It is deeply disappointing that H.R. 23 passed the House of Representatives, which would permit U.S. sanctions on staff of the ICC, an independent judicial institution dedicated to combating impunity for the gravest crimes known to humanity. The ICC is part of a global system of

Data from Copernicus today confirmed that 2024 was the hottest year on record and the first to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, as humans continue to burn fossil fuels at unprecedented rates.

The #Omnibus could undermine long negotiated human rights and environmental due diligence legislation. We need to say #NoToOmnibus

Thousands of Californians have lost their homes, and businesses and public spaces have been destroyed. A law to #MakePollutersPay would help to protect Californians from future climate change driven disasters.

Climate is on the agenda at #Davos. Lots of funding is available for climate action. What’s needed is political will, particularly from high-income countries. From taxation on wealth to ending fossil fuel subsidies, here’s how it could be done: a 🧵👇

The climate crisis is one of the most pervasive threats to human rights today. President Trump’s withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Agreement will harm communities across the globe. Read statement from our executive director Paul O'Brien ⬇️ amnestyusa.org/press-releases…

The climate crisis threatens humanity, causing famine, forced migration, poverty & other crises across the world. President Donald J. Trump decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement again will lead to a global human rights catastrophe of apocalyptic proportions

APHA stands in solidarity with World Health Organization (WHO) and denounces the Trump administration's decision to withdraw from the U.N. agency. Ending U.S. contributions to WHO will cripple the world's response to infectious diseases and could harm the health and lives of Americans.

Yesterday World Weather Attribution reported that the devastating Los Angeles wildfires were made 35% more likely by climate change, with higher heat and drought driving the climate risk. Later is too late; the time for action on climate is now

USAID provides life saving assistance for millions of people across the globe, helping to build more inclusive and resilient public sectors and environments where entrepreneurs can thrive. Dismantling this will have grave consequences for peoples lives.

The inhumanity, illegality and absurdity of Donald Trump's latest proposal for Palestinians and Gaza leaves me breathless. And I think of all the people in Gaza who have confronted a genocide for the last 15 months, have lost their loved ones, homes, neighbours, community, jobs,

1/. Still suffering from the January blues? Don't let alarming data from Copernicus panic you into inaction amid escalating UNNATURAL disasters #Copernicus #ClimateAction climate.copernicus.eu/copernicus-jan…

.JD Vance's stance on AI deregulation undermines civil society efforts to push for regulations that protect rights. Check @Amnesty's statement on why leaders at the #AIActionSummit must ensure tech companies follow binding rules and standards on AI, and not operate unchecked.

📣 Out Now: Amnesty International’s report “‘I’m a child, why did this happen to me?’ Gangs’ assault on childhood in #Haiti” Based on 112 intrvws, we document ‼️Recruitment of children ‼️Rape & sexual violence ‼️Killings & injuries ‼️Impact on children w disabilities amnesty.org/en/latest/news…

The Justice Department has removed a report from its website that lays out recommendations for tackling the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women. huffpost.com/entry/donald-t…

Prioritizing profit over human rights and the future of the planet, the U.S. is instigating a race to the bottom in corporate regulation. The EU must stand for a measured approach - a stable economy that doesn’t rely on human rights violations and environmental destruction.

“The sheer volume and scope of proposed changes to these vital laws are completely at odds with Europe’s green ambitions and its climate action commitments” warned Agnes Callamard amn.st/6011LZHEd

Let's never forget it....

Nothing that was said today in the Oval Office changes the facts: Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine was an act of aggression and a manifest violation of the UN Charter. Sustainable peace in Ukraine is only possible through justice and accountability for all crimes under

This is the national flag of a beautiful African country called The Kingdom of #Lesotho