freedom from fear

In solidarity with the citizen's of Zimbabwe suffering under political intimidation, violence, and insecurity. Every Human Has Rights campaign partners CIVICUS, GCAP, and Amnesty International have combined forces across Africa in a joint call to action to stand up for Zimbabwean's human rights.

Men, women, and children across Zimbabwe have suffered the bitter outcomes of political violence. On June 23rd, the New York Times online showed a photograph of six men with sticks and iron bars beating unidentified victims at the site of a planned political rally. Just one picture of thousands too many.

On June 26th, activists all over the world joined in an 'International Day in Support of Victims of Torture' by calling on governments to reaffirm their commitment to the consensus first affirmed after the Second World War - that torture and other ill-treatment are absolutely prohibited.

Living in fear is not just a condition of life in war torn countries like Sudan, Afghanistan, or Iraq. This week Amnesty International is taking a stand with five reports describing how Authorities around the world are using the "war on terror" to loosen or ignore laws that protect citizens' human rights.

Amnesty International had cause to celebrate last week. The United States Supreme Court made a decision that grants detainees at Guantánamo Bay the right to challenge their detention in civilian courts...

a small but important step...

The first cells, chain-link pens topped with razor wire, were erected and filled in January 2002 at the base in southern Cuba. The replica includes a steel toilet, florescent lights, frosted windows and a sliding metal door. Many detainees are held in isolation in similar conditions for as long as 23 hours a day.

Amnesty International has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all prisoners of conscience in Myanmar.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has spent more than 12 of the last 18 years under detention...