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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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May 20 2020 12:22PM
Freedom Kite - Bite Size Activity

Make a kite to celebrate our right to freedom. Can you write or draw a story showing where your kite might travel?

May 20 2020 11:32AM
Scavenger Hunt - Bite Size Activity

Celebrate our right to play with a scavenger hunt. What are your favourite things to do? Make a list of what you need for these activities. With a friend, swap lists.

May 14 2020 3:54PM
These are not the choices doctors should have to make.

Author and Amnesty Ambassador Sita Brahmachari writes about the migrant experience during the coronavirus pandemic

May 11 2020 11:21AM
Secret Messages - Bite Size Activity

We all have the right to privacy. Celebrate this right by sending secret messages!

May 11 2020 11:13AM
Self Portrait - Bite Size Activity

Human rights belong to everybody. Celebrate what makes you unique with a self-portrait. Can you create a gallery of self-portraits by your friends and family?

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.

Please donate today and chip in to help protect human rights. Thank you.

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