Amnesty boss says watchdog's grant decision could prove 'catastrophic'
The organisation is seeking legal advice about an ongoing dispute over a €137,000 grant it received.
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The organisation is seeking legal advice about an ongoing dispute over a €137,000 grant it received.
Almost three quarters of the people polled think there should be a referendum to allow the people to vote on the Eighth amendment.
Today the Justice Committee will examine how various groups are impacted by transparency issues within the force.
The motion at the organisation’s annual conference this weekend was unanimously defeated.
The United Nations Arms Trade Treaty was signed this time last year.
Amnesty International says European funding to secure Libyan borders is resulting in ‘holding centres’ where abuses occur.
Despite constant danger, activist Kasha Nabagesera said that she still loves her country and remains hopeful that the country will reverse its stance on homosexuality.
The Amnesty International figures have revealed that while the number of people executed last year rose by two, there were 201 less death sentences handed down.
Amnesty International has called for a UN commission of inquiry to investigate suspected human rights violations.
It is the second anniversary of the uprising in Bahrain but prisoners of conscience are still behind bars, writes the head of Amnesty International Ireland.
Amnesty International Ireland says the Magdalenes report reveals “major human rights abuses” and demands urgent action.
The plane used by the CIA landed in Shannon Airport on its way to Macadonia to pick the man up.
The head of Amnesty International Ireland addresses concerns of the ‘No’ camp in Children’s Referendum – and says the Constitution will still be unambiguous in asserting the status of the family.
Amnesty International Ireland will collect signatures hoping to prevent the execution of Anthony Haynes in Texas this month.
See the video from within Bord Gáis Energy Theatre where she paid tribute to Ireland’s highlighting of her case.
The Burmese democracy icon will receive the Freedom of Dublin and be serenaded at public concert. Here’s the running order for the night.
The National Union of Journalists and Amnesty International Ireland joined together today to remember journalists who have been killed during the course of their work.
The upcoming exploration of what reforms should be made to the Irish Constitution is a good time for us to make sure socio-economic rights and equality are set in stone for the future.
What do you think of this Amnesty Ireland campaign to spark a debate about access to health services?
Amnesty International Ireland director Colm O’Gorman explains the responsibility we all have to create a society where abuse can’t exist on an industrial scale, as detailed in the ‘In Plain Sight’ report.
In tonight’s fix: Bruton rules out presidential bid; the other Bruton comes under fire; Kenny gives Obama some Irish tips; Amnesty turns 50; and Manchester United players try their hand at acting…
Celebrations are taking place across Ireland and across the world to mark the foundation of the world’s largest human rights organisation.