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Defend Press Freedom

A free press is vital to freedom everywhere. Last year; 124 journalists were killed - the highest number ever recorded.

Once journalists are silenced through violence, imprisonment and censorship, the path is cleared to go after protestors, and then authoritarianism. Learn what we are doing to defend press freedom around the world, before it’s too late.

Crisis Response

We confront human rights violations committed during armed conflicts and other crises, through real-time documentation, exposure, advocacy, and campaigning.
Racial Justice in the UK

Racial Justice in the UK

We all want our rights to be protected equally by the law. That’s what makes a fair society. But today, UK government policies like the "Prevent" duty and use of "crime predicting" technology by police target racialised people and erode their human rights.

Human rights = Racial justice.
Hong Kong

Human Rights in Hong Kong

People in Hong Kong are facing an increased crackdown on their rights to freedom of expression. The UK government must act now to protect Hong Kongers in the UK.
An image of a person under a rainbow flag while attending a protest for LGTBI+ rights
An image of a person under a rainbow flag while attending a protest for LGTBI+ rights
Protest Rights

Protect the Protest

Protest is a human right because it is a powerful source for change. This precious right is under attack and deserves to be protected from people in power who fear change and want to keep us divided.
Our rights at home

Human rights in the UK

From Brexit to local policing, and from the Human Rights Act to hate crimes, there are a range of human rights issues to consider within the UK. See how we're fighting for our fundamental rights here at home.
People on the move

Refugee and Migrant Rights

Our goal is for all refugees and migrants to be treated with dignity and respect, and an immigration and asylum system that is fair and effective.

Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territory

Across Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Palestinians are treated as an inferior racial group and systematically deprived of their rights. This is apartheid. Together, we have the power to demolish this racist system even if it means doing so one pillar at a time.
Tep Vanny
Tep Vanny
Dissenting voices

Human rights defenders

Brave individuals standing up for the rights of others are being silenced all around the world. They face smear campaigns, imprisonment and sometimes even death for daring to speak truth to power. Learn more and take action to protect these human rights defenders.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Individuals at risk

Take action for an individual

People around the world face prison, torture, and even death just for their beliefs, their job, who they love and even who they are. Help us fight for their freedom.
Human rights in Iran

Iran

Mahsa Amini's killing has resparked nationwide protests in Iran. Authorities have responded with violent crackdowns. We campaign for human rights in Iran to be respected.

Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR) affect all of us in our everyday lives. They influence our quality of life including our education, our work, our health, our homes, the food on our tables and how the state will step in if things go wrong, and we need financial or other help.

Amnesty in Scotland

Campaigning on domestic and international issues, including a new Scottish Human Rights Bill, accountability in policing, & support for human rights defenders, since 1992.

Amnesty in Wales

Our current work in Wales covers a variety of areas, including pushing for a new Welsh Human Rights Bill to strengthen protections against discrimination and for stronger everyday rights in areas like housing.
Woman looking out of a window in Afghanistan. Photography by Kiana Hayeri
Woman looking out of a window in Afghanistan. Photography by Kiana Hayeri
Region

Women's Rights in Afghanistan

It's been called the most dangerous country in the world to be a woman. From domestic abuse behind closed doors to the murder of public figures who dare to defend women's rights, girls are born into a violent, unequal society.

Hear from brave women speaking out for change, and find out what role the UK plays in securing rights for women in Afghanistan.
aerial shot of UK Parliament building
aerial shot of UK Parliament building

Politics, Policy and Research

Amnesty International UK carries out research, policy analysis and political engagement across a wide range of domestic and foreign policy areas. In this space you can find a number of materials relating to this work from policy briefings, to research reports, to submissions to governments and international bodies.
Our Rights At Home

Northern Ireland

From dealing with the legacy of the Troubles, to issues relating to Abortion rights, and individual stories of victims, we campaign for Human Rights in Northern Ireland at Stormont, through the media, through education, and at meetings and events all over Northern Ireland.
Pride London 2017
Pride London 2017
LGBTI rights

LGBTI equality

It's a crime to be gay, lesbian or bisexual in at least 72 countries today. From the UK to Uganda, we're working to end discrimination. But we need your help.