Freedom of expression, association and assembly Africa Egypt: Unprecedented mass arrests designed to send message that protests will be crushed 3 October 2019 | 9:38 am Over the past 12 days the Egyptian authorities have launched the biggest crackdown under President... Read More
Gender and sexuality Australia Proposed religious discrimination bills entrench division for generations to come, a Human Rights Act is needed now 2 October 2019 | 4:59 pm Amnesty International says that a Federal Human Rights Act is the answer to the religious freedom... Read More
Indigenous rights Australia Queensland investigation into and dismissal of youth justice staff must set the standard for all jurisdictions 2 October 2019 | 2:10 pm In response to six staff members within Queensland’s Youth Justice Department being sacked amid... Read More
Freedom of expression, association and assembly Asia Hong Kong: Urgent investigation needed after protester shot by police 2 October 2019 | 9:39 am Teenager in critical condition in hospital after being shot in chest Amnesty calling for urgent and... Read More
Women's rights Africa One week after NSW decriminalisation: jailing Moroccan journalist for having abortion a shocking reminder of global violation of women’s rights 1 October 2019 | 3:29 pm Hajar Raissouni jailed for a year, along with her fiancé, while medical staff also jailed... Read More
Responsive campaigning Asia Indonesia: Investigate dozens of deaths, restore security and rights in Papua 24 September 2019 | 9:11 pm Responding to yesterday’s clashes in Papua, that led to the deaths of dozens of people, Amnesty... Read More