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Travelling to England for an abortion was my only optionJennifer and her husband were thrilled when they found out she was pregnant with their second child. Nothing could prepare them for the heartache that followed. This is Jennifer's experience of having to travel from Ireland to England for a termination,…
Blog post 26 Oct 2015 -
China: Picking quarrels and causing trouble (part II)As Chinese President Xi Jinping enjoys the hospitality of his royal hosts, there's going to be one big elephant locked out of the room – human rights. Our Head of Policy and Government Affairs blogs.
Blog post 20 Oct 2015 -
Two Versions of China: Repression and ResistanceBlog post 19 Oct 2015
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Please raise the following questions in meeting during Xi Jinping’s UK visitBlog post 18 Oct 2015
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If Hungary closes its Croatia border, where will all the apples go?As reports come in of Hungary closing its border with Croatia, our refugee expert visits the last remaining gap in the fence.
Blog post 16 Oct 2015 -
Theresa May's absence of evidence is evidence of absenceTheresa May's speech today was so seriously lacking in evidence the Telegraph called it 'dangerous'. Why is May so determined to demonise refugees?
Blog post 06 Oct 2015 -
The UK is trading away its credibility in its relations with Saudi Arabia and ChinaShady deals and blanket silence speak volumes about the UK's attitude towards the importance of human rights when it comes to talking business with the likes of Saudi Arabia and China.
Blog post 05 Oct 2015 -
The Corbyn effect on human rights?Labour's party conference: the human rights edit.
Blog post 01 Oct 2015 -
A mother disappeared - Aster Fissehatsion's son reflectsBlog post 30 Sep 2015
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My day at the London Arms FairOur arms expert was barred from the London Arms Fair this week. We've been many times before – and found illegal torture equipment being advertised. Maybe they didn't like our ad campaign this year... The question is: what have they got to hide?
Blog post 17 Sep 2015 -
Refugee crisis: Time for the UK government to stop ignoring realityThe government has said 'we cannot shut ourselves off' from Europe's migration crisis', yet that is precisely what they are still doing, despite the overwhelming scale and urgency of the problem. The failure of representatives from the UK and other EU…
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Share the ad campaign the government doesn't want you to seeBlog post 15 Sep 2015
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Iran: don't execute Salar, juvenile offenderBlog post 10 Sep 2015
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March with us to show solidarity with refugees on 12 September'The public mood has shifted greatly and politicians are actually trying to keep up with that.' Ros Ereira, organiser of the Solidarity with refugees demo on 12 September, tells us why she's marching to Downing Street.
Blog post 08 Sep 2015 -
Sudanese young women face flogging for wearing trousersBlog post 04 Sep 2015
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Tell David Cameron – refugees are welcomeWe’re facing the biggest test of our humanity in decades – and so far, the UK government is failing on every level. Fences, razor wire and police dogs are not the solution. We can only solve this crisis with co-operation and solidarity across Europe. Act…
Blog post 03 Sep 2015 -
A deal in Calais, but the UK must do moreUK and French governments have pledged to up the security measures around the 'jungle'. But what will this change, in reality?
Blog post 21 Aug 2015 -
Amnesty's top summer reads for childrenBlog post 13 Aug 2015
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Seven must-see human rights documentaries on NetflixDon't let your Netflix account gather dust. We've picked 7 unmissable human rights films you need to see.
Blog post 13 Aug 2015 -
Philip Hammond's scare-mongering remarks on Calais are ill-informed and dangerousOnce again, a senior minister is cranking up the rhetoric and stoking up anxiety, careless - or ignorant - of the true situation and what's needed by way of a response.
Blog post 11 Aug 2015
