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Human Rights Europe

Europe: COVID-19 lockdowns expose racial bias and discrimination within police

24 June 2020 | 10:01 am

Police enforcing COVID-19 lockdowns across Europe have disproportionately targeted ethnic minority...

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Activism North America

USA: End unlawful police violence against Black Lives Matter protests

23 June 2020 | 7:30 pm

Amnesty International identifies and maps out police violence nationwide since 26 May Almost 500...

Protestors chant and bend down on their knees. They hold handmade red, yellow and black signs saying 'stop don't shoot' and Black Lives Matter. Woman in front raises her fist and is wearing an Aboriginal flag tshirt.

United civil society across Australia call for a National Anti-Racism Strategy

11 June 2020 | 3:37 pm

Organisations representing Asian-Australians, Indigenous people, African-Australians, and diverse...

Protestors chant and bend down on their knees. They hold handmade red, yellow and black signs saying 'stop don't shoot' and Black Lives Matter. Woman in front raises her fist and is wearing an Aboriginal flag tshirt.

Freedom of expression, association and assembly Australia

Amnesty International Australia seeking videos and testimony of pepper spray incident at Sydney rally

9 June 2020 | 6:11 pm

Responding to the use of pepper spray by NSW Police on activists at the peaceful protests on...

People gather to protest for Indigenous rights. Someone holds a sign that says: 'We stand together'.

Freedom of expression, association and assembly Australia

Peaceful protest is a human right – police should work with organisers

5 June 2020 | 4:23 pm

Responding to attempts by NSW police to ban peaceful protests in Sydney tomorrow, Amnesty...

Drug suspects in the Philippines sit on the ground with their heads down, a canal and city skyline in the background

Human Rights Asia

Philippines: UN ‘war on drugs’ report reveals urgent need for international investigation

5 June 2020 | 11:29 am

‘War’ has seen thousands murdered by police as part of a widespread and systematic attack...