A sad anniversary that should have marked the change that’s needed: the death of 16-year-old Yindjibardi boy, John Pat.
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Amnesty welcomes Australia’s support for the TRIPS Waiver to end vaccine monopolies
Amnesty International has written to Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan, welcoming the Australian Government’s recent commitment to support the waiver on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). But more must be done.
Australia must pursue a strong human rights agenda during visit to key countries in the Indo-Pacific
Amnesty International has written to Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Defence Minister Peter Dutton ahead of their planned meetings with counterparts in Indonesia, India, South Korea and the United States over the next few days.
Twelve priorities for the Women’s Safety Summit
Amnesty International joins key organisations around the country in calling on the Government to commit to twelve priorities for the next National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and Children.
Submission: Inquiry into Victoria’s Justice System
Amnesty International Australia has made a submission to Victoria’s inquiry into the justice system. The Submission’s focus was on raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility in Victoria.
‘The reality in Australia today – we think it’s OK to lock up kids as young as 10 in jail’
Think back to when you were 10. You probably wouldn’t be thinking about when you were going to get out of prison. I wasn’t.
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.
Final refugee family trapped in Darwin Airport APOD released into community
Their release into community detention follows months of protests outside the Darwin Airport by refugee advocates and the community.
Afghanistan Crisis: Amnesty calls for United Nations Human Rights Council Investigation
Evidence obtained by Amnesty researchers in Afghanistan has uncovered the brutal murders of nine ethnic Hazara men by Taliban forces.
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.