, baking a cake and changing your Spotify playlist name. Check out the full video, and more information about the campaign here: http://amn.st/60439MpEL With special thanks to Mario Alvarado Lucena, Alex Vasquez, Marta Lobo and Eleshea Williams for featuring! Video by Samantha Steele.

Did you know that three out five young activists face online harassment globally for posting human rights content? They faced harassment in the form of hateful comments, threats, hacking and doxing which is often linked to offline abuse and political persecution often perpetrated by state actors with little or no response from Big Tech platforms resulting in the silencing of young people. The highest rates of online harassment were reported by young activists in Nigeria and Argentina. Protest is a human right. Amnesty's #ProtectTheProtest survey is out now. Take a look for yourself 👇

Peaceful protest is a human right that MUST be protected. Anytime. Anywhere. We have to #ProtectTheProtest.