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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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Jan 25 2018 8:58AM
Human Rights and Words that Burn

What comes to mind when you think of human rights? Perhaps shocking footage of violations on the news, provocative headlines in the press, or treatment you have witnessed or experienced. Surely there will be time enough to talk about...

Jan 24 2018 6:10PM
Taking Pride in Our Unions - Part 2 - Hidden from History: How Trade Unions Championed LGBT+ Equality

An LGBT History Month blog series celebrating trade union and LGBTI solidarity

Jan 24 2018 6:09PM
Taking Pride in Our Unions - Part 1

An LGBT History Month blog series celebrating trade union and LGBTI solidarity

Jan 23 2018 12:53PM
9 Films about children’s rights

Written by Vanessa Terschluse and Sena Atici Amnesty campaigns for the protection and respect of children’s rights. It is everyone's responsibility to protect and empower children so that they are healthy, happy and engaged citizens...

Jan 21 2018 10:27AM
Human Rights Day 2017: Free Prisoners of Conscience

On 10 December 2017, over 100 activists gathered to mark # HumanRightsDay2017 at Chinese Embassy in London，calling for # FreePrisonersOfConscience # FreeLiuXia # FreeIlhamTohti # TashiWangchuk in cold and sleet weather. # 國際人權日2017...

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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