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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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Aug 9 2024 2:28PM
United Nations Committee against Torture expresses concern that torture and ill-treatment still endemic in Türkiye

On 26 July the United Nations Committee against Torture published its latest review of the situation in Türkiye.

Aug 5 2024 11:15AM
Belfast is a city of love - you will not divide us

Speech given by Patrick Corrigan at the anti-Islamophobia solidarity rally in front of Belfast City Hall, Saturday 3 August 2024

Aug 2 2024 4:53PM
Protect the Protest - Bangladesh must immediately end crackdown against protesters

Bangladesh is witnessing a deadly crackdown against student protesters. The heavy-handed response from the authorities has resulted in several hundred deaths of students, journalists and bystanders, as well as thousands being injured.

Aug 2 2024 4:32PM
Protect the Protest: Bangladesh must immediately end crackdown against protesters.

This is a disturbing and escalating story. Bangladesh is witnessing a deadly crackdown against student protesters. The heavy-handed response from the authorities has resulted in several hundred deaths of students, journalists and...

Jul 10 2024 3:24PM
Reflections on the DfE Draft Relationship and Sex Education Guidance from our Youth Collective

Highlighting the issues raised by the 2024 RSHE consultation - which attacks children’s right to education, and the rights of LGBT students - and encouraging you to stand alongside Amnesty UK against it.

While you’re here…

Like you, we are horrified by the violence and the civilian death toll in Gaza, Israel and the rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territories. We’re calling for an immediate ceasefire by all parties in the occupied Gaza Strip and Israel to prevent further loss of civilian lives. Amnesty International is investigating mass summary killings, indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks, hostage-taking, and siege tactics.

As ever, our mission to protect human rights remains. Please donate today to help expose war crimes and protect human rights. Thank you.

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