60 years of UDHR

Universal Declaration of Human Rights 60th anniversary

In the 60th anniversary year of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Amnesty International will focus and campaign on what must be done to make the promise of universal, indivisible human rights a reality for all.

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UN reinforces call to end executions

20 November 2008

Over 100 countries have adopted a second United Nations resolution calling for a moratorium on the use of the death penalty.

Majority support expected in UN vote on death penalty moratorium

19 November 2008

A large majority of states from all regions are expected to back a second resolution by the UN General Assembly (Third Committee) on Thursday, calling for a moratorium on the use of the death penalty.

Poverty Day to address human rights and dignity

17 October 2008

This year's International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is a call to everyone, from policy makers to the public, to recognise the rights and dignity of people living in poverty.

Angola bad choice to host World Habitat Day

6 October 2008

The choice of the Angolan capital Luanda to lead the global observance of this year's World Habitat Day provoked controversy among housing and human rights organizations.

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