Since we launched our Community is Everything campaign, more than 115,000 people in our Amnesty community have taken action to end the over-representation and abuse of Indigenous kids in prison. Together, we’ve achieved so much – with wins across the country. We know when people stand together and speak out, we can create change. So, […]
Whistleblowers expose unlawful or immoral activities conducted by people, organisations, corporations or governments. Too often, they risk their own safety to bring human rights abusers to account and to achieve justice for the abused. Chelsea Manning, whistleblower and human rights activist, jeopardised her freedom in order to raise public awareness of human rights abuses in […]
It started in Poland with a young man trying to impress a young woman. He met her at a festival and she told him about 24-hour events she’d been to in Africa, where people wrote letters of protest to governments. Inspired by her story – and wanting to see her again – he invited her […]
As a key player in the region the Australian Government has significant influence and must ensure that no Rohingya refugees are forced back to Myanmar Australia must also increase humanitarian assistance, immediately agree to an emergency intake of Rohingya refugees to Australia, and use its influence to pressure the Myanmar authorities to end the violence […]
October 10 2017 is the 15th annual World Day Against the Death Penalty. This year the aim is to raise awareness about the reasons why people living in poverty are at a greater risk of being sentenced to death and executed. ‘Dead Man Walking’ is the true story of Sister Helen Prejean, a New Orleans […]
Authorities must not “push-back” Rohingya fleeing violence in Myanmar Refugees sent back to face certain persecution Thailand should provide refugees formal legal status and protection Australia has a crucial role to play in the region and must accept Rohingya refugees from Thailand With the world’s fastest growing refugee crisis developing on its doorstep, Thailand must […]
Article by Katie Young, Online Editor This week marks one month since the recent crisis began in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, forcing 430,000 Rohingya people to flee their homes. So who are the Rohingya? And how did they come to be one of the most persecuted minorities on Earth? Who are the Rohingya? Three years ago, […]
Earlier this year Tony Wright trekked the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory to raise money for Amnesty. Read about his epic journey and find out how you can help us in our fight for human rights. Making a difference I love an adventure, a decent physical challenge, an opportunity to visit new places and […]
1000 musicians, 300 homes, 60 countries… all for one act of welcome you don’t want to miss. Amnesty International and Sofar Sounds have joined forces to create small-scale gigs taking place all across the world on the same night, to support refugees worldwide. It’s happening on 20 September and people have until 10 September to […]
1,000 musicians to play at Amnesty International and Sofar Sounds events globally on 20 September Megan Washington, The Jezabels, Ngaiire, and Kate Miller-Heidke are among the Australian artists to play intimate gigs in Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast, joining musicians in more than 200 cities globally for a day of concerts to unite people […]
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