Agnes Callamard
Secretary General of Amnesty International
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View Timeline →Exclusive Interview with Agnes Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International
Amnesty International has released a comprehensive report accusing Iranian officials of committing crimes against humanity during the 2022 protests advocating for women's rights. This report…
Amnesty International Urges Boycott of Israel Over West Bank Aggression
Amnesty International's Agnes Callamard has condemned the actions of Israel in the occupied West Bank, describing them as state-led ethnic cleansing and annexation. This issue…
Rights group says global executions hit 44-year record high
Amnesty International reported that global executions reached a 44-year high in 2025, with Iran being the primary contributor to this significant increase. The report highlights…
Urgent call to protect civilians and respect international law amid escalating regional conflict following US and Israeli attacks on Iran
Amnesty International issued an urgent call for all parties to protect civilians and adhere to international humanitarian law amidst escalating regional hostilities involving US, Israeli,…
Amnesty International: Iran Responsible for 64% of Recorded Executions Worldwide in 2024
Amnesty International's report reveals that Iran accounted for 64% of global executions in 2024, with a significant increase from the previous year. The report highlights…
Ukraine's Protest Against Iran's Gross Violation of International Laws
On the fifth anniversary of the PS752 plane downing, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemned Iran for gross violations of international law, emphasizing the need for accountability.…
Britain: We Will Hold Iran's Regime Accountable for the Downing of the Ukrainian Plane
On the fifth anniversary of the downing of Ukrainian flight PS752 by Iran's IRGC, the UK reiterated its commitment to hold Iran accountable for violations…
Officials' Deflection Regarding the Ukrainian Airplane Case with Claims of 'Re-examination'
On the fifth anniversary of the downing of Ukrainian flight PS752, Iranian officials claimed the case is under re-examination, amidst ongoing allegations of judicial obstruction…
Amnesty International: Israel's Actions in Gaza Constitute Genocide
Amnesty International has released a report accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, calling for immediate international accountability. The report cites extensive civilian…
Narges Mohammadi's Questions on Gender Apartheid in Special Issue of Society Magazine
Narges Mohammadi, an imprisoned Iranian journalist and Nobel laureate, raises concerns about gender apartheid in a special issue of Society magazine, which highlights the plight…
Amnesty International Annual Report: Sharp Increase in Executions in Iran Has Raised Global Statistics
Amnesty International's annual report reveals a 48% increase in executions in Iran, contributing to a global rise in death penalty statistics. The report highlights the…
Amnesty International: Execution Rates in Iran and the Middle East Increased Sharply in 2023
Amnesty International's 2024 report reveals a significant rise in executions in Iran and the Middle East, with Iran executing at least 853 individuals in 2023,…
"I Was Brutally Raped"; Amnesty International Report on "Sexual Assault" of Detainees by Islamic Republic Forces
Amnesty International's report reveals widespread sexual violence against detainees by Iranian government forces during the 2022 protests, including assaults on women, men, and children. The…
Amnesty International: The Iranian Government Must Be Held Accountable for Suppressing Opponents of Mandatory Hijab
Amnesty International has called for an end to the Iranian government's suppression of opponents of mandatory hijab, urging global accountability for human rights violations against…
Opposition to New Wave of Executions in Iran; Protesters Gather in Tehran and Several Cities Worldwide
Protests erupted in Iran and globally against the recent executions of three young protesters, with demonstrators condemning the Islamic Republic's actions. The protests reflect growing…
Exclusive; The U.S. Condemns the Execution of the 'Isfahan House' Defendants: 'We Share the Grief of Their Families'
The U.S. condemned the execution of three defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case, expressing solidarity with their families and criticizing the Iranian regime's human rights…
Global Reactions to the Execution of the 'Isfahan House' Defendants; The Islamic Republic is a 'Threat to Humanity'
The Islamic Republic of Iran executed three defendants in the 'Isfahan House' case, prompting widespread international condemnation. Global political figures, including Agnes Callamard and Hannah…
Amnesty International: Executions in Iran Halved but Account for One Third of Global Figures
Amnesty International's report reveals that while executions in Iran have decreased by 50% due to changes in drug-related penalties, the country still accounts for one…
Three Kurdish Prisoners Executed
Three Kurdish political prisoners were executed in Iran, prompting condemnation from human rights advocates and UN officials. Their trials were criticized for lacking fairness and…
UN Rapporteurs Call for Halt to Death Sentences of Three Kurdish Prisoners in Iran
UN rapporteurs have urged Iran to stop the imminent executions of three Kurdish political prisoners, citing violations of their rights and lack of fair trials.…