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Nov 4 2024 9:20AM
What is the European Convention on Human Rights?

The European Convention on Human Rights protects us all - no matter who we are. Read more on why we must stand up for the ECHR and keep our rights protected.
Oct 23 2024 6:31PM
At a crossroads: The future of the UK’s asylum system
Image shows signs pointing in different directions and text overlay reads: UK asylum system at a crossroads

The UK asylum system is in desperate need of reform. Fairness and efficiency should be at its core.  We’ve outlined 5 key proposals that can help fix the broken system and ensure that every asylum claim is treated with respect and dignity. 
Mar 16 2024 9:00AM
"No one should be left behind"
Anoosheh stands handcuffed in a prison uniform with a fist raised defiantly in the air

Anoosheh Ashoori returned home to his family 2 years ago, on the 16th March 2022, after being unjustly imprisoned in Evin Prison, Iran. This is why he's still fighting to free all unjustly imprisoned British nationals abroad.

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Dec 10 2011 10:09PM
Protesters Mark the 63rd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

10 December 2011 Protesters from Chinese, Uyghur and Tibetan Solidarity UK and activists gathered outside the Chinese Embassy in London to mark the 63rd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Protest images ---------...

Dec 9 2011 4:55PM
Lawyer beaten for demanding to see client

Thanks for texting and taking action - this action is now closed . We're continuing to monitor Dmytro Karpenko's situation, and hope we'll be able to share news on his case soon. On 17 August lawyer Dmytro Karpenko went to Cherkasy...

Dec 9 2011 7:38AM
Human Rights Day 2011: A Dismal Year for Human Rights Defenders in China

(Chinese Human Rights Defenders, December 9, 2011) As the world observes Human Rights Day on December 10, CHRD notes that 2011 was one of the worst years in recent memory for human rights and human rights defenders in China. Activists...

Dec 8 2011 11:01AM
China human rights briefing: November 30-December 6, 2011

Ding Mao, Detained During Jasmine Revolution Crackdown, Released Into Residential Surveillance: Sichuan activist Ding Mao (丁矛) was released on December 1 after more than nine months in detention, but was ordered to serve six months of...

Dec 8 2011 11:01AM
China human rights briefing: November 30-December 6

Ding Mao, Detained During Jasmine Revolution Crackdown, Released Into Residential Surveillance: Sichuan activist Ding Mao (丁矛) was released on December 1 after more than nine months in detention, but was ordered to serve six months of...

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