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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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Jun 12 2025 1:48PM
Press Release - Scottish government must urgently update Parliament on arms funding review

Scottish government must urgently update Parliament on arms funding review ‘Question of whether Scottish public money is supporting companies linked to violations of international law demands a credible process which is independent...

Jun 9 2025 12:00PM
Inspiring activism: attending the Scotland Regional Gathering 2025

This blog originally featured in the Amnesty Scotland newsletter for activists. On 7 June, two members of the Scotland team (Neil and Marie) made their way to Perth to attend the first large-scale meeting of Scotland’s local activist...

May 31 2025 8:03PM
Defending the right to protest - against genocide in Gaza

Speech by Patrick Corrigan of Amnesty International, at a protest in Belfast against the genocide in Gaza being perpetrated by Israel. The protest, outside Barclays Bank, was organised by the Ireland Palestine Solidarity, 31 May 2025.

May 30 2025 7:37AM
London Vigil to Mark Tiananmen Massacre 36 Years On

A candlelight vigil will be held opposite the PRC Embassy in London to mark the 36th anniversary of the 1989 pro-democracy movement and commemorate victims of the Tiananmen Massacre. Time: Wednesday 4 June 2025, 8-10pm Venue: Chinese...

May 20 2025 3:09PM
Building Power and Making Change: Community strategies and tools

This blog post outlines how the platform and community strategy work together to guide people from discovery of our community to becoming activists within it.

While you’re here…

Your freedom and your rights are under threat - right here in the UK and across the world. Governments worldwide are imposing oppressive laws and cracking down on our freedoms, but together, we can fight back.

Like many not-for-profit organisations, we are facing new challenges due to the cost of living crisis and the aftermath of the pandemic. But our mission to protect human rights remains. Every pound you give empowers us to speak out and challenge these injustices. Your donation, however big or small, is valuable.

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