Our report on the state of the world's human rights highlights the impact of the economic crisis and calls for a new deal to go hand-in-hand with the financial solutions currently being developed by world leaders.
While the Government apologised to the "Stolen Generations", the Federal Race Discrimination Act remained suspended in the Northern Territory.
The human rights situation in much of Asia and the Pacific region deteriorated in the first quarter of 2009.
Visit the Amnesty International Report 2009 website for the latest on the state of human rights, both by region and by country, and a range of other useful information and resources. The report is available in six languages.
Powerful governments can suddenly find vast sums of money to combat recession that weren't previously available to stem poverty. In reality, the woes of rich countries are nothing compared with the disasters unfolding in poorer ones.
Use the dropdown menu below to find information on the countries covered in this year's report.
We need urgent action to address the world's growing human rights deficit, says National Director Claire Mallinson. Read more
Our renowned annual reference guide to human rights worldwide is now available to order online.
We're launching a new campaign on human rights and poverty. It's called Demand Dignity. If you want to change the fact that at least 963 million people go to bed hungry every night stay tuned.
