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Agnes Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International, speaks at a press conference in London, ahead of the launch of 'The State of the World's Human Rights', its annual report on the global human rights situation, April 23, 2024
INTERNATIONAL law is close to breaking down worldwide, Amnesty International’s annual report warned today, citing violations in Gaza and Ukraine, multiplying armed conflicts and a rise in authoritarianism.
The human rights organisation accused the United States, along with Russia and China, of leading a global disregard for international rules and values enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, with civilians in conflicts paying the highest price.
Amnesty secretary general Agnes Callamard described the extent of worldwide violations as “unprecedented.”
As the world marks International Women’s Day, African women warn that wars, mineral grabs and militarism are drowning out promises of peace. Human rights defender MARIE-CLAIRE FARAY explains
