In the summer 2012, rte drafted a guide for monitoring the right to education using indicators. Amnesty international releases annual report on the death penalty worldwide march 27, 2012 kristin according to a report released today, march 27, 2012, by the human rights organization amnesty international, at least 676 people were executed in 20 countries in 2011, compared with 527 executions in 23 countries in 2010. Amnesty international report 201415 the state of the worlds. May 23, 2012 amnesty international report 2012 documents specific restrictions on free speech in at least 91 countries as well as cases of people tortured or otherwise illtreated in at least 101 countries. It is a position i have held now for two years, having been an active amnesty member for 12 years. 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 was founded in london in july 1961 by english labour lawyer peter benenson along with professor of law and friend philip james. Facts and figures, audiovisual materials, details of media events and other information are.
The 20 report is online at the amnesty international website. This report, coauthored by amnesty international and the omega research foundation, is intended to inform this process, by highlighting existing failings of the control regime through contemporary case studies and by provid. Economic and social rights monitoring, in march 2012, providing additional links with experts in the field of human rights monitoring. 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. Amnesty international was founded in great britain in 1961, and has been issuing annual reports since 1962. Amnesty international 23 may 20 annual report 20, democratic republic of the congo in april 20 a document released by the united states department of state commenting on events of 2012 points out that. The annual report has been produced to meet the best practice standards provided by the global reporting initiative and to show our compliance with the international nongovernmental organisations accountability charter.
In its early years, ai was focused specifically on seeking to free prisoners of conscience incarcerated based on political and religious persecution. Ai23 abolish death penalty amnesty international group 23. Nov 26, 2015 in its most recent 2012 annual report page 4. 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 annual report 2012 nigeria refworld. No funds are sought or accepted from governments for investigating and. The making of amnesty international, the journal of contemporary history, 2002, vol 374, 575597, page 576. The amnesty international report 20 documents the state of human rights during 2012 human rights defenders, often themselves living in precarious situations, battled to break through the walls of silence and secrecy to challenge abusers. Amnesty international annual report 2012 sierra leone refworld. Amnesty international releases annual report on the death. Annual report 2012 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. This demonstrated the development of our research department capacity, and a new strategy. In five regional overviews and a countrybycountry survey of 155 individual countries and territories, the report shows how the demand for human rights continued to resound in every corner of the globe.
This is breaking people human rights vi olations at australias manus island asylum seeking processing centre, papua new guinea amnesty international december 20 index. In its early years, ai was focused specifically on seeking to free prisoners of conscience incarcerated based. Global annual report amnesty international ireland. Death sentences and executions 2012 amnesty international usa. My name is michael obrienonyeka and it is a great privilege for me to take the reins of greenpeace africa in april 2012. Amnesty international annual report 2012 sierra leone. Apr 29, 2020 refworld is the leading source of information necessary for taking quality decisions on refugee status. Refworld contains a vast collection of reports relating to situations in countries of origin, policy documents and positions, and documents relating to international and national legal frameworks. It considers in particular methods of online job recruitment and looks at cases studies from several eu member states czech republic, uk, ireland, and romania and discusses to what extent the internet plays a role and if so, how significant the role of the internet is in. While a wide variety of domestic and international human rights organizations. 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. The report highlights the endemic failure of leadership at a local and international level to protect human rights.
Select language english book pdf get your copy order your copy of the amnesty international report 20 now annual. The foreword, five regional overviews and survey of 160 countries and territories bear witness to the suffering endured by many, whether. 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. Report 2012 as a direct challenge to the companys own annual. Amnesty internationals role in protecting human rights.
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. Amnesty international is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign. This report documents amnesty international s work and concerns throughout the world during 2012. First published in 2019 by amnesty international ltd. This report examines what role the internet plays in trafficking in human beings for labour exploitation. No funds are sought or accepted from governments for investigating and campaigning against human rights abuses. Amnesty members and activists gives me a lot of hope despite all the challenges. Amnesty international is us state department propaganda. March 1 international death penalty abolition day anniversary of michigan becoming the first english speaking territory to abolish the death penalty in 1847 june 29 july 2 annual fast and vigil to abolish the death penalty june 29 anniversary of furman v. International of as amnesty and such of and governments. Ciarnan helferty it is my pleasure to introduce amnesty international uks 2012 annual report.
Human trafficking reports antislavery international. Independent auditors report to the members of amnesty international australia report on the financial report opinion we have audited the financial report of amnesty international australia the company, which comprises the statement of financial position as at 31 december 2018, the statement of comprehensive income. Amnesty international in its annual report for 2012 also criticized the indonesian security forces stating, security forces faced repeated allegations of torturing and otherwise illtreating detainees, particularly peaceful political activists in areas with a history of independence movements such as papua and maluku. 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. Amnestys annual report 2012 zimbabwe amnesty international may 23, 2012. We are independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion and are funded mainly by our membership and public donations. 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. Declaration of human rights and other international human rights standards.
Amnesty international report 20 amnesty international canada. The amnesty international report 2012 documents the state of human rights during 2011. A word from the executive director, michael obrienonyeka dear friends and supporters, welcome to your greenpeace africa annual report. Amnesty international is funded mainly by its membership and public donations. The edge of endurance prison conditions in californias security housing units index.
Asa 1200220 4 in papua new guinea law for their detention, and no clear means. 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. Viii amnesty international report 201415 preface the amnesty international report 201415 documents the state of the worlds human rights during 2014. Some country entries in this report have no reference to some or all of the above categories. The amnesty international report 201516 documents the state of the worlds human rights during 2015. Amnesty international report 2012 documents specific restrictions on free speech in at least 91 countries as well as cases of people tortured or otherwise illtreated in at least 101 countries. This is breaking people amnesty international australia. The amnesty international 2012 report documents the state of human rights in 155 countries and territories in 2011 the year that amnesty international celebrated its 50th anniversary. Amnesty international publications first published in 20 by amnesty international publications international secretariat. The information has been carefully selected and compiled from unhcrs global network of field. According to benensons own account, he was travelling on the london underground on 19 november 1960 when he read that two portuguese students from coimbra had been sentenced to seven years of imprisonment in portugal for allegedly having drunk.
In our opinion the financial report of amnesty international australia is in accordance with the corporations act 2001 and the australian charities and notforprofits commission act 2012, including. In 1973, for example, amnesty produced an annual report that was approximately 42 pages long and aimed almost exclusively at the membership. August 22, 2012 mistakenly considered by many as the final word on human rights worldwide, it might surprise people to know that amnesty international is in fact one of the greatest obstacles to real human rights advocacy on earth. Amnesty international report 201718 ix preface the amnesty international report 201718 shines a light on the state of the worlds human rights during 2017. Ending europes trade in execution and torture technology. In five regional overviews and a countrybycountry survey of 155 individual countries and territories, the report shows how the demand for human rights. The guide, drawing on the learning from the stocktaking report, sets out a 9step process for. Afr 440432012 amnesty international november 2012 6 many of the victims, family members and witnesses who spoke to amnesty international, as well as some of the lawyers and human rights defenders, asked not to be named in the report for fear of reprisals from state or nonstate actors. Fourth annual report web update gtf376 amnesty international since september 2008, amnesty international has been implementing the africa human rights education ahre project with the financial support from ukaiddfid gtf and in partnership with 21 organisations.
Kubatana archive amnestys annual report 2012 zimbabwe. It also renects the actlviliesai amnesty internltlonll report 2001 preface has undertaken during the year 10 promote human rights and to campaign against specific human rights abuses. Amnesty international usa aiusa is the american branch and the largest section of amnesty international ai, a londonbased international advocacy organization. Amnesty international is a global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists in more than 150 countries and territories who campaign to end grave abuses of human rights.
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. In 2012 the global community witnessed a range of human rights. Amnesty report 2001 this report documents human rights issues of concern to ai during the year 2000. Amr 510602012 3 amnesty international september 2012 than under the present system california would still fall short of international law and standards for humane treatment and the prohibition of torture and other illtreatment. The 2012 report is online at the amnesty international website. Refworld is the leading source of information necessary for taking quality decisions on refugee status. Refworld amnesty international annual report 2012 ethiopia. State of the worlds human rights covers januarydecember 2012. April 16, 2020 report mass protests in europe provide hope as rights and judicial independence eroded. Mar 27, 2012 amnesty international releases annual report on the death penalty worldwide march 27, 2012 kristin according to a report released today, march 27, 2012, by the human rights organization amnesty international, at least 676 people were executed in 20 countries in 2011, compared with 527 executions in 23 countries in 2010. Amnesty international surveys the landscape of human rights in china during 2011 and finds that chinas economic strength during the global financial crisis. Since our creation in july 2011, our staff have strived to create new ways of working across all education sectors to help deliver improved learning outcomes for all. By 197475 ais annual report was a published volume covering approximately 60 countries.
According to benensons own account, he was travelling on the london underground on 19 november 1960 when he read that two portuguese students from coimbra had been sentenced to seven years of imprisonment in portugal for allegedly having. Fourth annual report web update gtf376 amnesty international. The foreword, five regional overviews and a survey of 159 countries and territories from all regions document the struggle of many people to claim. Our vision is for every person to enjoy all the rights enshrined in the universal. Aug 22, 2012 august 22, 2012 mistakenly considered by many as the final word on human rights worldwide, it might surprise people to know that amnesty international is in fact one of the greatest obstacles to real human rights advocacy on earth. Our annual report provides an overview of amnesty international uk and our work from 1 january 2012 to 31 december 2012.