Nigeria: 2020 could be Shell’s year of reckoning
10 February 2020 | 11:01 am
In 2020 Shell will face unprecedented legal scrutiny over decades of human rights abuses...
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Film Screening
'The Australian Dream' Fundraiser Screening
Join Amnesty’s Central Coast Group for a screening of ‘The Australian Dream’ to raise funds for the Aboriginal Youth Empowerment...
February 20, 2020 6:30 pm
Avoca Picture Theatre
69 Avoca Dr, Avoca Beach NSW 2251, Australia
Crisis response
Community event
The Plight of the Uyghur People of East Turkestan - Moonah
Learn the story the world isn’t allowed to know! Unique opportunity to hear a first-hand account from brave Uyghur leader and spokesman....
Crisis response
Community event
The Plight of the Uyghur People of East Turkestan - Sandy Bay
Learn the story the world isn’t allowed to know! Unique opportunity to hear a first-hand account from brave Uyghur leader and spokesman....
February 25, 2020 7:00 pm
Stanley Burbury Theatre, University of Tasmania
Churchill Ave, Sandy Bay TAS 7005, Australia
Climate Change
Community event
Climate Refugees Public Meeting - Refugee Action Campaign
Amnesty International is proud to support the Refugee Action Campaign as they host this public meeting on Climate & Refugees. The effects of...
February 26, 2020 6:30 pm
Copland Lecture Theatre
25a Kingsley St, Acton ACT 2601, Australia
Crisis response
Community event
The Plight of the Uyghur People of East Turkestan - Launceston
Learn the story the world isn’t allowed to know! Unique opportunity to hear a first-hand account from brave Uyghur leader and spokesman....
February 27, 2020 6:00 pm
Macquarie House, Civic Square
92 Cameron St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
Activism
Community event
My New Neighbour Conversation with Moreland City Council
In partnership with Moreland Libraries and Moreland City Council, Amnesty International’s VIC Refugee Network presents a series of...
Gender and sexuality
Community event
NSW LGBTQI Network at Sydney Mardi Gras Parade 2020
Amnesty International calls out injustice wherever it happens, and stands for human dignity. This inspires Amnesty NSW LGBTQI Network supporters to...
Individuals at risk
Letter Writing
Write for Rights Hornsby
Save a life by writing a letter! Join Amnesty International’s Hornsby Group to take action on the biggest human rights event in the world!...
February 29, 2020 10:30 am
Berkelouw Books Hornsby
Shop B30/33/236 Pacific Hwy, Hornsby NSW 2077, Australia
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Australia must raise human rights concerns during president Joko Widodo visit
9 February 2020 | 12:47 pm
Amnesty International Australia and Indonesian human rights lawyer Veronica Koman urge the...
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Free peaceful protesters in Iran
6 February 2020 | 12:01 pm
Help pressure Iran’s authorities to release people imprisoned for peaceful protest.
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Peru: Unlawfully turning away Venezuelans seeking protection
4 February 2020 | 4:53 pm
Peru is betraying its tradition of solidarity with Venezuelans seeking protection and is now...
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South Africa: Mining gathering must confront human rights violations
4 February 2020 | 9:17 am
Mining companies and their stakeholders, including investors, governments and politicians, must...
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SUBMISSION: RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION BILLS – SECOND EXPOSURE DRAFT
3 February 2020 | 4:45 pm
Amnesty International welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission to the...
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Amnesty International Asia Pacific report presents a dim picture of Australia’s human rights record
30 January 2020 | 3:00 am
The publication of Amnesty International’s annual flagship report should be a wake-up call to...
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USA / Israel and OPT: Dismal ‘Peace’ deal would exacerbate violations
29 January 2020 | 12:10 pm
The Trump administration’s dismal package of proposals to violate international law and further...
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Bangladesh: Rohingya children get access to education
29 January 2020 | 11:42 am
The Bangladesh government has announced it will offer schooling and skills training opportunities...
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MYANMAR ‘MUST COMPLY’ WITH ICJ RULING TO PROTECT ROHINGYA
24 January 2020 | 11:27 am
In response to today’s ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordering Myanmar to...
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Ask the PM to Act on Climate Change
23 January 2020 | 6:27 pm
Inaction on the climate crisis by our global political leaders is impacting on the human rights of...
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January 26: time to tell the truth
23 January 2020 | 4:51 pm
We encourage all Australians to use January 26 as a day to reflect on the effects of colonisation...
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ATTACKS ON HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANISATIONS, MEDIA ORGANISATIONS AND JOURNALISTS IN SRI LANKA
17 January 2020 | 12:42 pm
Amnesty International is concerned by multiple reports of harassment, intimidation and attacks on...
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IRAN: POINTED PELLETS, TEAR GAS AND RUBBER BULLETS FIRED AT PLANE PROTESTERS
16 January 2020 | 3:08 pm
Scores arrested after protests at shooting down of Ukrainian passenger plane Injured being turned...
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Viet Nam: Arrests and social media crackdown follow deadly clashes over land
16 January 2020 | 2:58 pm
Social media, particularly Facebook, is increasingly becoming weaponised by Viet Nam to go after...
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Israel: Stop NSO Group exporting spyware to human rights abusers
15 January 2020 | 10:59 am
Israel must revoke the export license of NSO Group whose spyware products have been used in...
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Cambodia: Drop bogus treason case against opposition leader Kem Sokha
14 January 2020 | 5:02 pm
The Cambodian authorities’ treason charges against Kem Sokha, the leader of the country’s...
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Saudi Arabia: Why Amnesty will not attend sham C20 meetings
13 January 2020 | 4:00 pm
The global C20 civil society forum hosted this year by Saudi Arabia is a farcical attempt by the...
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Stop arresting children under the age of 14
23 December 2019 | 6:17 pm
Urge Australia’s Police Commissioners to adopt a moratorium on arrests of any child under 14 now.
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