Amnesty latest

Fiji: Harassment of Government Critics

2009-11-10T00:50:14+00:00

Amnesty condemns the ongoing repression of peaceful dissent in Fiji as the Government expels an Australian academic.

Unlock the Camps in Sri Lanka

2009-11-09T03:38:47+00:00

Sustained international pressure is needed to bring human rights to the displaced people of Sri Lanka.

Detained journalist freed in Sri Lanka

2009-11-09T01:06:18+00:00

Journalist Vettivel Jasikaran and his wife Valarmathi Jasikaran were released on 26 October 2009. They had been arbitrarily detained since March 2008 under anti-terror legislation.

Europe: Governments to act on human rights 20 years after the Berlin Wall

2009-11-09T00:12:43+00:00

Serious and deep-rooted problems of racism and discrimination remain at the heart of modern Europe.

New South Wales

2009-11-06T03:51:52+00:00

Amnesty International in New South Wales encourages people to get involved with defending and protecting human rights in their local area. In New South Wales there are thousands of supporters working in different ways to defend human rights. Whether you want to join one of our action groups or networks, come along to an event or volunteer at the NSW Action Centre, you can get involved and help us defend human rights.

About Amnesty International NSW

2009-11-06T02:48:43+00:00

AIA in NSW aims to harness the skills, energy and passion of people in NSW so you can get involved in defending and protecting human rights.

Action groups

2009-11-06T02:13:30+00:00

Find out what's happening in NSW.

CIA Agents Convicted in Italy

2009-11-05T22:14:12+00:00

The Court of Milan has convicted twenty three CIA agents for their role in the rendition of Hassan Mustafa Osama Nasr, also known as Abu Omar. Read more about this historic finding.

Convictions in Rendition Case a Step Towards Accountability

2009-11-05T03:47:41+00:00

The first trials involving the CIA's program of rendition have resulted in the convictions of a number of CIA agents in Italy.

Detained journalist freed in Sri Lanka

2009-11-05T01:34:04+00:00

Journalist Vettivel Jasikaran and his wife Valarmathi Jasikaran were released on 26 October 2009.

Three people beheaded in Saudi Arabia

2009-11-05T01:28:34+00:00

Two Sri Lankans and an Indian man have been put to death in Saudi Arabia.

UN vote on Goldstone report a defining step for accountability, says Amnesty International

2009-11-05T00:14:21+00:00

The UN has spoken up for accountability and for an end to the cycle of impunity that has obstructed the search for peace and justice between Israelis and Palestinians

Cancellation of Event

2009-11-04T06:58:38+00:00

Amnesty regrets to advise that we are unable to present the program at Kulcha in Fremantle originally advertised for the 14th of November. This program featured a number of performances including the play "Seven Jewish Children."

It’s About Humility

2009-11-04T02:03:02+00:00

On Saturday 31 October, Amnesty invited all Australians to don the garb of inequality and misunderstanding which is a millstone around the neck of so many Indigenous Australians, at a Cultural Awareness Training day.

Indonesia shelters indicted Timorese Suspect

2009-11-03T22:58:44+00:00

An indicted militia leader was returned to Indonesia last week, perpetuating the pattern of impunity for crimes against humanity and other crimes which occurred during the Indonesian occupation of East Timor.

Tenants forced to vacate their homes in Nigeria

2009-11-03T03:21:48+00:00

Nigeria has given hundreds of people only seven days notice to vacate their homes without providing alternative housing.

Grave concerns over Christmas Island expansion

2009-11-02T06:26:19+00:00

Rather than exploring ways to expand Christmas Island, resources should be used to find ways to close the centre and process asylum seekers on the Australian mainland.

Stirling Organic Market and Cafe - Art Exhibition

2009-10-31T22:00:34+00:00

1st to 30th November 2009

Southern Elders - Women Weavers present

2009-10-30T22:00:50+00:00

" weaving the generations 2009 exhibition "

World’s biggest arms traders promise global arms treaty

2009-10-30T21:58:18+00:00

On 30 October at the United Nations, after years of discussions and debates, the vast majority of governments – 153 in total - agreed a timetable to establish a "strong and robust" Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) with the "highest common standards" to control international transfers of conventional arms.

Aung San Suu Kyi - Sydney stand for solidarity

2009-10-30T05:05:01+00:00

Last Tuesday 27 October, some 500 people gathered on the steps of the Sydney Opera House to call, yet again, for the unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi.

African governments must pressure Zimbabwe on human rights

2009-10-28T22:51:55+00:00

Zimbabwe is on the brink of sliding back into the post-election violence that marred the country in 2008.

Sudan: Death row prisoner bore marks of torture

2009-10-28T22:49:15+00:00

The Sudanese government is responsible for the death and ill-treatment of a prisoner who died from tuberculosis in police custody last week.

Taliban must immediately stop targeting civilians in Afghanistan

2009-10-28T22:46:11+00:00

The Taliban's attack that killed at least six civilian UN staff in Kabul significantly harms the already constrained ability of aid workers to assist Afghans

Pakistan: Amnesty International condemns deadly bombing in Peshawar

2009-10-28T22:45:33+00:00

The targeting of civilians in conflict zones cannot be condoned under any circumstances

The inauguration of the ASEAN Inter-Governmental Commission on Human Rights

2009-10-28T22:36:53+00:00

The establishment of an ASEAN human rights body is a welcome and long-overdue step forward, but commissioners, member states and ASEAN must ensure that this body develops into a true human rights protection and promotion mechanism.

Refugee Rights are Human Rights

2009-10-28T04:08:04+00:00

Find out the truth about 'boat people' and how you can encourage our government to fulfil its international responsibilities towards refugees.

Proposed resolutions for NEGM - Strengthening Democracy

2009-10-27T02:59:40+00:00

As a result of the Strengthening Democracy project, the Board is proposing a number of constitutional amendments to strengthen democracy within AIA. Here is a summary of the resolutions, and the Tasmanian delegations proposed position.

Palestinians denied access to water

2009-10-27T02:04:22+00:00

Israel is unreasonably restricting the availability of water in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and preventing the Palestinians from developing an effective water infrastructure.

School action pack October-December 2009

2009-10-26T04:18:38+00:00

Welcome to the final School Action Pack for 2009, full of great updates and great ideas for taking action on human rights. Download the sections of the October-December 2009 action pack by clicking on the headings below.