10 things we achieved together in 2010
From breaking the silence in Burma to championing women’s rights in Iran, 2010 was an incredible year for defending human rights. There were so many great moments, campaigns and actions we achieved thanks to the tireless efforts of our supporters and activists.
We’ve compiled just ten of our highlights below. We couldn’t possibly include everything, but hopefully we've managed to include some of your favourite human rights successes.
Thank you to everyone who supported Amnesty International throughout 2010. By protecting and defending human rights you are helping thousands of people to transform their lives. There should be no doubt of just how much difference your support really does make.
- For more highlights of 2010 please see Our Successes.
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Comments
Leanne | Posted on 23 January 2011, 03:21AM | Report comment
Well done Amnesty and all Amnesty supporters! The world needs you.
Bring on 2011 and more positive changes for humanity!
Ndip Tabot | Posted on 19 January 2011, 01:59AM | Report comment
The Burma Crisis and the result did impressed me greatly.
noor zafar | Posted on 13 January 2011, 06:46PM | Report comment
wiki leaks is nothing more than political tool to make excuses what “justice” has done. Jullian Assange will be used as a tool for hating he only knows about what is well commonly done in behind our backs, either that or
The media only see’s what we see from the outside. “justice” is nothing but a tool to influence people to control people by the power of fear or so what the politicians think people like them abuse the purpose that why “justice” was created.
What is democracy ?, what is justice ?, what is freedom? what is dignity? and what is peace ? People don’t even think about human rights they ignore what they see and these kind of people live in there own fantasy world
Wiki leaks is only an distraction to get people focuses away from what reality is in other world poverty torn countrie
noor zafar | Posted on 13 January 2011, 06:44PM | Report comment
Indonesian Tsunami - Australia gives $1 billion in aid. Pakistan floods - Australia gives $66.5 million in aid. THE WORST floods in Australian history destroys homes, towns, life and businesses - Australian government donates a lazy $1 million.. PULL YOUR FINGER OUT OF YOUR ASS ANNA BLIGH & GILLARD & START LOOKING AFTER YOUR OWN!!!!! Post this to every social network you can think of. try & make them wake the hell up
Lachlan, Amnesty International Australia | Posted on 13 January 2011, 02:57PM | Report comment
John; Amnesty International condemns the ongoing attacks against civilians carried out by armed groups, wherever this may occur, and on relevant governments to provide greater protection, especially for vulnerable religious and ethnic communities.
Just last week we condemned the deadly attack on the Coptic Christian church in Alexandria, Egypt, and called for improved protection ahead of Coptic Christmas on 7 January.
In early November, AI condemned as a war crime the attack on a Catholic church in Baghdad by an armed group in which more than 40 people died. We also made repeated calls on the Iraqi government to do more to protect the country’s Christian minority from the anticipated spike in violent attacks in the lead up to Christmas celebrations and to bring those responsible for violent crimes to justice in accordance with international law.
In October, we joined the Democracy Coalition Project, Human Rights Watch, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran and the International Federation for Human Rights and its affiliate, the Iranian League for the Defence of Human Rights, in calling on the United Nations General Assembly to request the UN Secretary-General to, among a number of requests, appoint a special envoy with the mandate to investigate and report on the human rights situation in Iran, where members of religious minorities, particularly from the unrecognised Baha’i community, Christian converts from Islam, and Sufis have been arrested and sometimes sentenced to long prison terms.
For more information, our report, Iraq: Civilians Under Fire, documents how hundreds of civilians are killed or injured each month – many of whom are specifically targeted by armed groups because of their religious, ethnic or sexual identity or because they speak out against human rights abuses. http://www.amnesty.org.au/news/comments/22939/
Lachlan
Amnesty International Australia
Lachlan, Amnesty International Australia | Posted on 13 January 2011, 02:56PM | Report comment
Thank you everyone for your sharing your favourite moments and your continued support.
Lachlan
Amnesty International Australia
Ndip Tabot | Posted on 12 January 2011, 03:40AM | Report comment
I am very impressed with all the achievements of the year 2010 and do hope that 2011 shall be more brighter and successful.
Tom | Posted on 10 January 2011, 09:06AM | Report comment
Haran (at Webster Wagner Engineering Pty Ltd) - you are able to donate to Amnesty International via cheque through this form: https://www.amnesty.org.au/images/uploads/fundraising/donate_form-1001.pdf (which is also located on our ‘donate’ page).
If you have any further questions please contact Supporter Relations at supporter(at)amnesty.org.au
Kind regards,
- Amnesty International Australia Web Team
Suzie Stephens | Posted on 8 January 2011, 01:02PM | Report comment
It is so wonderful to hear about achievments you have mastered over the past year. I’ve got serious GOOSEBUMPS. Hurrah for Julian he is our new Mother Theresa, but much easier on the eyes. GO AMNESTY YOU GUYS ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH.Good luck for 2011 am excited this year because I’m hoping to be accepted as a working volunteer for Amnesty.My parents are of Lebanese decent and I can’t do enough to free these beautiful Arab women from their endless torment.I only wish they had the parents I had. Happy New Year to all you great supporters
Webster Wagner Engineering Pty Ltd | Posted on 8 January 2011, 08:10AM | Report comment
Hi,
Can you please send us the details to send a donation by cheque for Aministy International?
Regards,
Webster Wagner engineering Pty Ltd
Haran Chelliah
Elena | Posted on 7 January 2011, 03:12PM | Report comment
It is wonderful to see that much has been achieved in 2010 and I do hope that in 2011, 2012, etc… AI will be vocal in defending the rights of refugees wanting to find solace in Australia
John Tapscott | Posted on 7 January 2011, 02:56PM | Report comment
Can anyone enlighten me as to what AI is doing about the persecution of Christians in Iraq, Egypt and Iran and numerous other Islamic countries.?
Helen Tuckey | Posted on 7 January 2011, 02:38PM | Report comment
Been an AI member for all my working life, since meeting people who were tortured when I lived at International House New York in early 1980s. The candle symbol says it all ... well done Amnesty, still much needed in our world.
ANTHONY | Posted on 7 January 2011, 02:29PM | Report comment
With horror and evil in so many places worldwide, Amnesty indeed shines like a beacon of hope.
It’s wonderful having an organization to donate to in order to help our brothers and sisters in so many countries that are struggling to achieve a viable democracy.
Long live Wikileaks
Ros Bradbury | Posted on 7 January 2011, 02:17PM | Report comment
Reading ‘Human Rights Defender’ in a local cafe was the catalyst for me to proudly join Amnesty International.
Mieszko | Posted on 7 January 2011, 02:14PM | Report comment
The release of Aung Sun Suu Kyi was fantastic to see. I hope things make a turn for the better in Burma - but I still have a general sense of foreboding for that country. I hope I’m wrong.
I was also blown away by the impact Wikileaks had on the world - especially in major media. Regardless of your opinions about the various nuances of Wikileaks and Assange, having these incredible issues take the forefront of the media spotlight (wars in Afghanistan and Iran, human rights abuses, the US spying on UN officials - etc) and therefore at the forefront of the general publics mind (hopefully!) was extremely refeshing.