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25.01.2022 Our investigation has found that one of the worlds largest beer giants, Kirin whose subsidiaries include San Miguel and craft beers brewed in the US and UK has been linked to crimes committed by the Myanmar military

25.01.2022 Yesterday at the US consulate in Sydney, we said #DropTheChargesUSA

25.01.2022 Today marks the anniversary of the largest crackdown on protesters in Egypt, since al-Sisi came to power. Thousands of people including journalists, activists and lawyers were swept up in arrests when they didn't even take part in protests. They must be released now.

25.01.2022 Bangladesh opening its first ever school exclusively for trans students, is a strong reminder that trans rights are human rights. #TransgenderAwarenessWeek

22.01.2022 "I didn't have anyone to talk to about my Aboriginality, so having a visual representation of black success was solid enough for me to identify with". 20 years ago, legend Cathy Freeman won gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics

22.01.2022 Tired of inaction and passionate about challenging climate injustice, Ambrose Hayes joined the School Strike 4 Climate movement when he was just 14 years old

21.01.2022 This year, we have seen children locked down in prison cells across Victoria. More recently we have seen children as young as 13 locked down indefinitely in Queensland. Kids should not be in prisons and they definitely should not be in prisons right now.

21.01.2022 "Being held for 19 months is unfair. I am innocent. They can abuse me. This is political persecution." We stand with Yang Hengjun, who has been detained by Chinese authorities since January 2019. You can too - take action via the link in comments

20.01.2022 Thousands of people have been peacefully rallying in Thailand’s main cities all year, calling for political reforms and denouncing the harassment of people who criticize the government. The movement continues to gather momentum and young people are leading the charge

20.01.2022 Myanmar's military is responsible for atrocities right across the country. So why are big businesses, including Kirin brewery funding these war crimes?

20.01.2022 "For decades, damaging even life-threatening conversion practices have been flourishing in faith communities and religious organisations right under our noses. After years of advocacy from survivor-led groups, the Victorian government has finally moved to make these practices illegal. The rest of Australia must follow its lead."

19.01.2022 5 former refugees on the frontline of COVID-19 you need to know about

19.01.2022 A 73 year old woman has become a symbol of determination and defiance for demonstrators in Belarus

19.01.2022 Rachael Sarra is an artist and designer whose work is an extension of her being and experiences. As a contemporary Aboriginal artist from Goreng Goreng Country, Rachael uses art as a powerful tool in storytelling to educate and share Aboriginal culture and its evolution. Rachael’s artwork, ‘Together’, is a reminder to hold those closest to us dearly, to reflect on our privilege and remember those who continually overcome adversity. This artwork is a reminder to gift kind...ness, empathy and compassion - every day of the year. We've partnered once again with The Body Shop on annual Christmas gift tags. 100% of proceeds are donated back to Amnesty, to support our efforts in the fight for Indigenous justice and raising the age of criminal responsibility from 10 years old to 14 years old in Australia. We're stoked to be featuring Rachael's beautiful artwork this year. Link in comments to get your hands on some

18.01.2022 For forty years, Canadians have brought hundreds of thousands of refugees to safety through community sponsorship. We could do the same but our current program requires some serious fixing. Our collective efforts have encouraged the Government to conduct a national review of the current program. 40 local councils support expanding and improving it, too. Join the call via the link in comments

18.01.2022 Rest in power Ruth Bader Ginsburg a true champion of womens rights and so much more artwork: Elizabeth Baddeley

17.01.2022 Its only the beginning of getting full justice. Breonna Taylor's mother says her family's fight for justice does not end with a $12m settlement over her death from the city of Louiseville, Kentucky. Say her name. Breonna Taylor.

17.01.2022 "Ginsburg was a trailblazer in every aspect of her life and career. The women who follow her benefit from a legacy that powerfully re-imagined what it means to be a lawyer and a judge in a legal system that had been made in mens image."

16.01.2022 An update on Belarusian opposition leader, Maryia Kalesnikava

16.01.2022 The Prime Minister promised to get stranded Aussies home by Christmas. This is a promise that looks certain to be broken. Read our report highlighting the stories of some of the 35,000 Australians stranded overseas, in comments

16.01.2022 Young Cambodians are integral to shaping the future of their country Authorities must end their relentless assault on young activists and others for peacefully expressing their political opinions.

16.01.2022 If Julian Assange is extradited to the US, he faces a real risk of serious human rights violations. We're handing over our petition to the US consulate tomorrow take action, and help raise the petition to 100,000 signatures! #DropTheChargesUSA

15.01.2022 Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari was executed in secret last week, after a grossly unfair trial Sport has immense power and leverage because it is the love of the people but it is soulless if unwilling to use this social power to stand for human rights, writes Craig Foster

15.01.2022 Senator Jacqui Lambie has the deciding vote on whether mobile phones will be taken away from people in immigration detention. She's asking for your help to decide which way she should vote. Phones are a lifeline for people in detention. Tell Jacqui that she must vote no to the passing of this bill, via link in comments #NoPhonesNoLife

15.01.2022 Saudi Arabia is considering clemency for jailed female activists, ahead of its hosting of the G20 summit this month. Nobody should be punished for standing up for human rights. These brave women, including Nassima al-Sada, must be immediately and unconditionally released now

14.01.2022 Australians are stranded right around the world. Each one of them has a story about why they were left behind, and what they are missing out on by not being home. The Australian government has an obligation under international law, to bring these people home. Take action via the link in comments

14.01.2022 Three years ago, the world watched in horror as the Myanmar security forces committed a widespread and systematic attack on the Rohingya population. Australians would be shocked to learn how many of their beloved and trusted brands - including Little Creatures, XXXX, Tooheys, Yoplait, and Just Juice - are owned or distributed by Lion, and could be linked to serious human rights abuses. Take action via the link in comments

14.01.2022 In Brazil's Amazon, illegal commercial cattle farming threatens Indigenous People and traditional residents

14.01.2022 Senator Jacqui Lambie has the deciding vote on whether mobile phones will be taken away from people in immigration detention and she's asking for your help to decide which way she should vote. Phones are a lifeline for people in detention. Tell Jacqui that she must vote no to the passing of this bill. Link in comments

14.01.2022 The new Mulan movie was filmed in the region where China has Uyghur internment camps, and there are special thanks for a Xinjiang government agency in the credits.

14.01.2022 For them, music is the language with which they can fight for their human rights human rights that have been violated. Farhad, Mostafa, Kazem and many others have been detained for #7YearsTooLong. Join the call demanding their freedom via the link in comments

14.01.2022 Twitter is still not doing enough to protect women from online violence and abuse, despite repeated promises to do so

13.01.2022 27,000 Aussies are currently stranded overseas. The Government must act now to bring them home. Take action via the link in comments.

13.01.2022 Research consistently shows removing children from school is not the best way to manage behaviour. It fails to address the underlying cause, and can often exacerbate the problem. So what needs to be done to reduce discrimination, increase student engagement, and better support teachers?

13.01.2022 People trapped in Australia's offshore detention regime are suffering. The Australian Government has created a deliberate system of abuse for thousands of adults and children. It's time to bring these people to safety now

13.01.2022 GOOD NEWS: the government is finally reviewing the Community Sponsorship Program! But, if you're wondering about what was broken, unfair and unjust in the first place...

12.01.2022 Iran’s security forces killed hundreds of men, women and children during the Bloody November 2019 protests. They tried to hide their crimes by shutting down the internet. The web of impunity must stop. Read our full investigation in comments

12.01.2022 Thousands of people urgently require emergency shelter and aid after a fire destroyed Europes largest refugee camp, on the Greek island of Lesbos. Stepping up relocation efforts and transferring people to safer accommodation, is now even more urgent than ever.

12.01.2022 The latest death of an Aboriginal woman in a Brisbane watch house last week is a shameful legacy of the governments inaction on black deaths in custody With more than 400 Indigenous deaths in custody since the Royal Commission made its recommendations, this case must be investigated independently.

11.01.2022 Refugees Welcome! BFC Dublin's best-selling away football jersey, in partnership with Amnesty, is now featured in EA Sport's #FIFA21. Play with the team against your friends around the world, and show your support for equality and inclusion

11.01.2022 You might recognise Meyne Wyatt from his various acting roles on Aussie TV, or from the searing anti-racism monologue he performed on Q&A earlier this year that went viral. Now, the Wongutha-Yamatji man is the first Indigenous artist to win any of the Archibald's categories in the prize's 99-year history

10.01.2022 Women across Mexico have been increasingly protesting against gender-based violence and impunity across the country. Their voices should be heard and authorities must not use lethal and excessive force on protesters. #JusticeForAlexis

07.01.2022 WIN: Seven activists and former prisoners of conscience from Papua have been released, and returned home to their families. Lawyers involved in the case expressed their appreciation for all the supporters who took action to make this possible. When we raise our voices together, we are powerful!

06.01.2022 Hundreds of women in Belarus were detained by police during a peaceful protest over the weekend. Since early August, thousands of Belarusians have been arbitrarily detained. Torture has been widespread, and at least four protesters have died. Call for justice via the link in comments

05.01.2022 That 39 murders have been identified in this report are horrifying and shameful to all Australians. Stripping service medals is not adequate. The evidence provided on these murders must be investigated independently and transparently, and those responsible must be held accountable. Reparations are also a crucial element of restoring justice to these innocent people innocent people, that Australian soldiers were there to protect. #WarCrimes

05.01.2022 Did you catch Behrouz Boochani on Australian Story last night? We'll never forget the moment Behrouz arrived in New Zealand, finally free from Australias brutal offshore detention regime.

05.01.2022 This World Children’s Day, help make Dujuan's message a reality. Kids belong on playgrounds and in classrooms, not in prison. Across Australia, children as young as 10 are charged, brought before a court, sentenced and locked up behind bars. The ACT have committed to raising the age of criminal responsibility. It's time jurisdictions right across the country did the same. Take action in comments

04.01.2022 "Facebook’s executives have repeatedly promoted the platform as a bastion of free expression. But in Vietnam, where there is little tolerance for dissent, the company complied with hundreds of requests to censor content earlier this year. This includes peaceful criticism of the state by activists, which is protected under international human rights law."

03.01.2022 We have monitored trials from Guantanamo Bay to Bahrain, Ecuador to Turkey in the name of open and transparent justice. Why are we barred from monitoring Julian Assange's extradition hearings?

03.01.2022 The authorities in Belarus continue to rule by terror, targeting dissenting voices with violence and imprisonment. There is little if any doubt that Raman Bandarenka was beaten by security force officers, like hundreds of other peaceful protesters that have been attacked simply for raising their voices. Instead of taking him to hospital, police arrested him and took him into custody. It is unclear what happened while he was in custody, but he died in hospital the next day.

03.01.2022 Since the beginning of August, the world has been shocked by images and reports exposing police using brutal violence against peaceful protesters in Belarus. This is the latest #protectprotest #challengeinjustice

03.01.2022 Today in Belarus, a 66-year-old strongman who has declared his country unprepared for female leadership is facing off against hundreds of thousands of demonstratorsmany of them young, and many of them womenwho are intent on proving him wrong.

02.01.2022 Meet the investigators whose job it is to hold human rights abusers to account. Our reports make headlines all over the world. And behind every one? Months, sometimes years, of painstaking sleuthing by our researchers. Its difficult and often dangerous detective work, in some of the most challenging and volatile places on earth. Our new podcast, Witness, takes you behind the scenes. Each episode follows the twists and turns of a different high-stakes human-rights investigation. Discover what it takes to uncover the truth when there are people who would prefer the truth to stay buried. Listen and subscribe below

01.01.2022 Shaka Cook, Tainga Savage and Callan Purcell have been announced as part of the cast of the highly-anticipated Australian production of Hamilton The Australian production is made up almost entirely of people of colour. #NaidocWeek

01.01.2022 "Human rights must extend to everyone’s right to participate freely online. However, girls and young women are increasingly susceptible to physical threats, racial abuse, sexual harassment and body shaming online." #HumanRightsDay