Amnesty International Group 151, Boston

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

Now the fate of the convicted double murderer, whose case has attracted support from Kim Kardashian and other celebrities, is in the hands of Gov. Mike DeWine.

08/26/2026

Colin Kaepernick has been named the recipient of the Muhammad Ali Center’s 2026 Humanitarian of the Year Award.

The former NFL quarterback and civil rights activist will receive the honor at the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards in November. He’s being recognized for his advocacy against racial injustice and his work empowering underserved communities through initiatives including Know Your Rights Camp.

Congrats to Colin Kaepernick from The Root!

08/26/2026

The case against Gao Zhen, who was prosecuted under a law banning "slander of heroes", has been seen as an assault on artistic freedom.

08/22/2026

Chow Hang-tung has been detained since 2021, and written about everything from clothes to Tiananmen Square and the meaning of freedom

08/22/2026

08/18/2026

In 2021, the UN General Assembly formally established the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (PFPAD) as a consultative mechanism focused on improving the rights, safety, and quality of life of people of African descent worldwide. The Forum became the largest UN platform dedicated to people of African descent, bringing together governments, grassroots organizations, activists, scholars, and human rights institutions.

In 2026, the Trump administration announced that the United States was withdrawing from the Permanent Forum. The administration accused the Forum of promoting "victim-based social policies" and labeled it a "racist organization."

The backlash reveals far more than it hides. Read the full blog by Antonio Isuperio here: https://bit.ly/45MQ5p3

08/08/2026

A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $576M and make changes to its Instagram and Facebook platforms to improve safety for young users and address harms that Meta’s social media platforms caused to their mental health. This fine accompanies a $375M fine that was ordered in March for misleading users over child safety.

This is an action that we at Amnesty International have been calling for. Major social media platforms have been designed to maximize engagement and profit, while failing to adequately protect children's rights. Now, Meta will be required to change aspects of its platform design to better safeguard young users, while the funds from the settlement will support treatment services for young people in New Mexico.

08/07/2026