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Protect 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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Activism Global

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

12 March 2021 | 5:38 pm

Video verified by Amnesty International shows police shooting at and killing a protester in Myanmar.

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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Death penalty Global

Amnesty International Global Death Penalty Report: Death Sentences and Executions 2020

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Human Rights Australia

#StrandedAussies at risk of becoming #ForgottenAussies if the government doesn’t act on UN Committee recommendation

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Human Rights Australia

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Human Rights Europe

Australia must stand with Belarusian protesters, older people, women and children: Amnesty International

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Human Rights Asia

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9 April 2021 | 2:24 pm

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Refugees Australia

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Human Rights Australia

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