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Death penalty law a milestone for Australia
11 March 2010, 05:31PM 4 comments - add yours
Legislation has passed though the Australian Senate that explicitly prohibits torture and ensures that states are unable to reinstate the death penalty.
President of Burkina Faso commits to lifting barriers to maternal health
13 February 2010, 09:08AM
The President of Burkina Faso has committed to lifting all financial barriers to emergency obstetric care and access to family planning, as part of a strategy to fight maternal mortality in the country.
Mongolia moratorium on executions welcomed
14 January 2010, 05:25PM
In a bold move for the protection of human rights, Mongolia has declared an official moratorium on executions. We welcome this important development as a key step toward full abolition of the death penalty.
Imprisoned Mexican indigenous man freed after ten years
6 January 2010, 03:06PM
Amnesty International has welcomed the release of a Mexican Indigenous man detained for almost 10 years following an unfair trial for murder. Ricardo Ucán Ceca, from Yucatán, was released on 31 December having been imprisoned since June 2000.
New Bill bans torture and the death penalty
19 November 2009, 05:52PM
Amnesty International has welcomed proposed legislation that confirms Australia’s opposition to torture and the death penalty.
Overwhelming support to change the debate on refugees
11 November 2009, 01:10PM
Our supporters have funded full page ads in major newspapers today, asking readers to see that beyond the headlines about asylum seekers, real human beings are involved.
Detained journalist freed in Sri Lanka
9 November 2009, 12:06PM
Journalist Vettivel Jasikaran and his wife Valarmathi Jasikaran were released on 26 October 2009. They had been arbitrarily detained since March 2008 under anti-terror legislation.
The inauguration of the ASEAN Inter-Governmental Commission on Human Rights
29 October 2009, 09:36AM
The establishment of an ASEAN human rights body is a welcome and long-overdue step forward, but commissioners, member states and ASEAN must ensure that this body develops into a true human rights protection and promotion mechanism.
Amnesty International urges President Obama to build on Nobel Peace Prize win
10 October 2009, 09:40AM
We congratulate President Barack Obama, and urge him to keep justice, human rights and the rule of law at the centre of his efforts to promote peace.
Amnesty International commends Government on abolition of detention debt
9 September 2009, 04:44PM
The Government has finally abolished the huge debts imposed on asylum seekers for their involuntary detention.
Amnesty International welcomes Queensland stun gun recommendations
4 September 2009, 04:49PM
Recommendations represent a significant step forward in acknowledging the dangers inherent in stun weapons.
Amnesty International congratulates Mary Robinson on Medal of Freedom
11 August 2009, 01:14PM
Mary Robinson is an outspoken, passionate and forceful advocate for human rights and human dignity in all regions of the world.
Pacific leaders pledge to end violence against women
7 August 2009, 01:05PM
Pacific Islands heads of government have shown strong leadership by committing to eradicate sexual violence and gender-based violence in the Pacific region.
Harmonising of laws a welcome step to end violence
27 July 2009, 01:46PM
In a step forward for the protection of women and children, the Federal and NSW governments have announced a joint examination of ways to harmonise domestic violence and family law.
Action brings investigation and safety
23 July 2009, 05:37PM
An investigation into threats made against Brazilian peasant farmer and land rights activist, José Luís da Silva, his wife, Severina dos Santos Silva, and their family has brought protection and safety.
Togo: Fifteenth country in Africa to abolish the death penalty
23 June 2009, 12:04PM
Togo today decided to abolish the death penalty following a unanimous vote by the national assembly.
Amnesty International applauds Government torture ban
22 May 2009, 03:46PM
Amnesty International welcomes the announcement that the Australian Government will support absolute prohibition against torture, both internationally and at home.
Australia to support UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
27 March 2009, 12:06PM
Amnesty International welcomes news that the Australian Government will make good on its election commitment to officially support the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Ye Guozhu released from prison
10 March 2009, 02:06PM
Some good news! Ye Guozhu, housing rights activist in China, was released from prison on 15 October 2008.
Ma Khin Khin Leh set free
27 February 2009, 03:17PM
Ma Khin Khin Leh was among 24 political prisoners set free in Myanmar on 24 February 2009. Amnesty International Australia had been campaigning for her release since 2004.
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