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Jun 8 2017 10:00PM
The 50 best protest songs ever

Protest songs have appeared in popular music since before most can remember. From Billie Holiday’s ‘Strange Fruit’ lamenting KKK lynchings back in 1939, through Dylan, roots reggae, punk, nu metal and pretty much any genre you can...

Jun 8 2017 10:00PM
What human rights activists look like

What do you picture when you think of human rights activists? Whatever you might think, the reality of activism is that it comes in all different shapes, faiths, races, genders, ages and sexualities. One common misconception...

Jun 8 2017 10:00PM
The best human rights films

We're lucky to live in a time when documentary makers have an amazing platform to create and broadcast important documentaries on human rights. Film is an incredible way not only to share information, but to help people emotionally...

Jun 8 2017 10:00PM
5 ways to make a difference right now

Feel powerless after GE 2017? You're not. With a new government it's more important than ever that we press them to protect human rights here and abroad. They're going to hear us from their first day until their last. Because we know...

Jun 6 2017 4:02PM
Illustrator and Waterstones Children’s Laureate UK Chris Riddell upholds children's rights

Amnesty Ambassador Chris Riddell will step down as the 9 th Children's Laureate on 7 June, a day ahead of the General Election. He has written a statement calling on the UK to urgently address three key human rights issues that affect...