Amnesty works to support refugees and asylum seekers, including campaigning for the Australian Government to raise the refugee and humanitarian intake, implement solutions that help more people find a safe place to live, and to end offshore detention.

We gather evidence on human rights crises, investigate the situations of vulnerable people on the move, and our global Amnesty movement pushes governments to uphold the rights of refugees and asylum seekers.

Our campaign focuses

Refugees worldwide

Young refugee boy holding someone's hand
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There are currently over 100 million people displaced globally of which over 1.19 million women, men and children need to be resettled in a safe country, yet only 30 countries offer just over 100,000 annual resettlement places.

Who are refugees and people seeking asylum?

They are people from all walks of life – mothers, siblings, cousins and grandparents – who have had no choice but to flee their homes because of war, persecution or violence.

The rights of people seeking safety are not special rights; they are simply human rights such as safe shelter, food and water, the opportunity to work, access to education and legal assistance.

How you can help

Amnesty International Sunshine Coast group members Abbey Ashfield-Crook, Ruth Creffield, Cherish Brown and Nina Ashfield-Crook
Amnesty International Sunshine Coast group members Abbey Ashfield-Crook, Ruth Creffield, Cherish Brown and Nina Ashfield-Crook

Amnesty supporters are asking our government to show leadership and implement practical solutions so that refugees can rebuild their lives in safety.

When human rights are abused, our movement mobilises to hold governments to account and end the abuse.

Thanks to the support of people worldwide, we can send researchers to gather evidence on human rights crises, investigate the situations of vulnerable people on the move, and push governments to act. 

In Australia we also have a small, dedicated caseworker team who support people navigating through Australia’s refugee application process.

ACT NOW

Join the movement defending the human rights of men, women and children seeking safety.

Australia: give permanent protection to people seeking asylum
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