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Two children holding Amnest human rights placards in the Welsh language
Two children holding Amnest human rights placards in the Welsh language

We campaign on a range of domestic and international human rights issues.

Our current work in Wales covers a variety of areas, including pushing for a new Welsh Human Rights Bill to strengthen protections against discrimination and for stronger everyday rights in areas like housing. We are campaigning for the Welsh Government and other public bodies to put human rights at the heart of everything they do.

Our vision is of a world where those in power keep their promises, respect international law and are held to account. We believe that acting in solidarity and compassion with people everywhere can change our societies for the better.

We believe in a Wales where everyone can discover the power of their rights.

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Press Release

Wales: UK Government figures show children under 15 targeted by discriminatory counter-terrorism approach

With the Prevent duty targeting a disproportionate number of under-15s, Amnesty Wales calls on the Welsh government to demand Westminster abolishes its counter-terrorism programme to protect children from discrimination.
Iran

Wales: Cardiff comedy night will shine spotlight on UK nationals jailed in Iran

The one-night-only Stand Up in the Park 2022 comedy event (Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, 8pm) brings together leading comedians Stephen Bailey, Eleanor Tiernan and Carl Donnelly for a special evening of open-air comedy, with a portion of the proceeds going to Amnesty International.
Rights Education

Comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean joins Amnesty's book club to inspire activism in children in Wales

Welsh comedian and writer, Kiri Pritchard-McLean has joined Amnesty International UK’s book club for children – Reading Rebels – to educate children on social justice issues.
Press Release

Amnesty UK to host first-ever Wales national conference / Mae Amnest DU yn croesawu Cynhadledd Gyntaf Amnest Cymru

Amnesty International's first ever Welsh conference - Wales: small nation, global human rights defender - is set to celebrate activism in Wales on human rights issues of both national and international interest.