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A reminder.

Your voice matters. You have the right to say what you think, share information and demand a better world. You have the right to agree or disagree with those in power, and to express these opinions in peaceful protests. Peaceful protest is not a crime.

Yanette was just 27 when her sister Nydia was forcibly disappeared in 1987. Three years later, Yanette found Nydia’s remains – she had been murdered by state authorities and her whereabouts concealed to her family. Since her sister’s enforced disappearance, Yanette, now 66, has dedicated her life to supporting Colombian women to search for their loved ones without fear – and has even set up her own organization. Read more on her story 👉 http://amn.st/6043qSiHf

A reminder.

AMNESTY INVESTIGATES: Evacuation warnings issued by the Israeli military to residents of the southern suburbs of Beirut and south Lebanon were inadequate, and in some cases also misleading. To be effective, an evacuation warning must be timely and provide civilians information on safe routes and destinations. These warnings do not absolve Israel of its obligations under international humanitarian law to never target civilians and to take all possible measures to minimize harm to them. Read more: http://amn.st/6046UL1VI

Countries that still retain the death penalty are an isolated minority as the world continues to decidedly move away from this cruel punishment. Today, on World Day Against the Death Penalty, we reiterate our call for the other countries to act now and abolish the death penalty once and for all.

Today, legal state representatives from around the world are in New York discussing a future Convention on Crimes Against Humanity at the UNGA Sixth Committee. Here is why we at Amnesty International are calling on governments to support a resolution that will advance the convention: ◼️ No region of the world today is free from crimes against humanity and yet there is no standalone convention on such crimes. ◼️ We need to address this glaring gap in the global fight against impunity and injustice. ◼️ A convention will empower states to carry out domestic investigations and prosecutions, offer new pathways to pursue truth, justice and reparations for survivors of crimes of against humanity. ◼️ Help spread the word—call on governments to support the resolution to advance the Convention on Crimes Against Humanity—it’s time to close the gap! #CAHTreatyNow

What are crimes against humanity and why do we need a convention to address them? Our latest piece explains why we are long overdue for this global instrument that can bring us one step closer to ensuring accountability and justice for survivors of crimes against humanity. #CAHTreatyNow

Today marks a day of mourning for Israelis whose loved ones were killed and abducted by Hamas and other armed groups. This day also marks the start of the Israeli forces’ onslaught in Gaza that has killed tens of thousands and triggered an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe. One year on amnesty reiterates its calls for an immediate ceasefire and the unconditional immediate release of civilian hostages held by Hamas and other armed groups and all Palestinians unlawfully detained by Israel. The world must never forget the victims and the anguish of affected families. Humanity must prevail.