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Beating protestors is not an Olympic value

We believe in the right to peaceful protest and freedom of expression. In the run-up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, we've launched the second in a series of four hard-hitting animations highlighting human rights abuses in China.

Rich HallStand Up For Freedom Our legendary comedy nights are back for the Edinburgh Festival, in association with The Co-operative Bank. Buy your tickets now

Iraqi refugees in Syria © Bassem Tellawi/AP/PA PhotosTake action for Iraqi refugees Iraq is neither safe nor suitable for return. Yet the UK Government has recommenced enforced returns. Send an appeal now to the Home Secretary

Journalist Abdulkarim al-KhaiwaniJournalist accepts award - from prison Amnesty's 'Special Award For Human Rights Journalism Under Threat' was made to Yemeni journalist Abdul karim al-Khaiwani. More about the Amnesty Media Awards

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