Clemency Norris

Regional Content Manager for Europe @Amnesty. Views are my own.

[Amnesty International @amnesty]

What is the State of the World’s Human Rights today?

Our report examines 144 countries and paints a picture of States playing with a fire that threatens to scorch the future for generations to come.

Read more: https://t.co/5uTeNWQixO

[Amnesty International @amnesty]

President Donald Trump’s apocalyptic warning that Iran's “whole civilization will die tonight” is a threat to commit war crimes and may constitute a threat to commit genocide.

The international community must take urgent action to avert an impending catastrophe.

Read more 👇 https://t.co/Y6hG0SByXU

[Foreign Press Assoc. @FPAIsPal]

Let us in.

For more than two years, we’ve been barred from entering Gaza to report freely. It’s long past time for Israel to lift this ban and #LetUsIn.

Join us. Share this post. And sign the FPA’s petition: https://t.co/Z7JMO4wu2K

[Wies De Graeve @DeGraeveWies]

Tomorrow, Seán Binder will stand trial in Lesvos, #Greece for his work as a volunteer rescuer, helping those in distress and at risk of drowning at sea. Representing @amnesty, we will stand by him in #solidarity and this is why: https://t.co/jd67gEonq4 #opinion @POLITICOEurope

[Clemency Norris @ClemencyN]

Rama is one of 2.38 million Palestinian children struggling to survive in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. #LetChildrenLive makes sure each child is seen, not obscured behind a vast number, and impossible for world leaders to ignore. Because they all need help.

[Amnesty EU @AmnestyEU]

Pressure works!

The EU can no longer ignore the clear demand of millions to end Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Shamefully late, @vonderleyen proposes EU action on Gaza after nearly 2 years of Israel’s relentless bombardment & starvation.

But what's next? 🧵

[Agnes Callamard @AgnesCallamard]

Finally....
The European political elite cannot run away from the facts. The evidence. The sufferings. Israel's genocide and repeated violations of international law.
The EU can no longer ignore millions of protestors who for the last 23 months have denounced Israel's crimes.
Shamefully late, @vonderleyen proposes action on Gaza.
But there is still no timeline, no recognition of genocide, no naming Israel as the perpetrator.
@Amnesty urges all Member states, to adopt these measures and explore others, unilaterally or collectively.
We especially call on 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 to Please NOT block these measures. Palestinian lives depend on you.
#Humanitymustwin.
#SOTEU

[Save the Children UK @savechildrenuk]

We agree. So when is the UK Government going to stop enabling attacks like these by suspending all arms transfers to Israel, including parts for the F-35 jets being used to bomb civilian targets?

[Erika Guevara Rosas @ErikaGuevaraR]

Last year, @amnestyOz honoured journalist Anas Al-Sharif with the Human Rights Defender Awards for his courageous reporting during Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza. Today Israeli forces killed him, alongside his colleagues.

Since 2023, Israel has killed more than 200 journalists in Gaza.

Killing the messenger doesn’t change the truth. Israel continues to commit genocide against Palestinians, while the world watches in despair and some governments remain complicit.

[أنس الشريف Anas Al-Sharif @AnasAlSharif0]

This is my will and my final message. If these words reach you, know that Israel has succeeded in killing me and silencing my voice. First, peace be upon you and Allah’s mercy and blessings.

Allah knows I gave every effort and all my strength to be a support and a voice for my people, ever since I opened my eyes to life in the alleys and streets of the Jabalia refugee camp. My hope was that Allah would extend my life so I could return with my family and loved ones to our original town of occupied Asqalan (Al-Majdal). But Allah’s will came first, and His decree is final. I have lived through pain in all its details, tasted suffering and loss many times, yet I never once hesitated to convey the truth as it is, without distortion or falsification—so that Allah may bear witness against those who stayed silent, those who accepted our killing, those who choked our breath, and whose hearts were unmoved by the scattered remains of our children and women, doing nothing to stop the massacre that our people have faced for more than a year and a half.

I entrust you with Palestine—the jewel in the crown of the Muslim world, the heartbeat of every free person in this world. I entrust you with its people, with its wronged and innocent children who never had the time to dream or live in safety and peace. Their pure bodies were crushed under thousands of tons of Israeli bombs and missiles, torn apart and scattered across the walls.

I urge you not to let chains silence you, nor borders restrain you. Be bridges toward the liberation of the land and its people, until the sun of dignity and freedom rises over our stolen homeland. I entrust you to take care of my family. I entrust you with my beloved daughter Sham, the light of my eyes, whom I never got the chance to watch grow up as I had dreamed.

I entrust you with my dear son Salah, whom I had wished to support and accompany through life until he grew strong enough to carry my burden and continue the mission.

I entrust you with my beloved mother, whose blessed prayers brought me to where I am, whose supplications were my fortress and whose light guided my path. I pray that Allah grants her strength and rewards her on my behalf with the best of rewards.

I also entrust you with my lifelong companion, my beloved wife, Umm Salah (Bayan), from whom the war separated me for many long days and months. Yet she remained faithful to our bond, steadfast as the trunk of an olive tree that does not bend—patient, trusting in Allah, and carrying the responsibility in my absence with all her strength and faith.

I urge you to stand by them, to be their support after Allah Almighty. If I die, I die steadfast upon my principles. I testify before Allah that I am content with His decree, certain of meeting Him, and assured that what is with Allah is better and everlasting.

O Allah, accept me among the martyrs, forgive my past and future sins, and make my blood a light that illuminates the path of freedom for my people and my family. Forgive me if I have fallen short, and pray for me with mercy, for I kept my promise and never changed or betrayed it.

Do not forget Gaza… And do not forget me in your sincere prayers for forgiveness and acceptance.

Anas Jamal Al-Sharif
06.04.2025

This is what our beloved Anas requested to be published upon his martyrdom.

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

Al Jazeera Media Network condemns the targeted assassination of its correspondents Anas Al Sharif and Mohammeel Qraiqea, along with photographers Ibrahim Al Thaher, and Mohamed Nofal, by Israeli forces.

#JournalismIsNotACrime

[Amnesty EU @AmnestyEU]

Landmark ruling in Belgium!

Today, a Brussels court ruled that the Flemish government must block transit to Israel of all goods that can be used in military equipment, citing Israel's breaches of int'l law.

There can be no business as usual with a country committing genocide.

[Amnesty International @amnesty]

🧵 Why is it important to defend international justice this #InternationalJusticeDay?

Because international justice protects us all, and you never know when you might need it 👇

[Amnesty International @amnesty]

Over the past six months, the headlines have been dominated by stories of fear, division and hatred. However, activists around the world are working away to ensure hope prevails.

Here are 29 human rights wins we can be proud of 👇
https://t.co/6I1bCsClII

[amnestypress @amnestypress]

“The 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre a painful reminder from history”

Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Europe, Dinushika Dissanayake, speaking from #Srebrenica Bosnia and Herzegovina #Srebrenica30 #SrebrenicaGenocide

[Amnesty International @amnesty]

Last weekend, humanity won at Budapest Pride.

The attempted ban on Budapest Pride has exposed the depths to which the Hungarian authorities will sink to try and roll back fundamental rights.

But it has also shown the heights that can be achieved when we come together to resist.

#ProtectTheProtest

[Clemency Norris @ClemencyN]

Police tried to ban it, people said no way, it became the biggest Budapest Pride ever! Congratulations to my colleagues and the hundreds of thousands of you who turned out!

[Amnesty International @amnesty]

Last weekend, humanity won at Budapest Pride.

The attempted ban on Budapest Pride has exposed the depths to which the Hungarian authorities will sink to try and roll back fundamental rights.

But it has also shown the heights that can be achieved when we come together to resist.

#ProtectTheProtest

[Amnesty EU @AmnestyEU]

There can be no business as usual with a country committing genocide. The EU must SUSPEND the EU-Israel Association Agreement NOW.
EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs & @kajakallas - words are not enough🧵
https://t.co/239got5oBd

[Clemency Norris @ClemencyN]

People in Hungary should be able to celebrate Budapest Pride freely and safely, but it might be banned using a new law. More than 91,000 people have already sent messages demanding that police let it go ahead. If you agree, you can add your voice here👇 https://t.co/1N1Lgwdj6V

[Amnesty International @amnesty]

The adoption of a consent-based definition of rape in Norway is an historic victory for all survivors of rape and sexual violence who have shared their stories.

Sex without consent is rape. Always.