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More than 30,000 Australians demand the Government do more to help those still trapped in Afghanistan
More than 30,000 people have signed an Amnesty International petition since the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan two weeks ago, asking the Australian Government to increase the humanitarian intake to at least 20,000, fast track visas and ensure the borders of neighbouring countries remain open for those trying to flee. With US troops set to …
Afghanistan Crisis: It’s time for Australia to step up, not step down
Australia must redouble resettlement efforts for Afghanistan or risk an unforgivable betrayal.
What was the “Tampa affair” and why does it matter?
Two decades on, the Tampa Affair has changed Australian refugees policy forever with one of the most aggressive responses in the world.
Najeeba Wazefadost shares what it’s like for women and girls in Afghanistan
The Taliban have taken over Afghanistan and there are already reports of killings and human rights violations, particularly for women and girls.
3000 places for people from Afghanistan wholly insufficient
Australia has the capacity to at least match the humanitarian resettlement commitments of its allies.
Refugee Advisory Group: Afghanistan Crisis
Amnesty International’s Refugee Advisory Group has written to Alex Hawke, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, urging him to take tangible and meaningful steps to help Afghan people who are now facing an imminent humanitarian crisis.
Australia must step up and extend humanitarian program to Afghanistan
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 …
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Media Awards: Spotlight on the 2017 Print/Online Winner
Each year the Amnesty International Australia Media Awards acknowledge those Australian media stories that have presented a fair and balanced report of a human rights issue, highlighted hidden abuses and encouraged an audience’s greater understanding of a human rights issue. With a week left before entries close for this year’s 2021 awards, we’re celebrating winners …
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Libya: Horrific violations in detention highlight Europe’s shameful role in forced returns
Fresh evidence of harrowing violations, including sexual violence, against men, women and children intercepted while crossing the Mediterranean Sea and forcibly returned to detention centres in Libya, highlights the horrifying consequences of Europe’s ongoing cooperation with Libya on migration and border control, said Amnesty International in a report published today. ‘No one will look for …