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erikaguevararosas.bsky.social
Feminist & HumanRights Lawyer & Defender / Senior Director for Research, Advocacy, Policy and Campaigns at Amnesty International. Views and posts are my own.
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The #Trump effect Serbian police raided the premises of 3 prominent #USAID-supported #NGOs, as part of a probe into allegations of "abuse" of USAID funds in the country This was a blatant act of intimidation & the latest in a persistent campaign by Serbian authorities to silence critical voices

Our new @amnestyuk.bsky.social report exposes how police use of technology to “predict crime” means thousands are being racially profiled. It is automated racism. And it must be banned. Read more. www.amnesty.org.uk/predictive-p...

The sudden halt of #US aid poses an existential threat to the human rights of refugees, civilians in armed conflict areas and millions fleeing persecution. Read our recent research on the devastating effects for #NGOs working along the Thai-Myanmar border www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

Together, we can empower girl survivors in #Nigeria to thrive beyond the shadows of Boko Haram. Join the #EmpowerOurGirls campaign. Explore the new toolkit now—unleash your impact! www.amnesty.org/en/documents...

Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier was released from prison after nearly 50 years! At @amnesty.org, we expressed serious concerns about the fairness of proceedings leading to his trial & conviction. Last month president Biden commuted his life sentence to serve the remainder under house arrest

Recent content policy changes by Meta pose a grave threat to vulnerable communities globally and drastically increase the risk that the company will yet again contribute to mass violence & gross human rights abuses, just like it did in #Myanmar in 2017. www.techpolicy.press/metas-new-co...

Here is our @amnesty.org message to European leaders: Stop punishing Palestinian solidarity, start punishing those who commit genocide! Read here my latest OpEd for the @indyvoices.bsky.social 👇https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/gaza-palestine-germany-protest-police-ban-arabic-b2696733.html

German police banning Arabic at a pro-Palestine protest is a new blow for democracy – @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social www.independent.co.uk/voices/gaza-...

Thanks Zül-Qarnain Nantambu ✊🏿

#Haiti is facing a humanitarian and human rights crisis, with children at the center of its devastating impact. From recruitment to widespread sexual violence, children bear the brunt of ongoing gang violence in Haiti. Our new @amnesty report, out now: www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

A un año de la detención de la reconocida defensora de #DDHH Rocio San Miguel en #Venezuela, seguimos exigiendo su libertad inmediata. Rocio requiere atención médica urgente. Exigimos a NicolasMaduro su liberación y la de todas las personas detenidas arbitrariamente por motivos políticos.

#SaudiArabia: Salma al-Shehab’s ordeal in prison is finally over. For more than 4 years she has been subjected to one gross injustice after another. Saudi authorities must now ensure she is not subjected to a travel ban or any further punitive measures. www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

Our new @amnesty.org report, ‘Canada has destroyed me’: Labour exploitation of migrant workers, exposes how Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Programme is a racist policy that facilitates shocking abuse and exploitation of migrant workers Read more: www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

The Israeli law to ban @unrwaofficial.bsky.social amounts to criminalization of humanitarian aid. At @amnesty.org International, we urge all states to demand that the Israeli authorities urgently overturn the ban and allow UNRWA unimpeded delivery of its crucial humanitarian mandate

Congolese civilians are once again forced to flee for their lives, desperately seeking safety & humanitarian aid At @amnesty.org, we urgently call on all parties involved in the conflict to prioritize the protection of civilians amidst this horrific wave of violence www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

Today is #HolocaustMemorialDay. The genocide of the Jewish people, Roma and other communities during World War II is a brutal reminder of what hatred and prejudice can lead to. #NeverAgainForAnyone

7y ago, I published this piece about #Trump's reinstatement of the draconian "global gag rule" during his 1st admin. He's reinstated it again and we know it will have a dangerous impact on the sexual and reproductive rights, health, and lives of women & girls globally www.amnesty.org/en/latest/pr...

The @intlcrimcourt.bsky.social's Prosecutor has taken today a decisive action towards achieving justice for Afghan women and girls, declaring its intention to apply for arrest warrants against senior #Taliban leaders.

What is a living wage and why is it a human rights issue? Here is @amnesty.org´s brief explainer 👇 www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ca...

The climate crisis threatens humanity, causing famine, forced migration, poverty & other crises across the world. Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement again will lead to a global human rights catastrophe of apocalyptic proportions

#Israel’s authorities denied knowing the whereabouts of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, now likely subjected to enforced disappearance. The world witnessed his detention and that of other medical staff by Israeli military on Dec 27 at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. World leaders must act now!

Happy #NewYear2025! I wish you all health, love, dignity & justice May 2025 bring us the courage and collective power to continue the struggles to end war, oppression, racism, patriarchy, climate change & authoritarianism 2025 must see the end of the Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza

#10D: Hoy más que nunca es necesario que, en el Día Internacional de los #DerechosHumanos, las personas defensoras de #DDHH refrendemos nuestro compromiso de lucha Hasta que el Respeto por los Derechos Humanos se Haga Costumbre ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼🌎

At @amnesty.org, we have carried out an extensive investigation and legal analysis to determine that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in the occupied #Gaza Strip. Read full report: www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

#ASP23: Our message is clear. Arresting ALL those subject to ICC arrest warrants is a fundamental obligation of states parties. A cornerstone principle of the Rome Statute is that no one is above the law, including heads of state, such as #Netanyahu and #Putin…. and hopefully more to come..

Join us December 2 for a training on Bluesky, with lots of tips and guidance for social change groups and activists. The training is free for those who need free access to join. #Bluesky #endX community.socialmovementtechnologies.org/courses/blue...

🇻🇪 La tortura, detención arbitraria y abusos cometidos por el gobierno de Nicolás Maduro contra decenas de niños y niñas en #Venezuela deben movilizar a la justicia internacional  www.amnesty.org/es/latest/ne...

🚨 #Venezuela: "Sentía que estaba muerto": tortura, detenciones arbitrarias y abusos contra niños y niñas desde el #28J. 🔁 Lee y comparte nuestra declaración. 📢 Pide a la Fiscalía de la Corte Penal Internacional que incluya estos crímenes en su investigación 👉 amn.st/6007tw4sf

Ante denuncias de tortura y otros malos tratos por parte de gob @diazcanelb.bsky.social en contra del preso de conciencia José Daniel Ferrer, la falta de información sobre su estado de salud es alarmante. Exigimos su liberación inmediata e incondicional.

The ICC Pre-Trial Chamber has finally issued warrants of arrest for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant, for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed against Palestinians in #Gaza from at least 8 October 2023 until at least 20 May 2024, the day prosecutor file the applications

🚨#Venezuela: Hemos emitido Acción Urgente global para exigir a Nicolás Maduro a poner fin al acoso a nuestra #ONG hermana Provea y las valientes personas defensoras de #DDHH que la componen, quienes han acompañado a miles de víctimas, y remplazado la responsabilidad de protección del estado por años

Mazyouna, a Palestinian girl severely injured when an Israeli military’s rocket destroyed her home & killed part of her family in #Gaza, requires urgent medical care & must be evacuated Next Wednesday she has a chance to leave if Israel allows her www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

La promulgación de la #LeyGarrote en #Paraguay debe ser una alerta para el mundo. La restricción del espacio civico y las crecientes practicas autoritarias que buscan silenciar a la sociedad civil y a las personas defensoras de #DDHH se propagan con celeridad en cada continente 📲 bit.ly/4g868kr

Brazil and South Africa must lead G20 push against global inequality, racism and climate injustice www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024...

Our new Amnesty International’a investigation exposes how #Denmark welfare authority’s use of fraud control algorithms and traditional surveillance methods to identify social benefits fraud, is enabling and expanding digitized mass surveillance. Read more: www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...