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"Don't short-change human rights", Amnesty International tells EU's new diplomats
30/11/2010On the day the European Union’s new diplomatic body, the European External Action Service (EEAS), is launched, Amnesty International has expressed deep concern that the EU’s human rights capacity will be drastically diminished under the new system.
Amnesty International’s fight against discrimination in Europe
16/11/2010
On 16 November, the International Day against Intolerance, Amnesty International has launched a new website to support its campaign against discrimination in Europe. The ‘Fight Discrimination in Europe’ website (www.fightdiscrimination.eu) highlights Amnesty International’s work on discrimination in Europe and provides an opportunity for people throughout Europe to speak out and take positive action to combat discrimination.
Amnesty dismayed at Commission's response to Roma treatment
30/09/2010Amnesty International has expressed its extreme disappointment at the limited scope of measures adopted yesterday by the European Commission to address human rights violations against Roma people in France.
European Union should do more to uphold Roma Rights
08/09/2010The European Roma Policy Coalition has reiterated its call for the urgent adoption of a European Framework Strategy on Roma inclusion as a step towards eliminating discrimination against the Roma community. The Coalition has sent a letter [hyperlink] to José Manuel Barroso, the President of the European Commission, and Members of the European Parliament, expressing its concerns.
Fight Discrimination in Europe Campaign is live now!
14/07/2010Amnesty International has a new website featuring its work against discrimination in Europe. On Fight Discrimination in Europe (www.fightdiscrimination.eu) web users can find news, events, web actions, publications and more on discrimination targeting Roma, LGBT people, religious and ethnic minorities. Join our fight against discrimination, go to www.fightdiscrimination.eu!
A message from over 55,000 Europeans to Germany: Stop blocking the new EU Equality Directive!
12/07/2010On 7 July, Amnesty International Germany's Director, Monika Lüke handed over more than 55,000 signatures in support of a new EU Equality Directive to the Human Rights Commissioner of the German Federal government, Markus Löning. Amnesty International had gathered the signatures throughout the Spanish EU presidency in an attempt to change Germany's opposition to the directive currently with the Council of the EU.
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Music album for International Roma Day
06/04/2012
To coincide with International Roma Day, Amnesty International proudly presents its Roma music album. Music is a vital ...
PEOPLE UNDER THREAT: Fatima Hussein Badi, Death Penalty, Yemen
26/03/2012
Around the world people are suffering the consequences of having their human rights violated. Amnesty International calls on the Danish presidency to ensure the EU’s active engagement in these cases.
Recommendations to the Danish EU Presidency
04/01/2012
We present specific recommendations on human rights policy for the Danish presidency to deliver during its six-month term as President of the Council of the European Union (January-July 2012).