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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 6 2012 4:25PM
Photography students at Napier University tackle issue of Arms Trade Treaty and international weapons industry in book series

Blog by Dominic Sowa (Amnesty International Scotland, Volunteer) Second year BA (Hons) Photography and Film students at Napier University are releasing a series of photography books exploring the issues surrounding the arms trade. The...

Jun 6 2012 10:05AM
Malaysia - censorship

The Malaysian government is attempting to curb freedom of expression ahead of elections. More information below from the Centre for Independent Journalism, a non-governmental organisation based in Malaysia that looks to defend and...

Jun 6 2012 5:31AM
Chinese Citizens Suppressed Around June Fourth; Netizen's Lawyers Still Barred From Visit Due to "Secret Case"

China Human Rights Briefing May 29-June 4, 2012 Top News • Authorities Suppress, Harass Citizens Around June Fourth Anniversary: As the Chinese government maintains a general policy of silence about the Tiananmen Massacre, authorities...

Jun 5 2012 1:49AM
Photos June Fourth 2012 in London

Photos June Fourth 2012 in London

Jun 3 2012 4:36PM
Protestors to Mark the 23rd Anniversary of the Tiananmen Massacre

On Monday the 4th of June, 8pm-10pm, protestors will gather outside the Chinese Embassy in London to hold a candlelight vigil commemorating victims of the Tiananmen Massacre in 1989. Protestors will read out the names of known victims...

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