Amnesty International Annual Report 2024/25
In News
What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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BEFORE: The international rules-based order established in 1945 was widely viewed as a functional deterrent to state-sponsored abuses. NOW: The 2024/25 report observes a near breakdown of international law, with powerful states frequently flouting multilateral frameworks during conflicts.
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BEFORE: Digital technology was primarily treated by rights watchdogs as an enabler of free expression and democratic organizing. NOW: Artificial intelligence and big tech are highlighted as tools that are increasingly weaponized by authoritarian actors to spread disinformation and supercharge human rights violations.
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BEFORE: Climate change was traditionally framed in international reports primarily as a long-term environmental challenge. NOW: It is firmly categorized as 'Climate Injustice', recognized as an immediate, profound human rights issue that disproportionately harms vulnerable and marginalized populations.
Prelims Angle
NCERT Connection
Practice Questions
Q1
With Reference ToWith reference to Amnesty International and its operations, consider the following statements: 1. Amnesty International's annual report assesses the human rights records of countries globally and ranks them sequentially based on their performance. 2. Amnesty International India halted its operations in 2020 after its bank accounts were frozen over alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?