Nearly 70,000 supporters continue to pressure the Australian Government to get refugees and asylum seekers trapped in offshore detention to safety. Last week, Vali Papi was one of many who have finally been resettled. After being held offshore for more than 7 years, last week Papi boarded a plane with his family to be resettled …
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Prohibiting items bill support collapses in the face of people powered pressure
Legislation seeking to remove mobile phones from refugees and asylum seekers in detention has failed to secure support in the Senate, with Jacqui Lambie confirming she will vote against the Bill. The Migration Amendment (Prohibiting Items in Immigration Detention Facilities) Bill sought to give Border Force increased powers to remove mobile phones which for many …
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ACT paves the way for vital law reform by raising the age
The Australian Capital Territory’s Legislative Assembly has voted to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, paving the way for other jurisdictions to reform an outmoded law which disproportionately affects Indigenous kids. Amnesty International Australia campaigner, Joel Clark said: “Amnesty congratulates the ACT on showing the other states and territories that raising …
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International Youth Day: Young must be at centre of COVID-19 recovery
On International Youth Day, August 12, governments must be reminded to place young people at the centre of their COVID-19 recovery plans and the voices of young people must be heard. International Youth Day is designed to give an opportunity to celebrate and mainstream young peoples’ voices, actions and initiatives, as well as their meaningful, …
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July update on Game Over: Get People to Safety
Human rights advocate and Game Over ambassador Craig Foster updates us on the campaign to get people trapped in Papua New Guinea, Nauru and hotels around Australia to safety. Thank you for your continued support of the Game Over campaign. We’re now a movement of 65,000 people (and still growing!) demanding Prime Minister Scott Morrison …
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USA: End unlawful police violence against Black Lives Matter protests
Amnesty International identifies and maps out police violence nationwide since 26 May Almost 500 videos and photographs of incidents analyzed 125 incidents in 40 states highlight where police used force on peaceful protesters, journalists and bystanders New campaign calls for wide-ranging police reform Police forces across the USA committed widespread and egregious human rights violations …
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United civil society across Australia call for a National Anti-Racism Strategy
The call for a national strategy follows a sharp increase in complaints towards Asian-Australians since the beginning of February.
9 powerful social change movements you need to know about
Rights are hard won and easily lost. Fortunately, the world is full of determined people ready to stand up, organise, and take collective action. Here’s nine people-powered social change movements that are sure to fill you with hope. 1. Black Lives Matter With the killing of George Floyd by a US police officer in May 2020, …
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Peaceful protest is a human right – police should work with organisers
Responding to attempts by NSW police to ban peaceful protests in Sydney tomorrow, Amnesty International Australia Campaigner, Joel Clark, said: “Peaceful protest is a fundamental human right, and the NSW police should work with organisers to ensure that attendees can social distance, and protests can be carried out in a safe manner. Police must also …
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Police must do more to address racism
Responding to the violent arrest of an Indigenous boy in NSW this week, Amnesty International Australia Indigenous Rights Advisor, Rodney Dillon, said: “Sadly, this latest incident is an example of a long history of violence and discrimination leveled at Indigenous people by police all over the country since colonisation. There have been more than 400 …