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DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS

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Individuals at risk Asia

Action launched for Australian prisoner of conscience, Chau Van Kham

30 October 2020 | 3:01 pm

Amnesty International Australia has today launched a new campaign for Vietnamese Australian...

Gender and sexuality Australia

Perth Lord Mayor’s comments reveal ignorance and bigotry

30 October 2020 | 12:36 pm

Amnesty International Australia stands with the Trans and Gender Diverse communities in Australia...

Refugees Australia

Sporting legends Sonny Bill Williams and Craig Foster call on the Australian Government to accept NZ’s offer to resettle refugees still stuck offshore for more than seven years

28 October 2020 | 9:44 am

Former All Black and NRL superstar, Sonny Bill Williams, and former Socceroo, Craig Foster, have...

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Human Rights Australia

Serious questions for DFAT following disturbing violation of women at Hamad International Airport

26 October 2020 | 12:40 pm

Responding to this morning’s comments by Foreign Affairs Minister, Marise Payne, concerning the...

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Women's rights Middle East

B20 Saudi Arabia: With women activists jailed, “empowerment” summit is a sham

23 October 2020 | 11:47 am

With women’s empowerment topping the agenda at today’s B20 Summit, hosted by Saudi Arabia,...

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Indigenous rights Australia

LNP curfews raise serious human rights concern and potential breach of international law

21 October 2020 | 1:23 pm

The LNP in Queensland proposing a curfew on children in Far North Queensland is extremely...