Human rights Australia Authorities must effectively regulate social media instead of banning children and young people 21 November 2024 | 12:41 pm Responding to proposals by the Australian government to ban social media access for children under... Read More
Freedom of expression, association and assembly Asia Hong Kong: Mass sentencing of opposition figures highlights dire state of justice system 21 November 2024 | 8:47 am Responding to the jail sentences of up to 10 years handed to 45 Hong Kong opposition figures... Read More
Human rights Europe Russia: Shameful veto of Security Council resolution on Sudan leaves millions of civilians at continued risk 20 November 2024 | 10:39 am Reacting to Russia’s veto of a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution on 18 November demanding an... Read More
Human rights Australia 5 inclusive language tips you need to know about 19 November 2024 | 11:49 am Inclusive language is language free from words, phrases or tones that reflect prejudiced,... Read More
Human Rights Act Australia A Human Rights Act: addressing Australia’s housing crisis 18 November 2024 | 2:24 pm Australia is facing a severe housing crisis. Pensioners are living in their cars; single parents... Read More
Human rights Europe Ukraine: Russian strikes amounting to war crimes continue to kill and injure children 18 November 2024 | 11:53 am An Amnesty International statement today highlighted the ongoing plight of children in Ukraine, who... Read More
Human Rights Act Australia Senate Committee’s failure to support the right to housing affirms urgent need for a federal Human Rights Act 15 November 2024 | 5:44 pm The Senate Economics Legislation Committee has today failed to ensure Australians’ human right to... Read More
Australia: give permanent protection to people seeking asylum 14 November 2024 | 4:35 pm ... Read More
Economic, social and cultural rights Asia India: Landmark Supreme Court judgement must serve as a turning point in hate campaign against Muslims’ 14 November 2024 | 8:59 am Responding to the pan-India guidelines laid down today by the Supreme Court of India to prevent... Read More
Responsive campaigning North America “Unconscionable”: U.S. Fails to Implement U.S. Law in Response to Israel’s Blocking of Aid 14 November 2024 | 8:49 am In response to the confirmation by Secretary of State Blinken today that the Government of Israel... Read More
Civilians, healthcare workers, journalists, and humanitarian staff are not a target. 13 November 2024 | 5:00 pm It has been over 400 days since the devastating escalation of violence in Gaza and the Occupied... Read More
Economic, social and cultural rights Asia India: Big win for people’s rights as top court condemns ‘bulldozer justice’ 13 November 2024 | 12:37 pm Responding to the recent verdict of the Supreme Court of India condemning “bulldozer justice”,... Read More
Freedom of expression, association and assembly Asia China: Urgently release human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng and activist Xu Yan 13 November 2024 | 10:05 am On 29 October 2024, Suzhou Intermediate Court sentenced Yu Wensheng to three years in prison and... Read More
Refugee rights Australia Federal Government’s move to reimpose punitive measures & deportation orders post High-Court ruling, result in grave threat to people seeking asylum 12 November 2024 | 10:27 am Amnesty International Australia firmly rejects the Federal Government’s response to last week’s... Read More
Human rights Global Explainer: Are there rules in a war? 12 November 2024 | 9:58 am Absolutely. The rules of war are known as International Humanitarian Law and include the Geneva... Read More
Climate justice Global Global: Alarming footage reinforces dangers of hosting COP29 in a country with close links to fossil fuel companies 11 November 2024 | 11:54 am Responding to a Global Witness investigation that appears to show the chief executive of... Read More
Economic, social and cultural rights Global Global: FIFA should halt process for 2034 World Cup bid and demand credible human rights strategy for 2030 11 November 2024 | 11:52 am FIFA should halt the process to select Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 men’s World Cup... Read More
Economic, social and cultural rights Middle East Saudi Arabia: Shortfalls in migrant workers’ insurance scheme highlight need for major reforms on eve of ILO labour complaint 8 November 2024 | 9:43 am Major and comprehensive reforms are urgently needed to protect migrant workers in Saudi Arabia,... Read More
Stand with Azerbaijani activists silenced for climate justice 7 November 2024 | 9:17 pm Demand the immediate and unconditional release of Anar Mammadli and the dropping of all charges... Read More
Human rights North America Amnesty International Will Defend Human Rights During President-Elect Trump’s Second Term 7 November 2024 | 11:54 am Amnesty International reminds President-elect Trump and all elected officials across the country... Read More