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State of the World's Human Rights 2026 Amnesty International State of the World's Human Rights.

What is the State of the World’s Human Rights today?

Our report examines 144 countries and paints a picture of States playing with a fire that threatens to scorch the future for generations to come.

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THREAD: The IEA global energy review 2026

* CO2 record high, but growth nearly ground to halt
* Clean energy shaved 3bn tonnes off CO2
* Fossil-fuel power pushed into reverse
* Age of Electricity "confirmed"
* "Extraordinary" solar growth
* Batteries up 40%
* EVs up 20%
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Three Years of War—Three Years of Lack of Accountability in Sudan Three years after the war in Sudan began in 2023, civilians are still suffering and paying a heavy price with their lives, bodies, and safety.

Three years into Sudan’s war, civilians are still paying the price. Sudan is facing the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, the world’s largest displacement crisis, and one of the world’s worst human rights crises.

Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/4vME0fg

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Iran: President Trump’s apocalyptic threats of large-scale civilian devastation demand urgent global action to prevent atrocity crimes Responding to the United States President Donald Trump’s statement about Iran on Truth Social on 7 April 2026, warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again”, Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International said: “President Trump’s very act of making such apocalyptic threats, including his warning of ending ‘a […]

President Donald Trump’s apocalyptic warning that Iran's “whole civilization will die tonight” is a threat to commit war crimes and may constitute a threat to commit genocide.

The international community must take urgent action to avert an impending catastrophe.

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No 10 signals UK would not allow US to use its bases for attacks on Iran's power plants - without criticising Trump's threats - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

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he's lying or just doesn't have a f*cking clue?

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43 people have died in ICE detention between January 2025 and 18 March 2026

43 people have died in ICE detention between January 2025 and 18 March 2026

FIFA promises a World Cup that where everyone feels “safe, included and free to exercise their rights”.

But the sharp deterioration in the last 15 months means that the USA is facing a “human rights emergency” with mass deportations, deaths in detention and crackdowns on peaceful protest.

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📣Breaking News: It's 10 weeks until the #FIFAWorldCup2026 kicks off in the USA, Mexico & Canada. @amnesty.org's new report "Humanity Must Win: Defending rights, tackling repression at the 2026 FIFA World Cup" details significant human rights risks in all 3 host countries.

See the full report here👇

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Humanity Must Win: Defending Rights, Tackling Repression at the 2026 FIFA World Cup - Amnesty International On 11 June 2026, the largest and most lucrative FIFA World Cup in history will begin. Millions of fans will travel to Canada, Mexico and the USA, while billions more watch from home. This World Cup is...

With just weeks to go until kick-off, FIFA’s claim that “Football Unites the World” sits in stark contrast to the divisive and repressive practices of the governments who host its flagship tournament. Read @amnesty.org's new report www.amnesty.org/en/documents...

h/t @stevecockburn.bsky.social

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Global: FIFA and World Cup hosts must prevent tournament becoming a threat to fans and communities Millions of football fans attending the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA risk coming face to face with troubling attacks on human rights, not least those stemming from abusive a...

2/ This excellent report also addresses Mexico and Canada, but what it most clearly demonstrates in the deeply problematic US context is FIFA's ongoing failures on human rights due diligence - entirely predictable risks that FIFA has done nothing to mitigate www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

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Global: FIFA and World Cup hosts must prevent tournament becoming a threat to fans and communities Millions of football fans attending the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA risk coming face to face with troubling attacks on human rights, not least those stemming from abusive a...

"The USA under President Trump ... is facing a human rights emergency marked by discriminatory immigration policies, mass detentions and arbitrary arrests by masked, armed agents"

Somebody needs to remind @amnesty.org that Football Unites the World.

www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

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US ‘facing human rights emergency’ ahead of World Cup says Amnesty International A new report from the human rights organisation revealed severe restrictions on freedom of expression and peaceful protest in each of the three host countries just months before the World Cup begins

Amnesty International say US facing a "human rights emergency" ahead of World Cup, with ICE posing "chilling threat" to fans and even players, with new report also focusing on suppression of demonstrations in Canada and Mexico

www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

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Over 500,000 people were deported from the USA in 2025 – six times more than will watch the World Cup final at the MetLife stadium in July.

Our new report today outlines the real risks to fans and communities that FIFA and host governments must urgently address. 👇

www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

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We couldn't have done it without you 💛

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Love trumps hate - every single day of the week.

Thank you to the hundreds of Amnesty supporters who joined the historic demonstration against the far right.

The estimated half a million people showed the power we have when we show up, together.

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Billy Bragg calls for big turnout at London march against far right Musician urges public to send clear message at what is expected to be UK’s biggest ever multicultural rally

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Italian energy giant ENI has informed the Israeli ministry of Energy of its withdrawal from the consortium for gas exploration in Palestinian waters - ReCommon Good news has arrived: ENI will play no role in the exploration and potential exploitation of gas in the section

HUGE WIN: Just weeks after Israel began its genocide in Gaza, fossil fuel companies won licenses to explore for gas off the coast without legal permission from Palestine. Now, following international pressure, the Italian oil company Eni is backing out. www.recommon.org/en/italian-e...

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Lawyers flag risk of anti-competitive conduct to block UK heat pump uptake | ClientEarth Companies in the UK gas industry may have breached competition law by acting together to undermine the uptake of heat pumps in the UK, lawyers at environmental charity ClientEarth are warning.

Lawyers @clientearth.bsky.social suspect that UK gas companies have "collectively spread misinformation about heat pumps"

www.clientearth.org/latest/press...

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"The oil crisis is exactly what the net zero brigade wants"

"The oil crisis is exactly what the net zero brigade wants"

These people have a funny way of saying "Environmentalists have been proved right yet again."

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Solar power for our environmental museum Please help us install solar power at the KSW Rooms. A museum dedicated to the story of slain environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa.

A museum dedicated to the story of slain Nigerian environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa needs support to install solar panels

www.crowdfunder.com/p/solar4kswr...

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USA/Iran: Trump’s warning that USA will attack Iran’s power plants is a threat to commit war crimes President Trump must immediately retract these dangerous threats and commit the US to upholding international humanitarian law.

The decision to not proceed with such attacks must be based on the USA’s obligations under international humanitarian law to avoid civilian harm - not the outcome of political negotiations ⬇️

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Trump must retract deeply irresponsible threats that the USA would postpone strikes on #Iran’s power plants & energy infrastructure by 5 days pending the outcome of discussions on the “resolution of hostilities”.

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FIFA refusal to act over Israeli clubs based in illegal settlements flouts international law Responding to FIFA’s announcement that no action will be taken against the Israeli Football Association (IFA) over the participation of clubs based in illegal settlements in Israel’s leagues, Steve Co...

"By refusing to take action against clubs based in Israeli settlements, FIFA has failed to enforce its own rules and is blatantly flouting international law." @stevecockburn.bsky.social from @amnesty.org www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

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Nigeria: Bille residents facing health emergency - Amnesty International Thousands of people living in Bille, a fishing community in Rivers State, in Nigeria’s oil-producing Niger Delta region, are facing a health emergency. Since October 2025, methane gas has been bubblin...

📢Amnesty International launches Urgent Action on behalf of the people of Bille, Nigeria

@amnesty.org calls on the Nigerian govt to urgently investigate the unexplained gas leaks in rivers & swamps near to Bille, so that they can be stopped & protect people from harm

www.amnesty.org/en/documents...

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3 days left!

We’re coming together in the Together Alliance because we NEED to.

Join us: amn.st/63322B6bv8n

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UN experts urge Israel to free Gaza doctor amid reports of ‘severe torture' Dr Hussam Abu Safia 'systematically denied' medical treatment in Israeli detention, UN special rapporteurs warn.

Dr Hussam Abu Safia 'systematically denied' medical treatment in Israeli detention, UN special rapporteurs warn.

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#FIFA had a clear opportunity to stand up for Palestinians’ rights and international law – with this decision it has shamefully chosen to abandon both.

🔗 amnesty.ca/human-rights-news/fifa-israeli-clubs-based-in-illegal-settlements-flouts-international-law

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Together Alliance March Join Amnesty International UK's bloc at the Together Alliance March on 28 March 2026 and stand with others committed to defending human rights and showing solidarity with marginalised communities.

We stand for a different vision of society: one which focuses on unity and love instead of division. Join us in London on Saturday 28 March. Find out more here 👇🏽 www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involved...

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We must stand together against antisemitism in all its forms - whether it appears as violence, vandalism, abuse, or rhetoric.

Amnesty is joining forces with others to take a stand together in the Together Alliance.

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This pattern reflects a wider climate in which hatred, intimidation, and division are becoming more visible and more emboldened - whether directed at Jewish communities or other minoritised groups.

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