Amnesty International speaks to six Uyghur parents who have been separated from their children in the hopes of reunification.
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Understanding and supporting your non-binary friends
We must first understand what gender binary is and how it affects our view of gender.
India protests explained
You may have heard about large scale protests by Indian farmers which have been going on for several months. Protests began on the outskirts of Delhi on November 26 when farmers from Punjab and Haryana states marched to the city and created a number of protest sites. The protests are in response to new farm …
LGBTQIA+ conversion practices are finally banned in Victoria!
Thanks to the advocacy of survivors and allies, LGBTQA+ Victorians are now protected from harmful conversion practices. On 4 February 2021 the Victoria’s Legislative Council passed the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill (2020). The Bill protects LGBTQA+ Victorians from harmful change or suppression practices, otherwise known as conversion practices. The Bill puts in …
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Queer people are beautiful. Period.
As the Victorian Legislative Council debates the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Bill this week, I would like you to know that far from being aberrant, Queerness is beautiful. We do not need to be prayed for. In fact, we as Queer people, demand that the public see us as complex and multi-faceted human beings …
Everything you need to know about internet shutdowns
Internet shutdowns are used to stop protests, censor speeches, control elections and silence populations. In 2019 alone, internet shutdowns occurred 213 times in 33 separate countries with a noticeable trend towards longer and more targeted shutdowns. But, what are internet shutdowns and why are they a human rights issue? What is an internet shutdown? An …
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5 Australian human rights cases to take action for this January
In 2020, our global movement continued to stand up for justice, freedom and equality. We took action for the human rights of all, despite the difficult circumstances of a global pandemic. In Australia, we experienced some of the strictest lockdowns in the world. Standing up for what’s right and demanding human rights for all looked …
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2020 human rights wins to celebrate right now
It’s been a difficult year, with many people facing familiar and new hardships. Despite the difficult circumstances, our global community continued courageously standing up for justice, freedom and equality. From writing letters and signing petitions to protesting in a safe way, people came together to take action and show that change is possible. Celebrate these …
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Explainer: What is happening in Ethiopia’s Tigray province?
Conflict in Ethiopia’s northern state, Tigray, has continued to escalate in recent weeks, with hundreds of soldiers and civilians killed and tens of thousands of refugees fleeing to nearby Sudan. The conflict involves a dispute between regional forces in the northern region of Tigray and the national government, led by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. …
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Quiz: Think you know human rights quotes?
Powerful words have the power to raise awareness, unite people in a common cause and ultimately change the world. Can you identify who said these inspirational quotes about our rights? Want to do your own bit for human rights? Join Amnesty today!