Introduction to human rights

The official line is that "nothing happened in Tinanmen Square". But pictures like the iconic Tank Man tell a different story: a story of human rights violations against peaceful protestors. On June 1989, protestors gathered in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square…

A series of informative posters by the artist Edith Pritchett that visualise the difference between the reality of everyday rights in the UK versus what our rights require them to be.

This explainer sets out why engaging local councils is a powerful way to influence human rights at the local and national level, highlighting the role councillors play in advocacy, policy influence and the delivery of human rights in communities.

The Human Rights Act protects the human rights of everyone in the UK. This article explains what rights it protects, who can use it and who must follow it, and how it is being challenged today.

Human rights are the fundamental rights and freedom that belong to every single one of us. The 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights form the foundation of what we do and drive all of our work.

Our analysis of the Government's child poverty strategy

A three part briefing pack that explores how UK public budgets impact economic, social and cultural rights. It guides government, parliament and civil society on aligning fiscal policy with human rights obligations and conducting rights-based budget design and analysis.

Ever wondered what a government budget really says about its priorities? Find out more here.

Our new interactive map reveals how many countries misuse police weapons to harass, intimidate, punish, or drive away protesters, shutting down their right to peaceful assembly. It also includes protest restrictions in the UK.

Thank you to the tens of thousands of you who took action urging MPs to publicly call for a total ban on settlement goods entering the UK.

Many thanks to the thousands of you who took action calling on the UK to ban "crime predicting" technology. Your response has been incredible.

Maslaha, Praxis and Amnesty International UK have developed this resource which aims to provide 5 ways to keep resisting racism. From ways to show solidarity, to sharing knowledge and taking action, together, we keep each other safe.

The European Convention on Human Rights is a treaty between the 47 states of the Council of Europe that ensures the protection of rights of ordinary people.

A powerful anti-rights movement is growing in the UK, threatening to roll back our hard-won freedoms and rewrite the rules on whose rights, bodies and lives deserve protection. But - we refuse to be divided.

Amnesty International UK's new report found out that 3/4 of police forces across the UK are using technology to try to “predict crime”, but it is having racist and discriminatory impacts. It is automated racism. Learn more.

Prevent Watch, Liberty and Amnesty UK have put together this Know Your Rights resource on Prevent in Universities

The purpose of this resource is to signpost information and support for those who are perpetrators or survivors of domestic violence, or at risk. If you, or someone you know, feels in immediate danger, please contact the emergency services.

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.

Four years ago, decriminalisation of abortion in Northern Ireland was achieved. Yet people seeking abortion care are facing multiple barriers. Discover the what's gone wrong, what Amnesty is calling for.