Thank you for raising your voice for Palestinian rights.
You’re part of a growing movement demanding justice, accountability and freedom for Palestinian people.
Every action you take – displaying your support, starting conversations and signing petitions – helps power real change. Thanks to people like you, we’re making progress. Here’s just some of what our movement has achieved together:
Ceasefire deal finally reached
In October 2025, a ceasefire deal was finally reached between Israel and Hamas, bringing urgently needed relief for the Palestinian and Israeli families who have suffered through over two years of horrors.
Thank you for helping make this moment possible.
More than two million Amnesty supporters across over 167 Countries and Territories took action: donating, signing petitions and contacting their leaders to demand change. It’s because of the actions of human rights champions that we’ve seen a breakthrough.
However, this ceasefire must not become a smokescreen for Israel’s ongoing genocide. Israeli authorities are still committing genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip, by continuing to deliberately inflict conditions of life calculated to bring about their physical destruction, without signalling any change in their intent. The international community cannot afford to be complacent: states must keep up pressure on Israel to allow unfettered access to humanitarian aid, lift its unlawful blockade and end its ongoing genocide.
Shifting government action in Australia
Here in Australia, consistent pressure from people like you has helped shift the Australian Government’s stance – backing a ceasefire, increasing humanitarian aid funding, and demanding urgent access for life-saving support in Gaza.
In a historic demonstration of people power, tens of thousands came together in August 2025 for the Palestine Action Group’s March for Humanity to demand action from our leaders and the world. Despite NSW Police attempting to shut it down, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the protest — with Amnesty International’s endorsement cited in the judgement.
Amnesty’s Occupied Palestinian Territory Spokesperson, Mohamed Duar, was invited to speak alongside leading activists, artists and public figures. The march was broadcast globally – and seen by Palestinians in Gaza, who know they are not alone.
Afterwards, Foreign Minister Wong announced a further $20 million for food and aid for Palestinians in Gaza, bringing the government’s total contribution to $130 million.
People power works.
Amnesty’s research is shaping global justice
Amnesty’s on-the-ground research was cited as evidence by South Africa in its case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, which ordered emergency measures to help protect Palestinians. Our work was also cited by UN Special Rapporteur, Francesca Albanese, in her report to the Human Rights Council.
On 22 November 2024, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and former Israeli Minister of Defence, Yoav Gallant, for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Exposing complicity in human rights abuses
A new report by Amnesty uncovered how HD Hyundai machinery had been widely used in demolitions of Palestinian-owned structures in the OPT. Whilst the company denies their involvement, images and videos verified by Amnesty and local human rights groups identified 59 Palestinian-owned homes, businesses and other structures that were demolished between September 2019 and February 2025 using machinery made by HD Hyundai.
These demolitions resulted in the forced displacement of approximately 250 Palestinians and damaged the livelihoods of hundreds of others. Working with Amnesty’s Evidence Lab, Amnesty verified a total of 347 images and videos of demolitions obtained through partnerships with local organisations.
This vital research is only possible thanks to our people-powered movement. Your support enables Amnesty to conduct extensive investigations, expose human rights abuses and push people with power to uphold human rights.
People power changes lives
Mahmoud Khalil freed following international pressure
After more than three months of unjust detention, Mahmoud Khalil was finally released on bail by a U.S. District Court Judge in June. He is now free to return home, embrace his wife, and hold his newborn child.
On March 8, Mahmoud was unlawfully detained by U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents while walking home from an Iftar celebration with his pregnant wife. He was targeted for his role in peaceful student protests at Columbia University, where he was exercising his right to freedom of expression in support of Palestinian rights.
Thousands of Amnesty International supporters here in Australia took action demanding his release. To everyone who spoke out, thank you.
Mahmoud’s detention is emblematic of the growing pattern of authoritarian practices by the Trump administration that undermine human rights to silence protest and chill public debate. Freedom of speech is not a privilege. It is a right that must be respected, without exception, both in the United States and around the world. We will continue to monitor Mahmoud’s case and push for an end to politically motivated targeting of students and activists everywhere.
Palestinian surgeon Dr Khaled Al Serr freed
Dr Al Serr was working at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis when he was taken by Israeli forces, along with other healthcare workers. He spent more than six months in detention without charges or trial in conditions that constitute enforced disappearance, a crime under international law.
After handing over more than 3,000 signatures in October 2024, we learned that Palestinian surgeon Dr Khaled Al Serr was freed and reunited with his family.
“I learned that there was a campaign calling for my release. It gave me comfort and strength when I needed that so much.”
Dr Khaled Al Serr
Securing safety for Palestinians in Australia
As part of a broader community-led push, Amnesty has also helped secure temporary protection visas for more Palestinians seeking safety in Australia, as well as work, Medicare, and study rights for over 800 Palestinians who arrived on tourist visas.
Thank you
These breakthroughs are only possible because people like you choose to act. Whether it’s spreading the word, displaying your support, signing a petition or donating – it all adds up. You’re helping build a world where every person lives with freedom, equality, and justice.
If you haven’t already, please consider giving a regular gift to keep this work going. It goes a long way in helping us to investigate human rights abuses, expose the truth, and mobilise people to take action.
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who take injustice personally. We are campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all – and we can only do it with your support.
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