Thousands of South Sudanese women and girls, and some men, who have been raped in ethnically-charged sexual attacks in the ongoing conflict are battling mental distress and stigma with nowhere to turn for help, Amnesty International revealed in a new report. “Do not remain silent”: Survivors of Sexual violence in South Sudan call for justice …
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Lesvos flash mob by refugees caught in net of EU-Turkey deal
Refugees, Greek islanders and activists yesterday called on European leaders to heed their plight in a flash mob on a beach on the island of Lesvos symbolising the spirit of “refugees welcome”, organized by Amnesty International and Lesvos Solidarity. The #ActionLesvos flash mob wrapped a giant fishing net with an EU flag on it around …
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#PuckHomophobia: Ice Hockey Pride Matches support LGBTIQ+ rights
The Melbourne Mustangs Ice Hockey team will don rainbow jerseys this Saturday, to challenge reigning premiers Newcastle Northstars in the first Australian Pride Ice Hockey Matches for LGBTQI+ rights. All national Ice Hockey teams will play Pride Matches on the day. The Sydney Bears will be pitted against Melbourne Ice, and Adelaide Adrenaline will play …
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Four years on: humane solutions to offshore detention exist but Government chooses abuse
On a day that marks four long years of the Australian Government’s deliberately abusive policies Amnesty International is pleading for an immediate plan to guarantee the safety of the two thousand people trapped on Nauru and Manus Island. “For four years consecutive Australian governments have chosen to force people seeking safety to suffer in offshore …
Lebanon: Thousands at risk as Arsal security operation looms
Responding to a statement by Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri announcing an imminent security operation in the outskirts of the town of Arsal, in northeast Lebanon, Lynn Maalouf, Middle-East Director of Research for Amnesty International said: “It is of utmost importance for the Lebanese army and other sides involved in the fighting in Arsal to prioritise …
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Turkey: Charging of activists, including Amnesty director, a crushing blow for rights
The charging of 10 human rights defenders on absurd terrorism-related grounds is an appalling affront to justice and a new low in Turkey’s post-coup crackdown, said Amnesty International after a judge remanded six of the Istanbul 10 in pre-trial prison custody today. Amnesty International Turkey’s Director, Idil Eser who was among those remanded in custody, …
Australia must exercise caution in expanding arms sales to Middle East
Responding to reports that Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne has said that he wants Australia to become a major arms exporter and use those exports to cement relationships with countries in volatile regions such as the Middle East, Amnesty International Australia’s Crisis Campaigns Coordinator Diana Sayed said, “We are seriously concerned about indications that the …
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Turnbull must intervene in Don Dale style abuse of children at Banksia, WA.
Prime Minister Turnbull must urgently step in to protect children in Western Australia, following the Independent Inspector of Custodial Services’ findings of shocking abuse in Banksia youth detention centre. “Today’s revelations are the latest in the avalanche of horrors spilling out from youth detention centres around the country. The brutal abuses of children in WA …
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Response to the Turkish Consul-General to Australia: Release ‘the Istanbul 10’ and Taner Kiliç
Responding to comments by the Turkish Consul-General to Australia Melih Karalar on Radio National this morning, Campaigns Manager Michael Hayworth said: “We call for the immediate and unconditional release of 10 human rights defenders arrested by the Turkish government for their peaceful human rights work, including the Director of Amnesty International Turkey Idil Eser. The ‘Istanbul 10’ …
Liu Xiaobo: A giant of human rights who leaves a lasting legacy for China and the world
Responding to the news that Nobel Peace Prize Winner Liu Xiaobo has passed away, Salil Shetty, Secretary General of Amnesty International commented: “Today we grieve the loss of a giant of human rights. Liu Xiaobo was a man of fierce intellect, principle, wit and above all humanity. “Today we grieve the loss of a giant …