Responding to the UN Security Council’s adoption of a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire “for the duration of the month of Ramadan leading to a lasting sustainable ceasefire” as well as the immediate and unconditional release of hostages and greater humanitarian access to Gaza, Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnès Callamard said: “This resolution is […]
Responding to the new report naming three South Asian countries – Bangladesh, Pakistan and India – having the worst air quality globally at a time when the World Meteorological Organization has issued a ‘red alert’ for global warming indicators, Ann Harrison, Amnesty International’s Climate Adviser, said: “The climate ‘red alert’ in addition to prolonged exposure […]
All materials and information are supplied. Do come and join us as we write letters for prisoners of conscience. “Only when the last prisoner of conscience has been freed, when the last torture chamber has been closed, when the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a reality for the world’s people, will our […]
The 2024 Palm Sunday Walk for Peace and Justice for Refugees will take place on Sunday 24 March. We will meet at the Gregory Street Amphitheatre at 4pm then walk along the Strand footpath to Strand Park before returning to the Amphitheatre where there will be several short speeches from Walk participants and organisers. The […]
Bendigo Amnesty members will meet near the Rowing Club at Noon with Amnesty signage and walk around Lake Weeroona to add their kilometres to the BIG WALK for Refugees. We’re walking to show support for 10,000 people seeking asylum who are still waiting to call Australia home after more than 10 years. So add your […]
People will gather near a busy thoroughfare displaying signs calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, immediate unimpeded access to humanitarian aid, and an end to destruction of Palestinian homes in The West Bank. Hopefully, support will build for another one or two vigils leading up to a rally in May on the anniversary of the […]
Amnesty International Australia’s Human Rights Legal Group Western Australia, the Ashiana Humanitarian Network, and Murdoch University in partnership present Contemporary Developments in Australian Refugee Law. Featured speakers include Ashiana’s Directors Mary Nangrahary, Farid Popal, Robert Lindsay in addition to Murdoch University’s Dr Mary Anne Kenny. Developments in both domestic and international case law and how […]
For more than 60 years since we started, we’ve campaigned for justice, freedom, equality and dignity wherever it has been denied. Together we’ve made immense progress in the advancement of human rights, but right now, there are communities around the world enduring attacks on their fundamental human rights. So, we all must continue to advocate […]
Amnesty is honoured to work closely with the oldest continuing culture in the world. We value the relationships we have with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia. To be an effective human rights organisation, we’ll continue working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in their fight for justice in order to achieve […]
Fundamental human rights in Australia such as the right to assembly, peaceful protest and freedom of speech are under threat. Now more than ever, establishing an Australian Human Rights Act is crucial. Australia is the only liberal democracy in the world without a federal Human Rights Act. Anti-discrimination laws protect people’s right to live free […]