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Feb 10 2021 7:36PM
Why did UK government and Tory majority parliamentarians block prevention of genocide clause to Trade Bill?

On 19 January and 9 February, ministers and Tory majority parliamentarians repeatedly blocked the prevention of genocide clause to the Trade Bill. What is the origin of the clause? Why is it significant? Why did the UK government and...

Feb 2 2021 12:53PM
10 human rights stories you may have missed since the beginning of the year

By Rebecca Nguyen, AIUK Crisis and Tactical campaigner @RebNVT 1. Tunisia: 10 years after the 2011 uprising, the struggle for justice continues amid excessive use of force by the police against protesters In mid-January, protests...

Jan 27 2021 11:14AM
EU-China investment Agreement (CAI) Lacks Reciprocity and EU Continues Disregard for Human Rights

After seven years of negotiations, the EU and China signed the China-EU Comprehensive Agreement on Investment ( CAI ) at the end of 2020. The EU declared that “ CAI will help rebalance the trade and investment relations between the EU...

Jan 4 2021 4:04PM
Write For Rights 2020

Over 110,000 of you used your power as part of Write for Rights 2020 to stand up and seek justice and freedom for some amazing people. Whether signing petitions, writing letters or emailing authorities - your actions have been heard...

Dec 21 2020 10:45AM
2020 human rights victories

2020 has been a year like no other. The Coronavirus pandemic changed lives for millions across the world. However even in times of difficulty, we continued to stand up for human rights.