16 May 1941 | A Hungarian Jewish girl, Ágnes Fuchs, was born.

In May 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber.

16 May 1936 | French Jewish girl, Lina Mendelsohn, was born in Paris.

She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Drancy on 17 August 1942. She was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection.

Heute geht's los beim #bücherbummel in #Duesseldorf ! 🙃
Schaut gerne bei uns vorbei und unterstützt unsere Petitionen!
Wir sind am Stand mit FreeAssange.eu, Gesellschaft für bedrohte Völker (GfbV), Seebrücke Düsseldorf, Fridays for Future Düsseldorf und #FuturoSi !

🌈🌈🌈 On International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, I join many UN experts to restate the obvious from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 75 years ago: “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights” 🌈🌈🌈 ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

Look back at our previous statement, calling on tech companies to resist such censorship demands and uphold their commitments to international human rights.
article19.org/resources/tech…
#StandUpForRights #InternetFreedom

This action from YouTube sets a dangerous precedent, forcing global tech companies to follow censorship laws that contradict international #HumanRights standards.

In a move that shows digital repression, YouTube has blocked Hong Kong users from accessing videos of the protest anthem 'Glory to Hong Kong' following a court order, violating freedoms of expression and information.
rfa.org/cantonese/news…

'This is probably the first time in the world that a drag queen performed at the presidential office' 💃

The #deathpenalty is still implemented for ordinary crimes in 55 countries. This must end.

We urge all Govt's that use the death penalty to implement an official moratorium, a crucial step towards universal abolition & the defence of human dignity.

Learn more about our work:

15 May 1925 | Polish Jewish girl, Rywka Goldberg, was born in Warsaw. She emigrated to France.

She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Pithiviers on 31 July 1942. She did not survive.

Young Thai activist’s death in detention after 65-day hunger strike sparks calls for justice reform

cnn.com/2024/05/15/asi…

For 5 months, FIFA has been holding on to an independent review of whether they should pay compensation to workers who suffered to deliver the World Cup in Qatar.

It's thought the review says they *should* pay - so it is time for FIFA to publish and act

amnesty.org/en/latest/news…

11 May 1915 | Dutch Jewish woman, Roosje Stad-Rubens, was born in Rotterdam.

She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Westerbork in July 1942. She did not survive.

ICYMI: A coalition of NGOs came together earlier this month for a Global Day of Action to demand that states stop sending arms that are fueling violations of international law in the occupied Gaza Strip.

#Thailand , & all 10 ASEAN-member states, voted in support of #Palestine 's bid to become UN member state in NYC, on Sun, Bangkok time. In East Asian region, China, Japan, and both Koreas, also voted yes.
(Photos from Palestine Emb in Ethiopia FB.)
More: khaosodenglish.com/news/internati…

. Sarah Brooks Brooks, Amnesty International International’s China director, said: “We urge the Chinese authorities to ensure that Zhang Zhan is fully free from 13 May. She must be allowed to move freely, to communicate with people ... and to reunite with her family.'
theguardian.com/world/article/…

📢 Only 3 weeks until we premiere in London!

Catch a critically-acclaimed play by one of Hong Kong's most celebrated playwrights and commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests.

📅 May 29-Jun 1
📍 Southwark Playhouse Elephant
🎟️ Book tickets: bit.ly/3TDhNz8

Check ⁦Amnesty International⁩ latest course on line: police and human rights. Know your rights. #Protecttheprotest academy.amnesty.org/learn/public/l…

Syrian and international NGOs and victims’ associations unite in a call for justice for survivors and victims of chemical attacks in Syria.

Joint Statement on French Investigation of Syria’s President Assad for Chemical Weapons Attacks Amnesty Syria

hrij.amnesty.nl/joint-statemen…

3 May 1881 | Czech Jewish woman, Ida Kornfeldová, was born in Prague.

She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 28 October 1944. She was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection.