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Issues

Refugees, migrants and asylum

Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers are often scapegoated by politicians and the media for a whole range of problems. We want to dispel these exploitative myths and work to create a fair and effective system.

We also help protect the most vulnerable migrants and refugees from being abused by their employers, traffickers and smugglers.

Human Rights Act

The Human Rights Act is a powerful tool. It brings home fundamental, universal rights we all have as human beings, and allows us to challenge authorities if they violate them.

Attacked by some, misreported by others and misunderstood by many – it’s time to spread the message that human rights matter.

Action for individuals

We defend people who have been or are at risk of being denied their human rights and stand beside those who defend rights.

People like you have sent appeals to authorities and messages of hope to those denied their rights for 54 years. You've helped free political prisoners, stop death sentences and prevent torture. Who needs your help right now?
Simulation of Belarus execution. C. Amnesty International
Simulation of Belarus execution. C. Amnesty International

Death penalty

Last year alone, over 607 people were executed by their government. Many more executions were carried out in secret - including unknown numbers of state-sponsored deaths in China and North Korea.

The death penalty is the ultimate denial of human rights, which is why we're working for an end to its use - everywhere.

Free speech

Free speech is the right to say whatever you like about whatever you like, whenever you like, right? Wrong.

Free speech is one of our most important rights and one of the most misunderstood. Use your free speech to speak out for those that are denied theirs. But use it responsibly, it is a powerful thing.

United States of America

Since President Trump came into office he has pushed through a series of dangerous policies that threaten the human rights of millions of people. Racism and discrimination have no place in the US or elsewhere in the world.

We're ready to stand against any roll back of our fundamental freedoms.

Stop Torture

All over the world people just like you are being tortured right now. Imagine being beaten, electrocuted, having your face cut, having your fingernails pulled out.

We are in the grip of a global crisis and we need your help to stop torture and make two-faced governments stick to their promises.
Copyright REUTERS
Copyright REUTERS

Mass surveillance

Your government knows a lot about you. It's likely that they are storing your private emails, calls, internet searches, locations, and more. The UK is one of the main culprits.

We have a right to privacy and free speech, which mass surveillance violates. In the wrong hands, our sensitive information can be used against us, and endanger our lives.

North Korea

North Korea is in a category of its own when it comes to human rights violations. It is a totalitarian state where hundreds of thousands of people are enslaved and tortured.

All forms of freedom of expression are repressed and anyone attempting to assert their rights is crushed.