In a stark warning issued today, Amnesty International reports a significant deterioration in global human rights, attributing much of the decline to the so-called “Trump effect.” The organization’s latest findings highlight a surge in authoritarian practices and a vicious clampdown on dissent worldwide.
According to Amnesty’s State of the World’s Human Rights report, the re-election of President Donald Trump has emboldened autocratic leaders and undermined international human rights norms. The report cites increased censorship, erosion of judicial independence, and suppression of civil liberties in multiple countries as direct consequences of this trend.
“The global human rights landscape is facing its most severe crisis in decades,” said Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary-General. “The normalization of oppressive tactics by influential leaders has created a domino effect, threatening the very foundations of democratic societies.”
The report also underscores the alarming rise in state-sponsored surveillance and the targeting of journalists and activists. In the United States, legislative measures have been introduced that restrict freedom of assembly and expression, drawing criticism from civil rights organizations.
Internationally, countries like Hungary, Brazil, and the Philippines have seen a tightening grip on media and civil society, with governments employing rhetoric and policies reminiscent of Trump’s administration. These developments have sparked widespread protests and calls for renewed commitment to human rights principles.
Amnesty International urges global leaders to take immediate action to reverse these trends, emphasizing the need for solidarity and vigilance in defending human rights.
