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DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS

Human rights Europe

Ukraine: Deadly Mariupol theatre strike ‘a clear war crime’ by Russian forces – new investigation

30 June 2022 | 11:33 am

An extensive investigation by Amnesty International has concluded that Russian military forces...

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Refugee rights Australia

Australians show strong support for refugees: new research

19 June 2022 | 6:09 pm

As the global community prepares to celebrate World Refugee Day on June 20, new research...

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Human rights Europe

UK/US: Home Secretary’s certification of Assange extradition puts him at risk

17 June 2022 | 8:12 pm

Responding to the news that the UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has certified Julian Assange’s...

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A protester holds a sign up against a backdrop of palm trees which reads 'execute justice not people' during an anti-death penalty protest.

Death penalty Asia

Malaysia: Move to abolish mandatory death penalty is ‘welcome step’ in right direction

10 June 2022 | 6:04 pm

Responding to the announcement that Malaysia’s Cabinet has decided to work towards abolishing the...

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Child rights Australia

Tasmania’s commitment to raise the age of detention to 14 welcome, time to raise the age of criminal responsibility

8 June 2022 | 11:02 am

Amnesty International Australia welcomed today’s announcement by Tasmania’s Government to raise...

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Indigenous rights Asia

Repeated excessive use of force against peaceful protests show disregard for Papuan voices

4 June 2022 | 4:15 pm

Indigenous Papuans expressing their opinions in peaceful demonstrations have once again been met...

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