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Dec 18 2023 1:49PM
The Fight for Human Rights in 2023
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Although 2023 has felt, at times, to be a bleak year for human rights, there have been many inspiring moments of hope. Here's a snapshot of just some of the ways humanity won in 2023. 
Feb 2 2023 12:03PM
23 reasons why we need The Human Rights Act
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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?
Jun 30 2021 4:03PM
Why the Police Crackdown Bill makes racism worse
Graphic reading: Why the Police Crackdown Bill makes racism worse

More than 85% of Black people in the UK are not confident that they would be treated the same as white people by the police.

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Apr 12 2018 10:30AM
Suffragette Spirit artwork to be unveiled in Aberdeen

Today, global human rights organisation Amnesty International announces an artistic collaboration with arts festival Nuart Aberdeen.

Apr 8 2018 4:37PM
After Saydnaya, we'll rebuild

Kristyan Benedict - @KreaseChan I’m in Beirut and my second workshop with the Syrian human right initiative Ta’afi has just wrapped up. As I’m collecting my papers, Ahmad, the head of Ta’afi, which works to resettle and empower newly...

Apr 3 2018 5:18PM
Chechnya – One Year On

One year ago, troubling reports claiming the abduction and torture of gay and bisexual men started to emerge from Chechnya. We are still awaiting an investigation by the authorities and for justice to be served.

Mar 30 2018 7:12PM
It's time to speak up on Trans Day of Visibility

This blog was written by Pippa Hallett, Prides Lead and East, West and South Midlands Outreach Lead for Amnesty UK's LGBTI Network. International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is held annually on the 31 st of March. Initially...

Mar 30 2018 9:55AM
Why the Trans rights movement is done waiting

By Lesly Lila, campaigner on gender, sexuality and identity at Amnesty International On 31 March activists celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility , a day for everyone to show support with trans people and activists...

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