Amnesty in Wales
We believe in a Wales where everyone can discover the power of their rights.
The Senedd, home of the Welsh Parliament.
What we do
We campaign on a range of domestic and international human rights issues.
Our current work in Wales focuses on strengthening human rights, including campaigning for a new Human Rights Wales Bill to strengthen protections against discrimination and for stronger everyday rights in areas like education, health and housing.
We are campaigning for the Welsh Government and other public bodies to put human rights at the heart of everything they do.
Our vision is of a world where those in power keep their promises, respect international law and are held to account. We believe that acting in solidarity and compassion with people everywhere can change our societies for the better.
2026 Senedd Election
On 7 May 2026, Wales will elect new members of the Senedd and a new Welsh Government.
This is a crucial opportunity to put human rights at the heart of the Senedd.
Everyone deserves the basic rights necessary for a good life - housing, food, healthcare and education.
These rights are interconnected and rely on each other to ensure an adequate standard of living for everyone.
Why the 2026 election matters
Across Wales, we’re seeing the same challenges. Pressures on living standards have intensified, and inequality has widened. Life has become harder, leaving many struggling to secure the basics needed to live with dignity. But none of this is inevitable. They are the result of political choices.
The 2026 elections can be a moment of possibility in Wales. It is a chance for candidates and party leaders to focus their attention on what people want - practical action towards building a more just Wales for all.
People in Wales want to see a fair and decent society where nobody has to struggle for the essentials. A human rights bill that will introduce strong legal protections for those everyday rights is a vital step in achieving that future.
What we're calling for
Ahead of the 2026 elections, we are calling on candidates and political parties to commit to strengthening human rights protections.
Amnesty International has published a human rights manifesto setting out our calls on the next Welsh Government to create a fairer Wales.
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We condemn the lack of transparency around the granting of Welsh public funds to weapons suppliers to Israel and call on the Senedd to urgently review its human rights due diligence processes.
We call on the Welsh government to honour its commitment to incorporate the UN Convention of the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) on International Women's Day 2025.
Following the publication of Amnesty International UK's Automated Racism report, we demand transparency from Welsh police forces on their use of crime-predicting technology and its discriminatory impact on minority communities and their rights.
Ahead of tomorrow's Welsh parliamentary debate, we call on Members of the Senedd to support the suspension of UK arms exports to Israel, as well as to review public-sector investments and boost humanitarian support for Gaza.
With the Prevent duty targeting a disproportionate number of under-15s, Amnesty Wales calls on the Welsh government to demand Westminster abolishes its counter-terrorism programme to protect children from discrimination.