European Union Member States
Asylum and migration
In the context of the ongoing trilogue on the reform of the EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP), Amnesty International and several civil society organisations urge the members of the Council of the European Union to reconsider and abandon the proposition to condition trade preferences for...
6th March 2023
Europe and Central Asia
Asylum and migration
Responding to yesterday’s tragic shipwreck off the coast of Steccato di Cutro, in which at least 62 migrants, including children, lost their lives, Eve Geddie, Amnesty International’s Europe Director of Advocacy, said: “The grief and horror felt by all of us over these tragic deaths must be...
6th March 2023
Europe and Central Asia
Asylum and migration
Amnesty International’s letter in view of the Special European Council meeting taking place on 9 and 10 February 2023, where EU leaders will discuss, amongst other issues, ways in which the EU can intensify its joint actions in the field of migration policy. Amnesty International would like...
7th February 2023
Europe and Central Asia
Asylum and migration
Do you have excellent knowledge of EU asylum and migration law and policy? Do you have a passion for human rights and a proven track record in engaging decision makers for positive human rights change? Are you a strategic thinker and effective communicator, with excellent drafting skills in...
26th January 2023
European Union Member States
Asylum and migration
As the Swedish government prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU), Amnesty International calls on you to ensure that human rights are at the forefront of the Swedish presidency’s mandate. This presidency comes at a time of increased challenges in Europe,...
10th January 2023
Europe and Central Asia
Asylum and migration
Seán Binder is available for interview Amnesty spokespeople will be present at the trial, which begins on 10 January in Lesvos Ahead of the trial on 10 January of rescue workers Seán Binder and Sarah Mardini, Amnesty International is renewing its calls to the Greek authorities to drop all charges...
5th January 2023
Africa
Asylum and migration
Families of missing people add voices to a new international campaign for justice The abject failure of Spanish and Moroccan authorities to provide truth and ensure justice for at least 37 sub-Saharan African people killed and 77 others still missing following the deadly events that took place on...
13th December 2022
European Union Member States
Asylum and migration
The Decision on December 8, 2022, by the Council of the European Union to admit Croatia into the Schengen area despite substantiated reports of frequent breaches of EU and international human rights law by Croatian authorities and its border guards shows disregard for the EU’s commitment to...
8th December 2022
European Union Member States
Asylum and migration
The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) will regulate the development and use of ‘high-risk’ AI, and aims to promote the uptake of ‘trustworthy AI’ whilst protecting the rights of people affected by AI systems. Amnesty International together with 163 civil society organizations and...
6th December 2022
European Union Member States
Asylum and migration
Amnesty International letter in view of the extraordinary Justice and Home Affairs Council to take place on 25 November 2022, which has been called following the recent standoff between member states on the disembarkation of refugees and migrants rescued by NGO vessels in the Central...
24th November 2022
Europe and Central Asia
Asylum and migration
Following an announcement by the Latvian Internal Security Bureau (IDB) that their latest investigation found no evidence of human rights abuses by Latvian border guards against migrants and refugees at the Belarus border, Amnesty International’s Europe Researcher, Adriana Tidona, said: “Weeks...
21st November 2022
Asylum and migration
Latvian authorities have violently pushed back refugees and migrants at the country’s borders with Belarus, subjecting many to grave human rights violations, including secret detention and even torture, according to new findings published in a report by Amnesty International. Latvia: Return home or...
13th October 2022