Feb 5, 2010 · When human rights are denied, we won’t be silent. We'll continue to campaign relentlessly and give a voice to those who’ve had theirs taken away. Join us.

22 January 2025. Human Rights Watch, Jewish Council of Australia, Australian Federation of Islamic Councils, Australian National Imams Council, Human Rights Law Centre and Amnesty International condemn a recent spate of antisemitic hate crimes in Australia.The antisemitic attacks include the January 21 arson attack and spray-painting of antisemitic graffiti of a childcare centre in Maroubra ...

Why does Australia need a Human Rights Act? Human rights are the fundamental freedoms and protections that belong to all of us. With a Human Rights Act, the government would need to respect human rights when making decisions, including our right to adequate housing, a healthy environment, education, health, and more.

We bring torturers to justice, change oppressive laws and free people jailed for voicing their opinion. This is our impact. Together, we are unstoppable.

Feb 2, 2024 · Phase 2 – Utilise the movement to engage with our Federal politicians and show them that the majority of Australians want a Human Rights Act. We are currently in phase 2 of the campaign, which is powered by those involved in phase 1. This will ensure that we are as powerful as we can be with the most relevant and up to date information when we approach people in positions of power.

We’re an independent, global movement of people who campaign courageously for human rights. In more than 150 countries worldwide, over 10 million of us stand together for justice, freedom, human dignity and equality.

Dec 17, 2024 · The Gambian Parliament rejected a bill to repeal the 2015 Women’s (Amendment) Act which bans female genital mutilation (FGM). South Korea: A landmark decision by the South Korean Supreme Court was delivered, affirming same-sex couples are entitled to the same health insurance benefits as heterosexual couples. It was a case where Amnesty International Korea was delighted to see an immediate ...

Jan 20, 2025 · To live free from violence. Disability rights: A service provider raised concerns about a person with a disability experiencing physical, financial, and emotional abuse by a carer with whom they lived. It was alleged that the carer had full control of the person’s disability support pension. They also allegedly physically assaulted the …

Mar 19, 2024 · The world’s biggest human rights event. Over 20 years, we’ve changed the lives of close to 100 people, because real change happens when ordinary people come together to take action.

Advancing Human Rights. Our key priorities to advance human rights by 2025: Create a national Human Rights Act for Australia.; Secure Indigenous justice to end the over-representation of Indigenous young people in prisons within a generation.; Seek climate justice by working with those affected by the climate crisis, and protecting the right to protest for climate change.