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New approach urgently needed to overcome Indigenous disadvantage

2009-07-03T06:44:53+00:00

The latest report from the Productivity Commission highlights the need for a new approach to Indigenous disadvantage - one with human rights at its core

India: Historic ruling against “sodomy” laws, the first step to equality

2009-07-03T06:08:10+00:00

Delhi's high court has decriminalised homosexuality - a significant step towards ensuring people in India can express their sexual orientation or gender identity without fear or discrimination.

Malaysia: End caning as a punishment against immigrants

2009-07-03T06:03:38+00:00

At least 34,923 migrants faced the cruel punishment of caning in Malaysiabetween 2002 and 2008.

Wanted: volunteers for Comfort Women Campaign event

2009-07-03T06:00:51+00:00

Do you want to make a difference in our Justice for Comfort Women Campaign? Well, we're looking for volunteers to help out at an event at Customs House in August. We are also looking for artists to help perform a live artistic demonstration at this event.

Rape survivors denied treatment: South Africa

2009-07-03T02:01:40+00:00

Women arriving at Musina Hospital in South Africa after fleeing Zimbabwe are being denied treatment and care,

Pakistan: Over two million people living outside camps face appalling conditions

2009-07-02T23:44:32+00:00

More than two million people who have fled fighting in Pakistan are living in terrible conditions outside official displacement camps.

North Sydney Girls raise awareness for Comfort Women campaign

2009-07-02T08:14:52+00:00

Amnesty Group at North Sydney Girls High School organise 'Comfort Women' campaign stall

Positive Changes for Asylum Seekers

2009-07-02T04:56:34+00:00

New work permit regulations will greatly aid many asylum seekers who are struggling to survive without paid employment.

Impunity for war crimes in Gaza a recipe for further civilian suffering

2009-07-02T03:53:48+00:00

Our new report finds Israeli forces killed hundreds of civilians and destroyed thousands of homes in Gaza during the 22-day conflict earlier this year.

Zimbabwean Refugees face further hardship in South Africa

2009-07-01T05:21:54+00:00

Incidences of abuse, discrimination and rape are not uncommon for desparate Zimbabwean refugees in South Africa.

Cambodia: Setback to free expression

2009-07-01T04:29:42+00:00

Cambodian newspaper editor Hang Chakra has been jailed for speading "disinformation".

Pollution has created human rights tragedy in the Niger Delta

2009-07-01T01:49:42+00:00

Oil companies have abused the human rights of the people of the Niger Delta, and have not been held accountable by governments, a new report by Amnesty International has found.

Public hearings blog

2009-06-30T06:22:26+00:00

Get the latest updates from the public hearings at Parliament House, Canberra, written by our Human Rights Act for Australia campaign team.

Public hearings portal

2009-06-30T05:52:17+00:00

Our portal to information and text, image and video updates from the National Human Rights Consultation Committee's public hearings, held from Wednesday 1st to Friday 3rd July at Parliament House in Canberra.

Iran: Detained political leaders at risk of torture

2009-06-30T04:41:58+00:00

Amnesty International is concerned that opposition leaders detained in Iran may face torture in an effort to force them to confess to crimes for which they could face the death penalty.

Shell in Niger Delta: The human rights cost of oil

2009-06-29T03:34:20+00:00

Destroying the environment, driving conflict, deepening poverty, deteriorating health – the human rights costs of oil from Niger Delta is far too high.

Journalists detained in Iran as news restrictions tighten

2009-06-27T00:50:48+00:00

Amnesty International has adopted as prisoners of conscience dozens of journalists arrested in Iran since 12 June. They are at risk of torture in detention and must immediately be released.

Somalia: Amputations deplorable

2009-06-26T02:46:37+00:00

The cross amputations of four young men in Mogadishu amount to torture.

Thailand: Closed trial threatens justice

2009-06-26T02:43:13+00:00

Amnesty International is urging the Thai authorities to allow a public trial for Darunee Charnchoengsilpakul, charged with insulting the country's monarchy.

One step closer to ending detention debt

2009-06-25T23:31:51+00:00

Amnesty International congratulates the Australian Parliament for passing a bill to end the damaging practice of charging asylum seekers the costs of their detention.

USA: Abuses at Bagram must be part of wider inquiry

2009-06-25T02:38:41+00:00

The BBC's recent report on the abuse of prisoners at Bagram detention centre in Afghanistan are consistent with our research.

Iran must stop violence against election protesters

2009-06-24T23:42:54+00:00

Despite facing increasing violence, protestors in Iran continue to demonstrate against the results of the recent Iranian presidential election, held on 12 June.

Indonesia: Culture of police abuse and impunity must end

2009-06-24T04:12:05+00:00

Despite efforts to stamp out the culture of abuse in the Indonesian police force, the torture and ill treatment of suspects remains widespread.

We are watching: Release imprisoned Iranian protestors

2009-06-23T04:11:44+00:00

Up to 2000 people, including political leaders, have been detained in relation to protests against the disputed presidential elections.

End the Death Penalty for Drug-Related Offenses

2009-06-23T03:03:13+00:00

Amnesty International has joined the Anti Death Penalty Asia Network, Human Rights Watch and the International Harm Reduction Association to call for an end to the the death penalty for drug-related offences in Asia.

Somalia: Al-Shabab should not carry out amputations

2009-06-23T03:00:45+00:00

Four young men accused of robbery in Mogadishu should not have their limbs amputated.

Amnesty International to Zimbabwe PM: Prioritise human rights

2009-06-23T02:54:58+00:00

Amnesty International's Secretary General Irene Khan has aked Morgan Tsvangirai to prioritise human rights in Zimbabwe.

Iran: Stop using Basij militia to police demonstrations

2009-06-23T02:43:01+00:00

The Iranian governemnt must stop using the Basij militia to maintain law and order. The volunteer paramilitary force has a history of extreme brutality and is believed to have perpetrated grave human rights abuses against demonstrators in recent days.

Somalia: End indiscriminate shelling in Mogadishu

2009-06-22T01:20:00+00:00

Indiscriminate shelling in Mogadishu has killed dozens of innocent civilians.

India: Authorities should avoid excessive use of force

2009-06-22T00:40:07+00:00

Protests against police violence in West Bengal should not be met with excessive and unnecessary force, Amnesty International said.