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Breakthrough in access to justice for all rights
Amnesty International has welcomed the adoption of the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, by the UN General Assembly's Third Committee in New York.
Afghan man’s death sentence quashed
Death sentence - originally handed down for downloading documents examining women’s roles in Islam - overturned.
End of child executions in Iran
Iran’s announced abolition of the death penalty for under-18s should be implemented immediately.
Free Canberra seminar
The UDHR 60 years on – What it means for Australia today is the second in a series of three great free seminars. Held on 22 October.
Martti Ahtisaari awarded Nobel Peace Prize 2008
On 10 October 2008, Martti Ahtisaari was announced as the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for his important conflict resolution work in situations of grave human rights abuse.
Freedom for U Win Tin
Seven prisoners of conscience including prominent Government opponent U Win Tin have been released in Myanmar. While this is great news and a victory for justice, there are still some 2,100 prisoners of conscience behind bars in Myanmar today.
Secret Policeman’s Ball in Australia
© AIThe Secret Policeman’s Ball is back, bringing the world’s finest comic talent together on one stage in support of Amnesty International. This year on 5 October, the comedy spectacular will be broadcast live to Australian cinemas for the first time ever!
Belarusian prisoner of conscience released
Amnesty International welcomes the early release of Belarusian prisoner of conscience Alyaksandr Kazulin. The former opposition presidential candidate was pardoned by a presidential decree on 16 August.
Immigration detention reforms a welcome step
Australia's immigration detention system has finally been brought into line with other Western democracies, following reforms announced today that will see asylum seekers detained as a last resort and for the shortest practicable time. The Government must now amend the Migration Act to ensure these principles are protected by legislation says Amnesty International.
Award for man of figures and fun
© AIAMichael Becker’s sense of humour stood him in good stead during his early years with Amnesty International when, as treasurer of the South Australia and Northern Territory Branch Committee, balancing the budget was a well-nigh impossible task.
Colombia: Ingrid Betancourt gains her freedom
Amnesty International has welcomed the news that on 2 July former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt at last gained her freedom after more than six years in captivity at the hands of the guerrilla group, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
Sami Al Hajj thanks Amnesty International members
We wish to thank everyone who wrote a letter to Sami Al Hajj, the 39-year-old Sudanese Al Jazeera cameraman who had been held in US custody since December 2001. We recently forwarded to him 10,000 Amnesty International members' letters, and he has replied with the following message...
UN brings rights in from the Cold War
Amnesty International welcomes the adoption by the Human Rights Council of the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Optional Protocol).
US Supreme Court decision welcomed
Reacting to the US Supreme Court ruling recognising the right of foreign nationals detained in Guantánamo Bay to challenge their detention in US civilian courts on, Amnesty International said the decision was an "essential step forward towards the restoration of the rule of law."
The law of the land
A critical breakthrough at Grassy Narrows in Canada is a perfect opportunity for the government of Ontario to take a stand for the human rights of Indigenous peoples.
Sami Al Hajj has been released from Guantanamo
Sami Al Hajj, the 39-year-old Sudanese Al Jazeera cameraman who had been held in US custody since December 2001, has finally been transferred back to Sudan from Guantanamo.
Same-sex discrimination removed
We welcome the Attorney-General’s announcement that it will be introducing laws to remove discrimination against same-sex relationships from federal legislation.
Pakistan ratifies UN human rights convention
Amnesty International welcomes Pakistan's ratification of a key human rights treaty and signing of two others.
Labour activist Mahmoud Salehi released
Mahmoud SalehiThe ITUC, ITF and Amnesty International has welcomed the release from Sanandaj prison, in Iran's Kordestan Province, of independent labour activist Mahmoud Salehi, after one year of imprisonment.
Activists released from prison in Ethiopia
© PrivateTwo human rights activists have been released from prison in Ethiopia having been detained since November 2005. Daniel Bekele and Netsanet Demissie were released on 28 March 2008 after receiving a presidential pardon.
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