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16 days to stop violence against women
At least one in three women around the world has been physically abused. During 16 Days of Activism, thousands of people and organisations will take a stand against gender-based violence.
Hicks control order to be lifted
We welcome the decision by the AFP not to apply for an extension to the control order on former Guantanamo inmate David Hicks.
Australia boosts aid to DRC
We welcome the Government's announcement it will give an extra $4 million in aid to the DRC.
60th birthday for human rights
On 10 December 2008, people around the world will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Find out about events around Australia, actions you can take and other great resources on our dedicated webpage.
Obama makes history
We urge the President-elect to take concrete steps in his first 100 days in office to bring the USA into line with its human rights obligations.
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Stop executions: Act now
Despite the worldwide trend, a disturbing number of people are executed across Asia each year. Take action now for people who are facing imminent execution.
Christmas Island: equal treatment for asylum seekers
Twelve people are reported to have been rescued from a sinking boat close to the Western Australian Coast and are being transported by the Navy to Christmas Island.
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Hicks control order to be lifted
We are pleased with the decision by the Australian Federal Police not to apply for an extension to the control order on former Guantanamo Bay inmate David Hicks.
A well-founded fear?
The documentary A Well-Founded Fear aired on SBS at 8:30 last night.
NSW Ombudsman calls for review the use of Taser weapons
In his report handed to Parliament yesterday, NSW Ombudsman Bruce Barbour calls for a 2 year review of the use of electroshock weapons such as Tasers by NSW police forces.
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President-elect Obama: commit to human rights
In his first 100 days as President, call on Barack Obama to put human rights at the heart of his administration.
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Return to death penalty will not solve crisis in Jamaica
We call on the Jamaican authorities to reject the death penalty and instead prioritise reforms to the police and justice system in order to tackle the country's violent crime epidemic.
UN troop reinforcements to DRC a first step only
UN troop reinforcements to the Democratic Republic of Congo is a good first step but it is the implementation of these troops that matters.
UN reinforces call for moratorium on executions
We welcome today’s adoption by the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee of a second resolution calling for a worldwide moratorium on the use of the death penalty.
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.
Renewed fighting in DRC breaks precarious ceasefire
Despite the ongoing peace talks between Rebel leader Laurent Nkunda and UN special envoy Olusegun Obasanjo, renewed fighting broke out in the province of North Kivu.
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Amnesty International Australia works with people in Australia and our region to demand respect for human rights and protect people facing abuse. We mobilise people, campaign, conduct research and raise money for our work. We promote a culture where human rights are embraced, valued and protected.