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Attacks on freedom of expression by governments, combined with a flood of misinformation across the world during the Covid-19 pandemic, have had a devastating impact on peoples’ ability to access accurate and timely information to help them cope with the burgeoning global health crisis, said Amnesty International today in a new report. Silenced and Misinformed: […]

It is clear that racism not only exists, it’s a growing problem in Australia. Understanding the extent is the first step to eradicating it.

Amnesty International Australia has made a submission to Victoria’s inquiry into the justice system. The Submission’s focus was on raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility in Victoria.

The Taliban have taken over Afghanistan and there are already reports of killings and human rights violations, particularly for women and girls.

Australians’ current attitudes to their rights and the rights of others.

Amnesty International Australia is calling on the Australian government to immediately and urgently extend its humanitarian program to those fleeing the crisis in Afghanistan. “The security situation has deteriorated so rapidly and dramatically that we must act now. Australia has an obligation to protect those most at risk including human rights defenders, ethnic minorities and […]

Morrison Government regulations introduced into the Senate today will silence charities representing millions of Australians Leaders of Canberra-based charities including Anglicare Australia, St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia, The Benevolent Society, Alliance for Gambling Reform, the ACT Council of Social Service, Public Health Association of Australia and Catholic Social Services have come […]

Campaigning for people who have been wrongfully imprisoned is at the heart of what Amnesty International does. We investigate reports of human rights abuses from all over the world, raise awareness of those abuses in the media, and talk to politicians and people with the power to make a difference. Our compassionate activists and supporters […]

Bangladeshi authorities must end the crackdown on people’s right to freedom of expression online and urgently repeal the draconian Digital Security Act (DSA) unless it can be amended in compliance with international human rights law and standards, Amnesty International said in a new briefing released today. The briefing, “No space for dissent” examines cases under […]

The Amnesty International Australia Media Awards are held to recognise excellence in reporting of human rights issues in the Australian media. We are delighted to announce the judges for this years’ awards for all six categories. Indigenous Issues Reporting Larissa Behrendt, ABC Radio Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt is a Eualeyai/Kamillaroi woman. She is an academic, […]