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Nepal: Fix Flawed Truth, Reconciliation Act

UN Rights Bodies Call for Fundamental Overhaul The Nepal government should act immediately to fix crucial flaws in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Act, particularly those highlighted in a new United Nations evaluation, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the International...

Proposals for Qatar Migrant Labour Reform “A Missed Opportunity”

Comment of AI on the DLA Piper Report Proposed reforms announced by the Government of Qatarfall far short of the fundamental changes needed to address systemic abuses against migrant workers in the construction, domestic and other sectors, Amnesty International said on 14 May 2014. The proposed...

Shocking Cases of Deception, Forced Labour and Violence in Qatar

AI Report Launched 23 April, 2014 The Qatari authorities are failing to protect migrant domestic workers who face severe exploitation, including forced labour and physical and sexual violence, Amnesty International said in a new report published on 23 April 2014. ‘My sleep is my break’:...

Nepal: Reject Draft Truth and Reconciliation Bill

17 April, 2014 Nepali legislators should reject problematic provisions of the proposed Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) bill introduced in parliament on April 9, 2014, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the International Commission of Jurists said on 17 April 2014. Despite a...

Strengthening Young Activists to Take Effective Actions

8th National Youth Mela 24 March, 2014 The 8th National Youth Mela was held in Janakpur from 22 to 24 March with the objective to train young activists on campaigning techniques for human rights issues.  Over 100 activists from Amnesty Nepal’s Youth Activists across the country participated...

Recognize the Uterine Prolapse Problem as a Human Rights Issue

20 February, 2014 Amnesty International has expressed its concern over widespread and systemic gender discrimination in Nepal that has led to hundreds of thousands of women suffering from a reproductive health condition that leaves them in great pain, unable to carry out daily tasks and often...