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Nov 4 2024 9:20AM
What is the European Convention on Human Rights?

The European Convention on Human Rights protects us all - no matter who we are. Read more on why we must stand up for the ECHR and keep our rights protected.
Oct 23 2024 6:31PM
At a crossroads: The future of the UK’s asylum system
Image shows signs pointing in different directions and text overlay reads: UK asylum system at a crossroads

The UK asylum system is in desperate need of reform. Fairness and efficiency should be at its core.  We’ve outlined 5 key proposals that can help fix the broken system and ensure that every asylum claim is treated with respect and dignity. 
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.

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Sep 3 2024 4:44PM
These Rights Are Your Rights: An empowering guide for children everywhere

These Rights Are Your Rights: An empowering guide for children everywhere

Sep 2 2024 4:01PM
Women and climate change

Blog by Astrea Kumaradas There’s been quite a lot of focus on climate change in the last few years - discussions on what we can do to prevent global warming, misinformation (unfortunately), and pledges to move towards a more carbon...

Aug 28 2024 3:17PM
31 years disappeared – still no justice!

As of 8 August 2024, the National Register of Missing and Disappeared Persons reported up to 116,386 disappeared and missing persons. With the numbers ever rising, this is not just a historical problem.

Aug 14 2024 3:34PM
Uniting for Change: Afghan Women’s Rights Matter – a background of women’s rights in Afghanistan

Blog by Livia Amato On August 15 th , 2021, the Taliban regained control of Kabul following the US withdrawal. Almost instantly, Afghan women’s rights were severely curtailed. As the third anniversary of this takeover approaches, it is...

Aug 10 2024 6:26PM
Belfast. We stand as one.

Text of speech given by Patrick Corrigan of Amnesty International at the anti-racism solidarity rally in front of Belfast City Hall, Saturday 10 August 2024

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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