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Sir Mo Farah perhaps worded it best when he said: “The Queen made me a knight, Donald Trump made me an alien,” in response to a US ban on refugees from predominantly-Muslim countries. In a move President Trump claimed was “extreme vetting” to “keep terrorists out”, the new US President signed an executive order to …
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The Australian Government’s refusal to condemn President Trump’s hateful actions, effectively blocking tens of thousands of people seeking safety, must be called out for what it really is – shameful, Amnesty International said. According to media reports, in response to Trump’s Executive Order banning entry to the USA for refugees from war-torn countries such as …
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In reaction to President Trump’s Executive Order to effectively prevent refugees from seeking resettlement in the USA, Salil Shetty, Secretary General at Amnesty International said: “President Trump’s Executive Order effectively blocking those fleeing war and persecution from war-torn countries such as Syria, from seeking safe haven in the USA are an appalling move with potentially …
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Here at Amnesty International Australia, we’re outraged on a daily basis by countless cases of men and women being arrested for doing things that we take for granted – like tweeting about the government or sharing thoughts about a human rights issue. Our human rights are universal and when they’re blatantly violated, we’ve got something …
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The image of a group of men in suits making decisions about the rights of women is becoming an emblematic sign of the backlash against our human rights, particularly those related to women’s bodily integrity and reproductive and sexual freedoms. Just two days after the massive demonstrations for equality and against discrimination that took place …
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U.S. President Donald Trump has issued several executive orders related to immigration, including constructing a wall on the border with Mexico, building more detention centers, and stripping sanctuary cities of federal funding. Protect communities’ safety “We will fight this dangerous move with everything we’ve got,” said Margaret Huang, executive director of Amnesty International USA. “This wall …
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Whistleblower and human rights hero Edward Snowden thanks the more than 1 million supporters who raised their voices for him. “I want to thank you, humbly and with a full heart, for your unwavering advocacy and support. More than a million of you came together to say in one voice that the truth matters. My …
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The Social Reinvestment WA campaign was launched today, outlining a new approach to justice in Western Australia that would promote community safety, social wellbeing and inclusive justice for all people. A coalition of organisations, including Amnesty International, Social Reinvestment WA is the leading advocate in tackling the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people …
Millions of women, men, children and pets around the world took to the streets over the weekend to voice their opposition to the hateful rhetoric of President Donald Trump and to stand up for gender equality. Over 600 rallies in 60 countries took place to coincide with Trump’s first day in office. In Washington DC alone, …
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By Margaret Huang, executive director at Amnesty International USA On the 20th of January, the eyes of the world will be on Washington, DC as a new U.S. president takes the oath of office. Donald J. Trump and his administration will assume responsibility for upholding the laws of the land – including the United States’ …
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