Defending Human Rights
WEBSep 23, 2024 — 10 million people strong, the movement works. We bring torturers to justice, change oppressive laws and free people around the world jailed for voicing their opinions. And we do this thanks to the generosity and passion of people like you. How It works. Freedom of expression, association and assembly.
Amnesty International Australia Human Rights Barometer …
WEB19 August 2021. Australia is the only liberal democracy without a national human rights protection. Our annual Human Rights Barometer report investigates 7 key areas of human rights concern and highlights how a single Human Rights Act will uphold the rights of everyone and provide a mechanism to hold decision-makers to account.
What we do – Amnesty International Australia
WEBJul 19, 2018 — Through our detailed research and determined campaigning, we help fight abuses of human rights worldwide. We bring torturers to justice. Change oppressive laws. And free people jailed just for voicing their opinion. Donate today.
Amnesty International Report 2021/22: The state of the world’s …
WEB29 March 2022. The Amnesty International Report 2020/21 documents the human rights situation in 154 countries and presents recommendations for governments and others. It is essential reading for policy makers, advocates, activists and anyone with an interest in human rights. In the world. From a human rights perspective, 2021 was largely a story of betrayal and hypocrisy in the corridors of power.
An Australian human rights act: Why we need one
WEBMar 13, 2024 — We’re expecting a report with findings and recommendations by 31 May 2024. According to Amnesty’s Human Rights Barometer research, a Human Rights Act (HRA) is still strongly supported by the Australian public. A vast majority (75%) of Australians support the introduction of an HRA when told …
Our Vision - Amnesty International Australia
WEBAmnesty International Australia’s 2025 Vision belongs to everyone who helped conceive it, and everyone who will help make it a reality: our activists, members, donors, partners, staff and our hundreds of thousands of supporters across Australia. But most of all, this is a vision for the people affected by human rights violations.
Human Rights Act - Amnesty International Australia
WEBThere is widespread support for a Human Rights Act: 73% of Australians support a Human Rights Act, and only 3% of Australians actually oppose one.; The Albanese government promised in their pre-election policy platform to review the current national human rights framework (i.e. the Anti-Discrimination Acts and the Human Rights Commission) and to consider whether it could be enhanced through a ...
What are human rights? – Amnesty International Australia
WEBAll human beings are born with equal and inalienable rights and fundamental freedoms. Human rights are based on dignity, equality and mutual respect – regardless of your nationality, your religion or your beliefs. Your rights are about being treated fairly and treating others fairly, and having the ability to make choices about your own life.
Anti-Racism - Amnesty International Australia
WEBAnti-racism. Australia is a multicultural country, but not everyone gets treated the same. It’s time to end racism in Australia in all its forms. TOPSHOT - People protest against the death of Joao Alberto Silveira Freitas in Porto Alegre, Brazil on November 23, 2020. - The death of a black man beaten by white security agents in a supermarket ...
Child rights - Amnesty International Australia
WEBSep 1, 2021 — Children’s rights are equal to those of adult’s – and they should have the power and agency to claim them. When young people are educated about their rights, they are empowered to defend them, to challenge injustice against themselves and others. We all benefit from a world in which child rights are upheld. Read More.