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As powerful as the national outpouring of solidarity has been following the Christchurch attacks, it’s not enough on its own. Tony Blackett of Amnesty International NZ offers some ways you can take further action against racism. If the last couple weeks have shown us anything, it’s that now, more than ever, we need the human …
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Does the death penalty stop crime? Does it give victims justice? Is there a humane way to execute? Get your facts straight about the death penalty with Amnesty’s top 10 FAQs on capital punishment. 1. Why does Amnesty International oppose the death penalty? The death penalty violates the most fundamental human right – the right to …
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Last weekend the world tuned into Bahrain’s International Circuit and watched one of the glitziest events on the sporting calendar: Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix. But step away from the high-powered cars and the spectacular circuit, you’ll see that Bahrain’s human rights record is not so shiny. Australian footballer Hakeem al-Araibi fled persecution and torture in Bahrain. …
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As someone born to stateless parents, and who has been stateless all my life, I found it impossible to imagine a life of freedom, respect, opportunities and love. It is a life I thought I would never experience. I fled Myanmar (Burma) when I was 16, boarding many boats to seek a country I could …
Invisibility seems like an unlikely problem for Joey Joleen Mataele. Radiating both strength and warmth in equal measure, she was one of the most striking figures at the second Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum, a meeting of delegates from 27 countries hosted once again last year in Hong Kong. Three decades ago she founded the Tonga …
It has been more than 40 years since the UN chose 8 March as the day to celebrate the power and efforts of women worldwide. A rallying call for feminists everywhere, it has thrown light on sexism and misogyny, while amplifying the voices of sisters everywhere. But with all the progress women have made, is …
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The human rights crisis that has engulfed Venezuela for the past few years has shattered the lives of millions of people. Here’s what you need to know. 1. Excessive use of force Much of the current unrest in Venezuela can be traced back to 29 March 2017, when the Supreme Court of Justice – backed …
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The Myanmar military is blocking access to food and shelling villages and 5,200 people have been displaced since December. Myanmar security forces have shelled villages and blocked civilians from accessing food and humanitarian assistance in Rakhine State, Amnesty International said today, amid a crackdown since armed attacks by the Arakan Army in early January. Security …
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The Lismore Amnesty Group will mark their 3rd year anniversary next week, on 18 February, of holding vigils outside of their local MP’s office. On February 18 in 2016 the first vigil was held in Lismore to protest against the returning of baby Asha to Nauru after being treated at Lady Cilento Hospital for burns …
Amnesty International researchers are meeting with Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh to find out more about their experiences and conditions in the camp. This is the first in a series of blogs about the trip by Alex Neve, Secretary General Amnesty International Canada. Dhaka, Bangladesh As I arrive in Bangladesh, joining an Amnesty …
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