Defending Human Rights
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Amnesty International Australia Human Rights Barometer …
19 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
Jul 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.
Does Australia have a racism problem?
Oct 6, 2021 · Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner described racism as a ‘signficant social and national security threat to Australia’. While it may be a difficult truth to confront, it is clear that Australia has an enduring problem with racial discrimination and abuse. To combat racial abuse, Australians must first acknowledge that racism is ...
Our Vision - Amnesty International Australia
Amnesty 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.
What are human rights? – Amnesty International Australia
All 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.
An Australian human rights act: Why we need one
Mar 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 Australia doesn’t currently have one.
Amnesty International Annual Report: Australia continues to be a …
28 March 2022. Australia’s continued incarceration of children as young as 10 years old, ongoing brutal treatment of refugees and asylum seekers and failure to adopt carbon emission reduction targets were just some of the human rights issues raised in Amnesty International’s 2021-22 annual report.. Amnesty International Australia National Director, Sam Klintworth, said the report ...
Write for Rights - Amnesty International Australia
Every year, real change happens because of Write for Rights. From 2,326 letters in 1991 to 5.8 million letters, emails and petition signatures from around the world in 2023, Write for Rights has transformed the lives of over 100 people over the years. Together, our voices are powerful enough to challenge injustice and change the world.
Coronavirus pandemic - Amnesty International Australia
The way governments decide to respond to the Coronavirus pandemic, will impact the human rights of millions of people. Australia’s Governments can only fulfil this duty if it puts human rights at the centre of its response, and this must be a central consideration in all decisions of the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission. Read More.