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Mar 16 2024 9:00AM
"No one should be left behind"
Anoosheh stands handcuffed in a prison uniform with a fist raised defiantly in the air

Anoosheh Ashoori returned home to his family 2 years ago, on the 16th March 2022, after being unjustly imprisoned in Evin Prison, Iran. This is why he's still fighting to free all unjustly imprisoned British nationals abroad.
Mar 13 2024 10:40AM
This Isn't Drama, It's Real Life
Woman holding baby in a room with moldy walls

Our Before Our Eyes short film was based on the real life story of people who experience homelessness and struggle to survive in temporary accommodation. This blog tells the real story of 'Charlotte', our consultant for the project.
Feb 2 2023 12:03PM
23 reasons why we need The Human Rights Act
Image reads: 23 reasons why we need The Human Rights Act

The Human Rights Act is an invisible safety net for all of us, working to ensure our rights are respected, and a crucial means of defence for the most vulnerable. But why do we need the Human Rights Act?

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Jun 6 2012 4:25PM
Photography students at Napier University tackle issue of Arms Trade Treaty and international weapons industry in book series

Blog by Dominic Sowa (Amnesty International Scotland, Volunteer) Second year BA (Hons) Photography and Film students at Napier University are releasing a series of photography books exploring the issues surrounding the arms trade. The...

Jun 6 2012 10:05AM
Malaysia - censorship

The Malaysian government is attempting to curb freedom of expression ahead of elections. More information below from the Centre for Independent Journalism, a non-governmental organisation based in Malaysia that looks to defend and...

Jun 6 2012 5:31AM
Chinese Citizens Suppressed Around June Fourth; Netizen's Lawyers Still Barred From Visit Due to "Secret Case"

China Human Rights Briefing May 29-June 4, 2012 Top News • Authorities Suppress, Harass Citizens Around June Fourth Anniversary: As the Chinese government maintains a general policy of silence about the Tiananmen Massacre, authorities...

Jun 5 2012 1:49AM
Photos June Fourth 2012 in London

Photos June Fourth 2012 in London

Jun 3 2012 4:36PM
Protestors to Mark the 23rd Anniversary of the Tiananmen Massacre

On Monday the 4th of June, 8pm-10pm, protestors will gather outside the Chinese Embassy in London to hold a candlelight vigil commemorating victims of the Tiananmen Massacre in 1989. Protestors will read out the names of known victims...

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