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Write for Rights 2020: You’re already changing lives!

6 May 2021 | 5:38 pm

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Right to Protest Australia

Defeat of Tasmanian Government’s anti-protest laws a win for human rights and the right to protest

25 March 2021 | 3:10 pm

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Human Rights Asia

Myanmar: suspension of security assistance welcome, but more needs to be done to protect human rights

8 March 2021 | 7:57 am

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Chile: Amnesty International demands investigations into Carabineros’ former and current General Directors for human rights violations

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Pegasus Project: Macron among world leaders selected as potential targets of NSO spyware

21 July 2021 | 10:03 am

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The Pegasus Project: Massive data leak reveals Israeli NSO Group’s spyware used to target activists, journalists, and political leaders globally

19 July 2021 | 12:07 pm

Refugees Australia

Offshore detention eight years on: 230 people remain trapped on PNG and Nauru and 133 are locked up in prison hotels across Australia

19 July 2021 | 11:18 am

Human Rights Asia

Papuan special autonomy law must ensure protection of Indigenous rights and meaningful involvement of Papuan people

16 July 2021 | 3:20 pm

Freedom of expression, association and assembly Africa

Ethiopia: End arbitrary detentions of Tigrayans, activists and journalists in Addis Ababa and reveal whereabouts of unaccounted detainees

16 July 2021 | 11:39 am

Freedom of expression, association and assembly Central America

Here’s why thousands of people are taking to the streets in Cuba

16 July 2021 | 10:36 am

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Libya: Horrific violations in detention highlight Europe’s shameful role in forced returns

15 July 2021 | 10:01 am

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Amnesty International Australia Launches Media Awards 2021

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Freedom of expression, association and assembly Europe

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