January 26 is Invasion Day
20 January 2023 | 12:12 pm
‘We have been fighting, surviving, resisting and being resilient for over 200 years and still we must fight.’
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5 Kids Books To Read Over the Summer
4 January 2023 | 4:40 pm
What we read to our kids and loved this year, from the staff at Amnesty International Australia.
Jailed for a Facebook Post: Protect Shahnewaz Chowdhury From Years in Prison (W4R 2022)
9 December 2022 | 11:40 am
Shahnewaz Chowdhury’s was arrested for his Facebook post and detained for 80 days under Bangladesh’s oppressive Digital Security Act.
Report: Older people face heightened risks, unable to access housing in displacement following Russian invasion of Ukraine
8 December 2022 | 3:48 pm
Older people in Ukraine have been disproportionately impacted by death and injury during Russia’s invasion.
Ukraine: Russia’s unlawful transfer of civilians a war crime and likely a crime against humanity – new report
10 November 2022 | 11:01 am
Russian authorities forcibly transferred and deported civilians from occupied areas of Ukraine in what amounted to war crimes and likely crimes against humanity, Amnesty International said in a new report published today. The report, “Like a Prison Convoy”: Russia’s Unlawful Transfer of Civilians in Ukraine and Abuses During ‘Filtration’, details how Russian and Russian-controlled forces […]
What does Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover mean for human rights?
7 November 2022 | 1:07 pm
If you’ve spent even a little bit of time on the internet lately, you’ve probably been unable to avoid seeing news, posts and even memes about Elon Musk and Twitter. The billionaire entrepreneur originally stated in April that he was going to buy Twitter for $44 billion dollars. Then he said he wasn’t going to […]
Explainer: Why we need a Human Rights Act for Australia
7 November 2022 | 11:53 am
Did you know that Australia is the only liberal democracy in the world without a Human Rights Act?
Looking for more resources to guide your Amnesty Group?
4 November 2022 | 5:39 pm
Looking for more resources to guide your Amnesty Group? Human Rights Education Materials & Resources Activist Skill-Up Resources To brush up on generic activist skills, head over to our Activist Skill Up Series. There is a range of useful resources to explore and develop your skill set and confidence, including: Resources for Teachers & Educators […]
Myanmar: Investigation reveals aviation fuel supply chain linked to war crimes
3 November 2022 | 4:00 pm
Amnesty investigation reveals aviation fuel supply chain linked to war crimes in Myanmar.
Climate Justice Toolkit – The Australian Climate Case
2 November 2022 | 10:55 am
Hello, We’re Uncle Pabai and Uncle Paul. We’re two Traditional Owners from Guda Maluyligal in the Torres Strait, and we’re taking the Australian government to court for failing to prevent climate change. Climate change is already here on our islands. Storm surges are getting worse and the seasons have changed as well. Our gardens now […]
