2022, in human rights victories

#2022 #yearinreview

It's easy to feel like 2022 was a step backwards when confronted with endless gloom in news headlines. But there were in fact plenty of stories worth celebrating this year.

Throughout 2022, Amnesty’s ongoing campaigning, media and advocacy work contributed to positive outcomes for people all over the world whose human rights were being violated. Individuals unjustly detained were freed from prison. Human rights abusers were held accountable. Vital legislation and resolutions were passed by governments at national and international level. Progress towards the global abolition of the death penalty continued. And important advances were made both for the rights of women and LGBTI people.

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