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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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Jul 15 2025 1:15PM
The Government promised change, then chose cruelty

This is government openly ignorant, cruel and happy to seemingly spread a message to the population that disability is nothing more than a drain on the public purse.

Jul 3 2025 7:08PM
The murder of a journalist in Puebla demonstrates the Mexican state's failure to protect press freedom

Because freedom of expression is not a concession: it is a right. And defending it is everyone's responsibility, though primarily the responsibility of those who swore to protect it.

Jul 1 2025 5:03PM
“A radio by Afghan women, for Afghan women”

Last women-led radio in Kabul shut down by the Taliban

Jun 30 2025 4:37PM
OPINION: Labour Is Violating Human Rights with Disability Benefits Cuts

PIP cuts send a clear message: work or die.

Jun 27 2025 9:33AM
Consultation not Cruelty

Attempts to Sideline the Voices of Disabled People reflect the Conscious Cruelty and indignity baked in to our social security system.

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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