Campaigns and Issues
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.
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.
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.
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.
Institutional discrimination

Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories

Across Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, 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.
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.
Image shows 2 children playing in front of a pile of burnt cars painted with the Ukrainian national flower, the sunflower
Image shows 2 children playing in front of a pile of burnt cars painted with the Ukrainian national flower, the sunflower
Justice for Ukraine

Protect Civilians in Ukraine

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has already led to the most horrific consequences for human lives and human rights. All those responsible for human rights violations must be held accountable.
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.
Human Rights in Qatar

Qatar Football World Cup 2022

Campaign areas related to human rights issues that have arisen out of FIFA's awarding of Qatar the rights to host the men’s football World Cup tournament, including migrant worker rights, LGBTQI+ issues & more.

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.
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.
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.
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.
Pro legal abortion sign, Argentina
Pro legal abortion sign, Argentina
Issue

Sexual and reproductive rights

Being able to make our own decisions about our health, body and sexual life is a basic human right. Yet all over the world, people are bullied, discriminated against and arrested for making choices about their bodies. Join us in defending sexual and reproductive rights for all.
Issue

Women's human rights

Women and girls experience violence and discrimination based on their sex and gender. When governments fail to protect them, Amnesty International is here – helping ensure that all people can live in dignity, safety, and freedom.
Person with tape over their mouth
Person with tape over their mouth
Issue

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.
Issue

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.
Child in IDP camp, Syria
Child in IDP camp, Syria
Conflict and human rights

Syria

Almost a decade later, and there seems to be no end in sight of the unimaginable suffering endured by civilians caught up in the Syrian conflict. Here's what we're doing to stop Syria's suffering - and how you can join us.