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Violent clashes in the Occupied Palestinian Territories: what you need to know

Violent clashes between Israeli security forces and Palestinian protesters have erupted in Jerusalem. These protests are a result of the forced and illicit displacement of Palestinian peoples across east Jerusalem. In their brutal repression of such protests, and forced evictions of Palestinian residents, Israeli security forces have violated numerous human rights principles. With hundreds injured …

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Here’s why the Istanbul Convention can save lives

The Istanbul Convention was created to help prevent and combat violence against women and domestic violence. It is the gold standard and it can save the lives of millions of women and girls. Violence against women in Europe, including domestic violence, is rife. One in five women in the EU have experienced some form of physical and/or sexual violence from …

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Death penalty 2020: Despite Covid-19, some countries ruthlessly pursued death sentences and executions

Egypt tripled number of yearly executions China pursued the death penalty to crack down on offences related to Covid-19 prevention efforts Former US administration executed staggering 10 people in less than six months in 2020 Lowest number of executions recorded in a decade for third consecutive year The unprecedented challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic were …

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Australia Must Step Up To Assist India, Stranded Aussies

Amnesty International Australia called on the Australian government to better assist India as it endures a COVID-19  emergency, as well as urgently assisting stranded Aussies. “Australia has an important role to play in helping our neighbour and ally protect its citizen’s right to health,” Amnesty International Australia National Director, Sam Klintworth said.  Amnesty is calling …

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Belarus: Authorities target independent trade unions to root out dissent

The Belarusian authorities are ruthlessly targeting independent trade unions and trampling on labour rights as part of their brutal crackdown on the protest movement, Amnesty International said today. In a new briefing, the organization highlights the reprisals against independent trade unions and their members. These include unlawful dismissals, arrests and criminal prosecution of labour rights activists …

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Torture of Syrian refugees in Lebanon: Explained

Since the onset of the Syrian conflict in 2011, millions of Syrians have fled the state out of fear for their safety – an estimated 1.5 million of these refugees have settled in Lebanon.  However, an Amnesty International investigation into the treatment of Syrian refugees accused of terror-related charges in Lebanon reveals shocking human rights …

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NSW police using COVID-19 pandemic to restrict the right to protest

Over the past twelve months, Amnesty International has highlighted how police around the world have used the COVID-19 pandemic as a cover to crack down on the right to protest. Today, Amnesty International has released a briefing detailing how New South Wales police have used disproportionate and unnecessary force to police protests and enforce COVID-19 …

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4 things Scott Morrison’s new cabinet can do right now for human rights

In the wake of weeks of shocking revelations about workplace culture and the treatment of women in federal politics, The Morrison Government have reshuffled their cabinet. Among these new ministerial appointments are Senator Michaelia Cash to Attorney General, Peter Dutton MP to Defence, and Karen Andrews MP to Home Affairs. Senator Marise Payne has been …

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