Defending Human Rights
WEBSep 23, 2024 · 10 million people strong, the movement works. We bring torturers to justice, change oppressive laws and free people around the world jailed for voicing their opinions. And we do this thanks to the generosity and passion of people like you. When human rights are denied, we won’t be silent. We'll continue to campaign relentlessly and give a ...
Amnesty International Australia Human Rights Barometer …
WEB19 August 2021. Australia is the only liberal democracy without a national human rights protection. Our annual Human Rights Barometer report investigates 7 key areas of human rights concern and highlights how a single Human Rights Act will uphold the rights of everyone and provide a mechanism to hold decision-makers to account.
What we do – Amnesty International Australia
WEBJul 19, 2018 · Through our detailed research and determined campaigning, we help fight abuses of human rights worldwide. We bring torturers to justice. Change oppressive laws. And free people jailed just for voicing their opinion. Donate today.
Amnesty International Report 2021/22: The state of the world’s …
WEB29 March 2022. The Amnesty International Report 2020/21 documents the human rights situation in 154 countries and presents recommendations for governments and others. It is essential reading for policy makers, advocates, activists and anyone with an interest in human rights. In the world. From a human rights perspective, 2021 was largely a story of betrayal and hypocrisy in the corridors of power.
Refugees in Australia: Overcoming Adversity, Championing Change
WEB27 May 2024. Refugees in Australia face dire circumstances and are subject to harsh treatment; such as being turned back on arrival or being sent into detention facilities. They’re often villainised by mainstream media and politicians as being lazy, which is simply untrue.These refugees have a genuine need and right to seek asylum, and once given it, excel by maximising the opportunities ...
Does Australia have a racism problem?
WEBOct 6, 2021 · Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner described racism as a ‘signficant social and national security threat to Australia’. While it may be a difficult truth to confront, it is clear that Australia has an enduring problem with racial discrimination and abuse. To combat racial abuse, Australians must first acknowledge that racism is ...
Our Vision - Amnesty International Australia
WEBAmnesty International Australia’s 2025 Vision belongs to everyone who helped conceive it, and everyone who will help make it a reality: our activists, members, donors, partners, staff and our hundreds of thousands of supporters across Australia. But most of all, this is a vision for the people affected by human rights violations.
What are human rights? – Amnesty International Australia
WEBAll human beings are born with equal and inalienable rights and fundamental freedoms. Human rights are based on dignity, equality and mutual respect – regardless of your nationality, your religion or your beliefs. Your rights are about being treated fairly and treating others fairly, and having the ability to make choices about your own life.
Coronavirus pandemic - Amnesty International Australia
WEBThe way governments decide to respond to the Coronavirus pandemic, will impact the human rights of millions of people. Australia’s Governments can only fulfil this duty if it puts human rights at the centre of its response, and this must be a central consideration in all decisions of the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission. Read More.
Anti-Racism - Amnesty International Australia
WEBAnti-racism. Australia is a multicultural country, but not everyone gets treated the same. It’s time to end racism in Australia in all its forms. TOPSHOT - People protest against the death of Joao Alberto Silveira Freitas in Porto Alegre, Brazil on November 23, 2020. - The death of a black man beaten by white security agents in a supermarket ...