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Donors must use Berlin meeting to save lives in Sudan Ongoing cuts to international aid are threatening efforts to tackle a host of grave health risks

As aid has declined in Sudan, the needs have only increased. Behind these numbers are real lives, real people who have lost their homes, loved ones and livelihoods, who are fighting to survive the war and the disease and hunger it brings.

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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.

Read more: amn.st/63321B6A1y7

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« J’ai perdu mon fils — puis ils m'ont traitée de sorcière » La pire tragédie d’une mère est devenue son crime. Lorsque son fils est mort dans un accident, sa communauté l’a déclarée sorcière. Écoutez sa confrontation émouvante au tribunal avec le chef : « Si j’avais tué mon enfant, qui s’occuperait de mes petits‑enfants ? » C’est la réalité dévastatrice des femmes bannies dans les camps du Ghana à la suite d’accusations de sorcellerie.

« J’ai perdu mon fils — puis ils m'ont traitée de sorcière. »

— Mara, camp de Bimbili

Lorsque son fils est mort dans un accident, Mara a été déclarée sorcière par sa communauté.

Découvrez son histoire à travers ce témoignage : amn.st/63326B6hpRn

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“My neighbor said he dreamed about three people… and that I tried to kill him in the dream.”

— Wuni, Gambaga camp

🎧 Listen to her testimony: amn.st/63321B6A1JH

#Ghana #HumanRights

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« J’ai élevé ses enfants — puis elle m'a traitée de sorcière » Yamina s’occupait des enfants de sa co-épouse comme s’ils étaient les siens. Puis, l’un d’eux est décédé — et on l’a accusée. Lorsque son mari lui a ordonné de partir, elle a obéi. Mais des années plus tard, quand il l’a suppliée de revenir pour s'occuper de lui ? Sa réponse est une véritable leçon de résilience. Signez la pétition : https://amn.st/63326B64Ime

Yamina élevait les enfants de sa co‑épouse comme les siens. Quand l’un d’eux est mort, on l’a accusée de sorcellerie. Son mari lui a ordonné de partir — elle est partie.

📽️ Découvrez son histoire : amn.st/63327B64Im5

#Ghana #HumanRights

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Season 3, Episode 2 Amnesty in Africa · Episode

Stories of trauma, survival, and resilience.

A year after Amnesty’s Branded for Life report, hundreds of women in northern Ghana are still living in camps after being accused of witchcraft.

🎧 Listen to them here: amn.st/63325B62ACd

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Mariama, 80 ans : son combat pour survivre après l'accusation de sorcellerie Abandonnée. Affamée. Incapable de marcher. À 80 ans, Mariama survit dans l’un des camps du Ghana où sont exilées les femmes accusées de sorcellerie. Cet entretien bouleversant révèle comment des femmes âgées paient le prix de la superstition. Lorsqu’on lui demande si l’aide du gouvernement est suffisante, sa réponse vous brisera le cœur. Voici le coût humain de l’hystérie liée à la sorcellerie — et son cri désespéré pour le changement. Signez la pétition : https://amn.st/63322B6IA1A

Abandonnée. Affamée. À 80 ans, Mariama survit dans un camp au Ghana où sont exilées les femmes accusées de sorcellerie.

Cet entretien révèle le prix de la superstition. Sa réponse sur l’aide de l’État vous brisera le cœur.

📽️ amn.st/63323B6IA17

#DroitsHumains

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Marquées à vie : les femmes bannies brisent le silence Pourquoi des centaines de femmes ghanéennes — veuves, grands‑mères, mères — sont‑elles exilées dans des camps isolés ? Amnesty International enquête dans quatre camps où des victimes révèlent des vérités bouleversantes. Des trahisons familiales aux défaillances des autorités, découvrez comment des croyances culturelles deviennent des armes contre les plus vulnérables. Cette vidéo appelle à l’action. Partagez leurs histoires pour mettre fin à cette injustice. Signez la pétition : https://amn.st/63321B6a2TL

Marquées à vie : les femmes bannies brisent le silence et révèlent des vérités bouleversantes.

Des trahisons familiales aux défaillances des autorités, découvrez comment des croyances culturelles deviennent des armes contre les plus vulnérables.

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Manifesto

Manifesto

As Benin’s presidential election on April 12 approaches, we call on all candidates to commit to five key priorities to ensure respect for human rights.

Learn more: amn.st/63324B6WhPG

#HumanRights

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Manifeste Bénin

Manifeste Bénin

À l’approche de l’élection présidentielle du 12 avril au Bénin, nous appelons l’ensemble des candidat·e·s à s’engager sur cinq priorités clés afin de garantir le respect des droits humains.

En savoir plus : amn.st/63325B6WCrZ
#DroitsHumains

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Lariba, Gambaga camp

Lariba, Gambaga camp

“I was able to build a five‑room house with bricks. That’s when the jealousy started.”

— Lariba, Gambaga camp

Accused of witchcraft and brutally beaten, Lariba fled for her life.

🖥️ Discover her testimony in the virtual exhibition "Ghana: Branded for Life": amn.st/6187B6BkIU
#HumanRights

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Décoder la discrimination fondée sur l’ascendance

Décoder la discrimination fondée sur l’ascendance

Voulez‑vous connaître l’ampleur mondiale ainsi que les différentes formes et manifestations de la discrimination fondée sur l’ascendance ?

Si oui, inscrivez‑vous rapidement à ce cours : amn.st/63327B6X0I9

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NO JUSTICE NO EQUALITY

NO JUSTICE NO EQUALITY

On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we call on States to ensure justice and to guarantee equal access to economic and social rights.

Learn more: amn.st/63325B6XLLD
#StopDiscrimination

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Pas de justice sans égalité

Pas de justice sans égalité

En cette Journée internationale pour l’élimination de la discrimination raciale, nous rappelons aux États leur devoir de garantir la justice et de veiller à l’égalité d’accès aux droits économiques et sociaux.

En savoir plus : amn.st/63323B6X0EB
#StopDiscrimination

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Yamina, Kukuo Camp

Yamina, Kukuo Camp

“I had to find my own food, do everything by myself, and take care of the children.”

— Yamina, Kukuo Camp

Accused of witchcraft and abandoned by her husband, Yamina fled for her life.

🖥️ Discover her testimony in the virtual exhibition "Ghana: Branded for Life": amn.st/6187B6BkIU
#HumanRights

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Arrshetu, Kukuo Camp

Arrshetu, Kukuo Camp

“My brother accused me of wanting to kill his son spiritually. He spread rumors, saying that I was a witch.”

— Arrshetu, Kukuo Camp

Accused of witchcraft, Arrshetu fled for her life.

🖥️ Discover her testimony in the virtual exhibition "Ghana: Branded for Life": amn.st/6187B6BkIU
#HumanRights

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Meta content moderation shortcomings risk Bangladesh violence Bangladesh could face more incidents of serious human rights abuses unless Meta takes action to address harmful Facebook content.

🚨Rising harmful online content in Bangladesh, including misinformation & sectarian narratives targeting minority communities could result in serious human rights abuses if left unaddressed.

Online harms do not stay online ⤵️
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Wuni, Gambaga Camp

Wuni, Gambaga Camp

“He beat me with a bicycle chain for days. My face was full of blood... The police did nothing.” — Wuni, Gambaga Camp

Accused of witchcraft after a dream, Wuni fled for her life.

🖥️ Discover her testimony in the virtual exhibition "Ghana: Branded for Life": amn.st/6187B6BkIU

#HumanRights

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Galère des titres de séjour : une précarité entretenue par la France
Galère des titres de séjour : une précarité entretenue par la France YouTube video by AmnestyFrance

Curtiss vit en France depuis 25 ans.

Chaque année, il doit renouveler sa carte de séjour.

Tout juste diplômé, il a raté 4 emplois, à cause des délais de la préfecture. Une précarité administrative orchestrée par la France. Notre reportage ici. 👇

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Zelia, Kukuo Camp

Zelia, Kukuo Camp

“They were jealous because I was happy and earning my own money.” — Zelia, Kukuo Camp

After being accused of witchcraft, Zelia fled her community for safety.

🖥️ Discover her testimony in the virtual exhibition "Ghana: Branded for Life": amn.st/6187B6BkIU

#HumanRights

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Amina, Kukuo Camp

Amina, Kukuo Camp

“Two people died in Nakpa, and the community said it was my fault. They started beating me.” — Amina, Kukuo Camp

Beaten and accused of witchcraft, Amina sought safety in a camp.

🖥️ Discover her testimony in the virtual exhibition "Ghana: Branded for Life": amn.st/6187B6BkIU

#HumanRights

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 Azahara, Kukuo Camp

Azahara, Kukuo Camp

“My children were voiceless. They felt powerless to fight back... people would sing songs insulting me.” — Azahara, Kukuo Camp

Accused of witchcraft by her brother-in-law, Azahara fled her community for safety.

🖥️ Discover "Ghana: Branded for Life": amn.st/6187B6BkIU
#HumanRights

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Zeinab, daughter of Akua Denteh

Zeinab, daughter of Akua Denteh

“They beat my mother with canes and wire... A few hours after they brought her back, she died from her injuries.” — Zeinab, daughter of Akua Denteh

Her testimony is one of many featured in the virtual exhibition "Ghana: Branded for Life".

🖥️ Discover the exhibition: amn.st/6187B6BkIU

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 Lari, Gambaga Camp

Lari, Gambaga Camp

“People pointed fingers at me and said, ‘The witch is coming.’ I couldn’t walk or speak freely.” — Lari, Gambaga Camp

Her testimony is one of many featured in the virtual exhibition **Ghana Branded: Life**.

Discover the exhibition:
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Ghana: Branded for Life - The virtual Exhibition View the Exhibition: Ghana: Branded for Life - The virtual Exhibition. Created by Amnesty WCARO

📣 Virtual exhibition launch

In Ghana, hundreds of women accused of witchcraft live in exile.

Their voices are at the heart of Ghana: Branded for Life. As many of them say: “I’m not a witch.”

Explore their stories in the virtual exhibition:

#InternationalWomensDay #HumanRights #Ghana

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we must tackle misogyny and racism together

we must tackle misogyny and racism together

Real safety comes from equality, justice and human rights, not scapegoating.

Challenge disinformation. Centre survivors. Invest in justice. Tackle misogyny and racism together.

Real safety comes from equality, justice and human rights, not scapegoating. Challenge disinformation. Centre survivors. Invest in justice. Tackle misogyny and racism together.

Violence against women and girls is a human rights crisis.

But far-right actors are weaponising it to spread racism, Islamophobia and division.

This is failing survivors while inflaming hate.

Read the full briefing: amn.st/63326hhSJg

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End Protest Massacres in Iran Call on the international community to urgently act to end further massacres of protesters in Iran.

Iranian authorities have unleashed an unprecedented deadly crackdown to crush the protests & cut all internet access to conceal their crimes. Call on the international community to urgently act to end further massacres of protesters in Iran.

Act now ✊
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Sénégal. À la rencontre d’une activiste féministe qui sensibilise les communautés et soutient les survivantes « Je vois des choses qui ne sont pas acceptables, c’est pourquoi je me suis engagée dans la lutte contre toutes les formes de violences basées sur le genre. Nous accompagnons les victimes et nous les prenons en charge du point de vue sanitaire et judicaire. Nous ne sommes pas payées pour ça, nous n’attendons rien […]

#Sénégal
Mariame Dabo, activiste féministe qui sensibilise les communautés aux #VBG et soutient les survivantes, témoigne pour les #16JoursdActivisme

http://amn.st/63326QPsSA

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Poster for a webinar on "The State of Protest in Africa". 
The webinar will be on December 9th, 2024 at 10 AM (GMT). 
A webinar organized by Amnesty International's West and Central Regional Office.

Poster for a webinar on "The State of Protest in Africa". The webinar will be on December 9th, 2024 at 10 AM (GMT). A webinar organized by Amnesty International's West and Central Regional Office.

Only a few days left to sign up for our webinar on "The State of Protest in Africa."
Click on the link below to be sure that you can join us on Dec 9th, 2024 at 10 AM (GMT).
http://amn.st/63323tFAKv

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Nigeria: Amnesty International petitions ICC judges to end Prosecutor’s delaying of justice for atrocity crimes Amnesty International today submitted a legal filing to the Pre-Trial Judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on behalf of several victims’ networks, to request an end to the ICC Prosecutor’s...

Victims of egregious crimes committed by Boko Haram & the 🇳🇬 army since 2009 are as entitled to justice as victims of crimes under international law elsewhere.
They have waited long enough. So today, we are bringing a complaint to the @intlcrimcourt.bsky.social.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

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