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@amnestyeu.bsky.social
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Hello Bluesky! 👋
We are AmnestyEU & we advance human rights through our work with the EU institutions, the Council of Europe & their member states. If human rights in Europe is what you're into, follow us to keep up to date with it all!
We are AmnestyEU & we advance human rights through our work with the EU institutions, the Council of Europe & their member states. If human rights in Europe is what you're into, follow us to keep up to date with it all!
A very engaging conversation with @ec.europa.eu & @europarl.europa.eu trainees at Amnesty International’s European Institutions Office.
We discussed @amnestyeu.bsky.social’s advocacy work and exchanged views on how to advance and strengthen human rights in the EU.
We discussed @amnestyeu.bsky.social’s advocacy work and exchanged views on how to advance and strengthen human rights in the EU.
January 30, 2026 at 12:07 PM
A very engaging conversation with @ec.europa.eu & @europarl.europa.eu trainees at Amnesty International’s European Institutions Office.
We discussed @amnestyeu.bsky.social’s advocacy work and exchanged views on how to advance and strengthen human rights in the EU.
We discussed @amnestyeu.bsky.social’s advocacy work and exchanged views on how to advance and strengthen human rights in the EU.
Happy Friday!
ICYMI, Spain approved a plan to grant legal status to thousands of migrants this week.
This smart, workable & humane initiative is a rare silver lining in today's toxic politics on migration.
Other EU member states should take note!
ICYMI, Spain approved a plan to grant legal status to thousands of migrants this week.
This smart, workable & humane initiative is a rare silver lining in today's toxic politics on migration.
Other EU member states should take note!
Valoramos positivamente que se haya aprobado hoy un Real Decreto que favorece la regularización de más de 500.000 personas migrantes. Esta medida facilita la inclusión e integración socio-laboral de personas que llevan tiempo en España en situación administrativa irregular.
January 30, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Happy Friday!
ICYMI, Spain approved a plan to grant legal status to thousands of migrants this week.
This smart, workable & humane initiative is a rare silver lining in today's toxic politics on migration.
Other EU member states should take note!
ICYMI, Spain approved a plan to grant legal status to thousands of migrants this week.
This smart, workable & humane initiative is a rare silver lining in today's toxic politics on migration.
Other EU member states should take note!
Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in the illegally occupied Gaza Strip is continuing, including through the protracted obstruction of humanitarian aid, now further compounded by Israel’s new registration rules for international NGOs.🧵#FAC
January 29, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in the illegally occupied Gaza Strip is continuing, including through the protracted obstruction of humanitarian aid, now further compounded by Israel’s new registration rules for international NGOs.🧵#FAC
Reposted by Amnesty EU
🌍 Non-profits should be able to operate across borders. 250+ civil society organisations from across Europe are calling on the Commission to allow cross-border collaboration in the EU.
Learn more and read our open letter here: bit.ly/4radFEw
#SaveECBA #EUCivilSociety
Learn more and read our open letter here: bit.ly/4radFEw
#SaveECBA #EUCivilSociety
January 28, 2026 at 8:59 AM
🌍 Non-profits should be able to operate across borders. 250+ civil society organisations from across Europe are calling on the Commission to allow cross-border collaboration in the EU.
Learn more and read our open letter here: bit.ly/4radFEw
#SaveECBA #EUCivilSociety
Learn more and read our open letter here: bit.ly/4radFEw
#SaveECBA #EUCivilSociety
As EU Foreign Ministers discuss the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) tomorrow, they must act with urgency matching the seriousness of this devastating conflict.
Quiet diplomacy is not enough. Congolese need to see you act.
(1/4)
Quiet diplomacy is not enough. Congolese need to see you act.
(1/4)
Democratic Republic of Congo: Three men abducted by M23 armed group: Aloys Bigirumwami, Bahati Nshangalume and Patient Basimike Bukombe Barhuze - Amnesty International
Aloys Bigirumwami, Bahati Nshangalume and Patient Basimike Bukombe Barhuze are three Congolese men from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) who were forcibly disappeared by fighters from the ar...
www.amnesty.org
January 28, 2026 at 2:44 PM
As EU Foreign Ministers discuss the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) tomorrow, they must act with urgency matching the seriousness of this devastating conflict.
Quiet diplomacy is not enough. Congolese need to see you act.
(1/4)
Quiet diplomacy is not enough. Congolese need to see you act.
(1/4)
With the EU-India Summit starting tomorrow, @amnestyeu.bsky.social Director @evegeddie.bsky.social says "it’s a crucial moment for two key global players to get their own houses in order on human rights and to prioritize them across all areas of their relations".
January 26, 2026 at 2:44 PM
With the EU-India Summit starting tomorrow, @amnestyeu.bsky.social Director @evegeddie.bsky.social says "it’s a crucial moment for two key global players to get their own houses in order on human rights and to prioritize them across all areas of their relations".
Unfortunately, the EU's anti-racism strategy "is a product of the current political environment.
"Its lack of ambition & softly-softly approach betray the grim reality faced by many racialized people in Europe," says @evegeddie.bsky.social
www.dw.com/en/new-eu-an...
"Its lack of ambition & softly-softly approach betray the grim reality faced by many racialized people in Europe," says @evegeddie.bsky.social
www.dw.com/en/new-eu-an...
New EU anti-racism strategy misses the point, say NGOs
Diversity groups say the EU has weakened its newly-released policy to tackle discrimination. But was it due to fears of negative reactions from the Trump administration?
www.dw.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Unfortunately, the EU's anti-racism strategy "is a product of the current political environment.
"Its lack of ambition & softly-softly approach betray the grim reality faced by many racialized people in Europe," says @evegeddie.bsky.social
www.dw.com/en/new-eu-an...
"Its lack of ambition & softly-softly approach betray the grim reality faced by many racialized people in Europe," says @evegeddie.bsky.social
www.dw.com/en/new-eu-an...
After almost 8 years in legal limbo, Seán Binder and 23 co-defendants were finally cleared of all charges.
@evegeddie.bsky.social tells @euronews.com the EU must "introduce stronger safeguards against the criminalization of humanitarian assistance under EU law." www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
@evegeddie.bsky.social tells @euronews.com the EU must "introduce stronger safeguards against the criminalization of humanitarian assistance under EU law." www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Greek court clears group of humanitarian workers of migrant smuggling
After more than seven years of legal limbo, a Greek court has acquitted 24 defendants for charges related to smuggling migrants into Greece. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:19 PM
After almost 8 years in legal limbo, Seán Binder and 23 co-defendants were finally cleared of all charges.
@evegeddie.bsky.social tells @euronews.com the EU must "introduce stronger safeguards against the criminalization of humanitarian assistance under EU law." www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
@evegeddie.bsky.social tells @euronews.com the EU must "introduce stronger safeguards against the criminalization of humanitarian assistance under EU law." www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
At what cost?
The EU border agency @frontex.bsky.social reports a 26% decrease in irregular border crossings last year.
These numbers say nothing about the human suffering behind the EU’s shift from asylum to deterrence🧵
The EU border agency @frontex.bsky.social reports a 26% decrease in irregular border crossings last year.
These numbers say nothing about the human suffering behind the EU’s shift from asylum to deterrence🧵
📢 In 2025, the number of irregular border crossings to the EU dropped by 26% to 178 000, the lowest since 2021
📉 Western African route saw the biggest drop (-63%)
⚠️ Central Mediterranean was the busiest route, accounting for 37% of all arrivals
👇 For more insights, read our press release:
📉 Western African route saw the biggest drop (-63%)
⚠️ Central Mediterranean was the busiest route, accounting for 37% of all arrivals
👇 For more insights, read our press release:
January 16, 2026 at 9:36 AM
At what cost?
The EU border agency @frontex.bsky.social reports a 26% decrease in irregular border crossings last year.
These numbers say nothing about the human suffering behind the EU’s shift from asylum to deterrence🧵
The EU border agency @frontex.bsky.social reports a 26% decrease in irregular border crossings last year.
These numbers say nothing about the human suffering behind the EU’s shift from asylum to deterrence🧵
People in Iran daring to express their anger at decades of repression and demand fundamental change are being met with unlawful use of force and firearms and mass arbitrary arrests, in scenes reminiscent of the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising of 2022.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Deaths and injuries rise amid Iran’s renewed cycle of protest bloodshed
The crackdown has resulted in the killing of at least 28 protesters and bystanders
www.amnesty.org
January 9, 2026 at 3:16 PM
People in Iran daring to express their anger at decades of repression and demand fundamental change are being met with unlawful use of force and firearms and mass arbitrary arrests, in scenes reminiscent of the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising of 2022.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
New year, new EU council presidency.
Cyprus has assumed the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU & set out 5 priorities - autonomy, security, defence, migration & support for Ukraine.
President Christodoulides must put human rights at the centre of Cyprus' mandate 🧵
Cyprus has assumed the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU & set out 5 priorities - autonomy, security, defence, migration & support for Ukraine.
President Christodoulides must put human rights at the centre of Cyprus' mandate 🧵
Cyprus takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU at a defining moment. 🇨🇾🇪🇺
We will work with vision, purpose, and responsibility for an Autonomous Union, Open to the World.
Listen to President Christodoulides’ message here.☝️
🔗 Visit www.cy2026.eu to learn more.
#CY2026EU #TeamCyprus2026
We will work with vision, purpose, and responsibility for an Autonomous Union, Open to the World.
Listen to President Christodoulides’ message here.☝️
🔗 Visit www.cy2026.eu to learn more.
#CY2026EU #TeamCyprus2026
January 6, 2026 at 2:16 PM
New year, new EU council presidency.
Cyprus has assumed the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU & set out 5 priorities - autonomy, security, defence, migration & support for Ukraine.
President Christodoulides must put human rights at the centre of Cyprus' mandate 🧵
Cyprus has assumed the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU & set out 5 priorities - autonomy, security, defence, migration & support for Ukraine.
President Christodoulides must put human rights at the centre of Cyprus' mandate 🧵
As we witness fresh assaults on human rights & the rise of authoritarian practices, our resistance must grow even stronger.
@amnestyeu.bsky.social's Aureja took part in the Human Rights Education Forum in Budapest & shares why HRE is key to shaping our future👇
@amnestyeu.bsky.social's Aureja took part in the Human Rights Education Forum in Budapest & shares why HRE is key to shaping our future👇
Aureja: "To claim our rights, first we must know them"
Like many people, I grew up without human rights education in school. I’d always thought of human rights as an abstract concept rather than a practical necessity of everyday life. But in my previous ...
www.amnesty.org
December 19, 2025 at 10:47 AM
As we witness fresh assaults on human rights & the rise of authoritarian practices, our resistance must grow even stronger.
@amnestyeu.bsky.social's Aureja took part in the Human Rights Education Forum in Budapest & shares why HRE is key to shaping our future👇
@amnestyeu.bsky.social's Aureja took part in the Human Rights Education Forum in Budapest & shares why HRE is key to shaping our future👇
EU: New rules on asylum and ‘safe countries’ undermine the foundation of refugee protection
Sidestepping international legal obligations & further shifting responsibility for refugee protection to non-EU countries is an affront to human dignity 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Sidestepping international legal obligations & further shifting responsibility for refugee protection to non-EU countries is an affront to human dignity 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
December 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
EU: New rules on asylum and ‘safe countries’ undermine the foundation of refugee protection
Sidestepping international legal obligations & further shifting responsibility for refugee protection to non-EU countries is an affront to human dignity 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Sidestepping international legal obligations & further shifting responsibility for refugee protection to non-EU countries is an affront to human dignity 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Today, the 27 EU Heads of States meet in Brussels & will discuss the ‘Middle East’.
Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza continues unabated despite the ‘ceasefire’, as Israel continues to restrict the entry of medical & reconstruction supplies and electricity.
Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza continues unabated despite the ‘ceasefire’, as Israel continues to restrict the entry of medical & reconstruction supplies and electricity.
December 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Today, the 27 EU Heads of States meet in Brussels & will discuss the ‘Middle East’.
Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza continues unabated despite the ‘ceasefire’, as Israel continues to restrict the entry of medical & reconstruction supplies and electricity.
Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza continues unabated despite the ‘ceasefire’, as Israel continues to restrict the entry of medical & reconstruction supplies and electricity.
Good news!
Today, the European Parliament voted in favour of the My Voice, My Choice EU-wide abortion access initiative.
This scheme would be a significant step in addressing inequalities in access to abortion care. Now, the @ec.europa.eu must turn this momentum into concrete action.
Today, the European Parliament voted in favour of the My Voice, My Choice EU-wide abortion access initiative.
This scheme would be a significant step in addressing inequalities in access to abortion care. Now, the @ec.europa.eu must turn this momentum into concrete action.
December 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Good news!
Today, the European Parliament voted in favour of the My Voice, My Choice EU-wide abortion access initiative.
This scheme would be a significant step in addressing inequalities in access to abortion care. Now, the @ec.europa.eu must turn this momentum into concrete action.
Today, the European Parliament voted in favour of the My Voice, My Choice EU-wide abortion access initiative.
This scheme would be a significant step in addressing inequalities in access to abortion care. Now, the @ec.europa.eu must turn this momentum into concrete action.
BREAKING: Today’s @europarl.europa.eu vote on the EU’s sustainability regulations package (Omnibus I) rolls back hard-won climate & human rights protections.
Now, all eyes are on EU Member States to ensure vital protections in national laws. More details here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Now, all eyes are on EU Member States to ensure vital protections in national laws. More details here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
EU: Deregulation deal on climate and human rights ‘betrays people and the planet’
The European Parliament voted to roll-back hard won climate and human protections.
www.amnesty.org
December 16, 2025 at 12:53 PM
BREAKING: Today’s @europarl.europa.eu vote on the EU’s sustainability regulations package (Omnibus I) rolls back hard-won climate & human rights protections.
Now, all eyes are on EU Member States to ensure vital protections in national laws. More details here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Now, all eyes are on EU Member States to ensure vital protections in national laws. More details here 👇
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
This week, the European Parliament votes on the My Voice My Choice European Citizens’ Initiative. We encourage all MEPs to support this voluntary - opt-in, and non-binding mechanism to address persistent inequalities in access to abortion care across the EU.
December 16, 2025 at 10:25 AM
This week, the European Parliament votes on the My Voice My Choice European Citizens’ Initiative. We encourage all MEPs to support this voluntary - opt-in, and non-binding mechanism to address persistent inequalities in access to abortion care across the EU.
Next Monday EU Foreign Ministers discuss DRC as violence escalates.
This week Uvira, 2nd largest town in South Kivu, fell to M23.
Civilians are being killed, injured, displaced.
The EU & member states must act with an urgency to match the seriousness of this ongoing conflict.
This week Uvira, 2nd largest town in South Kivu, fell to M23.
Civilians are being killed, injured, displaced.
The EU & member states must act with an urgency to match the seriousness of this ongoing conflict.
December 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Next Monday EU Foreign Ministers discuss DRC as violence escalates.
This week Uvira, 2nd largest town in South Kivu, fell to M23.
Civilians are being killed, injured, displaced.
The EU & member states must act with an urgency to match the seriousness of this ongoing conflict.
This week Uvira, 2nd largest town in South Kivu, fell to M23.
Civilians are being killed, injured, displaced.
The EU & member states must act with an urgency to match the seriousness of this ongoing conflict.
Benham Satah, friend of @amnesty.org & survivor of Australia's inhumane offshore detention system came to Brussels to speak to EU politicians and civil society about why the EU must not follow suit with similar cruel & unlawful offshoring plans.
December 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Benham Satah, friend of @amnesty.org & survivor of Australia's inhumane offshore detention system came to Brussels to speak to EU politicians and civil society about why the EU must not follow suit with similar cruel & unlawful offshoring plans.
This week in Brussels, with @ilgaeurope.bsky.social we are joining Géza Buzás-Hábel - the organizer of Pécs Pride, for meetings with EU institutions.
As the organizer of Pécs Pride, he now faces up to 1 year in prison for enabling a peaceful LGBTIQ+ march.
As the organizer of Pécs Pride, he now faces up to 1 year in prison for enabling a peaceful LGBTIQ+ march.
December 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This week in Brussels, with @ilgaeurope.bsky.social we are joining Géza Buzás-Hábel - the organizer of Pécs Pride, for meetings with EU institutions.
As the organizer of Pécs Pride, he now faces up to 1 year in prison for enabling a peaceful LGBTIQ+ march.
As the organizer of Pécs Pride, he now faces up to 1 year in prison for enabling a peaceful LGBTIQ+ march.
BREAKING: EU Ministers propose unprecedented detention, sanctions, and stripping of rights based on migration status.
Mirroring the US, EU proposals will tear families apart & devastate communities. They must be reversed immediately, says @oliviasundberg.bsky.social
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Mirroring the US, EU proposals will tear families apart & devastate communities. They must be reversed immediately, says @oliviasundberg.bsky.social
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
EU: Ministers propose unprecedented detention, sanctions, and stripping of rights based on migration status
The EU’s insistence on ramping up deportations, raids, surveillance, and detention at any cost is dogged and misguided.
www.amnesty.org
December 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
BREAKING: EU Ministers propose unprecedented detention, sanctions, and stripping of rights based on migration status.
Mirroring the US, EU proposals will tear families apart & devastate communities. They must be reversed immediately, says @oliviasundberg.bsky.social
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Mirroring the US, EU proposals will tear families apart & devastate communities. They must be reversed immediately, says @oliviasundberg.bsky.social
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Reposted by Amnesty EU
“It’s appalling that international diplomats including from the US, European Union and African Union, are shirking their moral and international obligations by not applying direct & consistent pressure on Rwandan & DRC leaders to stop supporting abusive armed groups"
@amnesty.org's Tigere Chagutah
@amnesty.org's Tigere Chagutah
Amnesty Eastern Africa on X: "The upcoming signature of the peace deal between the presidents of DRC and Rwanda in Washington takes place as the violence continues in eastern DRC. Months of discussions & the signing of multiple agreements have had no tangible impact on the lives of Congolese civilians. https://t.co/dWWEtzS9DX" / X
The upcoming signature of the peace deal between the presidents of DRC and Rwanda in Washington takes place as the violence continues in eastern DRC. Months of discussions & the signing of multiple agreements have had no tangible impact on the lives of Congolese civilians. https://t.co/dWWEtzS9DX
x.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
“It’s appalling that international diplomats including from the US, European Union and African Union, are shirking their moral and international obligations by not applying direct & consistent pressure on Rwandan & DRC leaders to stop supporting abusive armed groups"
@amnesty.org's Tigere Chagutah
@amnesty.org's Tigere Chagutah
A new @amnesty.org report documents how Rapid Support Forces attacked Zamzam camp in Darfur, Sudan in April.
RSF killed civilians, took hostages, pillaged & destroyed civilian structures including a mosque, school & clinic.
These violations must be investigated as war crimes.
(1/4)
RSF killed civilians, took hostages, pillaged & destroyed civilian structures including a mosque, school & clinic.
These violations must be investigated as war crimes.
(1/4)
RSF's attacks on Zam Zam IDP camps should be investigated as war crimes
The relentless assault caused around 400,000 people to flee the camp between 13 and 14 April alone.
www.amnesty.org
December 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
A new @amnesty.org report documents how Rapid Support Forces attacked Zamzam camp in Darfur, Sudan in April.
RSF killed civilians, took hostages, pillaged & destroyed civilian structures including a mosque, school & clinic.
These violations must be investigated as war crimes.
(1/4)
RSF killed civilians, took hostages, pillaged & destroyed civilian structures including a mosque, school & clinic.
These violations must be investigated as war crimes.
(1/4)
As Seán Binder goes on trial in Lesvos tomorrow for helping people in distress, @amnestyvl.bsky.social's director Wies de Graeve reflects on why people who save lives should be supported, not criminalized #HumanityMustWin www.politico.eu/article/sean...
People who save lives should not be criminalized
European governments are not only failing people seeking protection, they’re also punishing those who try to fill that dangerous gap.
www.politico.eu
December 3, 2025 at 11:54 AM
As Seán Binder goes on trial in Lesvos tomorrow for helping people in distress, @amnestyvl.bsky.social's director Wies de Graeve reflects on why people who save lives should be supported, not criminalized #HumanityMustWin www.politico.eu/article/sean...
Abortion is a human right.
At today’s @europarl.europa.eu hearing on the My Voice, My Choice European Citizens’ Initiative, there was resounding political support for guaranteeing safe and accessible abortion across the EU.
At today’s @europarl.europa.eu hearing on the My Voice, My Choice European Citizens’ Initiative, there was resounding political support for guaranteeing safe and accessible abortion across the EU.
December 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Abortion is a human right.
At today’s @europarl.europa.eu hearing on the My Voice, My Choice European Citizens’ Initiative, there was resounding political support for guaranteeing safe and accessible abortion across the EU.
At today’s @europarl.europa.eu hearing on the My Voice, My Choice European Citizens’ Initiative, there was resounding political support for guaranteeing safe and accessible abortion across the EU.