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As the federal election draws near, young Australians are rising as a force to be reckoned with. With nearly half of the voter demographic made up of Gen Z & Millennials, their votes are set to shape the future, with human rights at the forefront. amnesty.org.au/young-voters-d…

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Today is a day of shame. Shame on the perpetrators on both sides of this terrible conflict who have inflicted unimaginable suffering on civilians. Shame on the world for turning away while Sudan burns. amnesty.org.au/sudan-two-year…

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The University of Melbourne is being urged to abandon policy changes that restrict staff and students’ right to protest and permit the widespread surveillance of people using their wifi network. amnesty.org.au/university-of-…

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The Trump administration’s anti-rights campaign is turbocharging harmful trends, gutting international human rights protections & endangering billions, Amnesty warned today upon launching its annual report, The State of the World’s Human Rights. amnesty.org.au/state-of-the-w…

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PWDA joined a group of 75 organisations and experts in signing an open letter to the Prime Minister and to the Leader of the Opposition calling for action to protect the voting rights of people with disability. Read full release: buff.ly/gI7l294

PWDA joined a group of 75 organisations and experts in signing an open letter to the Prime Minister and to the Leader of the Opposition calling for action to protect the voting rights of people with disability.
 
Read full release: buff.ly/gI7l294
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The second term of Prime Minister Albanese’s Labor government must be one of courage, commitment to advancing the human rights of all Australians and to protecting the international rules-based order abroad. amnesty.org.au/second-labor-t…

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The erosion of press freedom is a warning sign – one that signals a broader slide toward authoritarianism. amnesty.org.au/the-state-of-g…

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The U.S. and other governments must urgently find funding for education programmes in Myanmar that were a lifeline for students, teachers & families in the war-torn country. amnesty.org.au/myanmar-life-s…

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GOOD NEWS: South Australia is one step closer to a future where people’s rights are protected & respected following an inquiry that has recommended that the State legislate a Human Rights Act. amnesty.org.au/sa-one-step-cl…

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We extend solidarity with Mechelle Turvey, the Noongar Yamatji community and everyone who loved Cassius Turvey in the wake of two men being found guilty of his murder and one man found guilty of manslaughter.

We extend solidarity with Mechelle Turvey, the Noongar Yamatji community and everyone who loved Cassius Turvey in the wake of two men being found guilty of his murder and one man found guilty of manslaughter.
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A US air strike on a migrant detention centre in Sa’ada, north-western Yemen on 28 April killed and injured dozens of migrants and must be investigated as a violation of international humanitarian law. amnesty.org.au/yemen-us-air-s…

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Despite marriage equality in Thailand and Taiwan, digital violence continues to threaten LGBTI people, undermining their human rights & progress made. So, why is this still happening? Find out more in our blog: amnesty.org.au/why-does-digit…

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Amnesty reiterates its warning to the QLD government and all QLD legislators that treating children as adults in the criminal system could constitute violations of Australia’s international obligations to uphold the human rights of children. amnesty.org.au/queensland-gov…

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Now is not the time for grandstanding and draconian clampdowns. Authorities must urgently come to the negotiation table, with the aim of resolving outstanding issues and allowing resumption of healthcare services. amnesty.org.au/ethiopia-autho…

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On Mabo Day, we remember the fight for land and justice, a fight that continues today. Too many First Nations kids are being locked up instead of staying connected to Country. Tell the QLD and NT Governments: kids belong on Country, not in prison cells via link in bio

On Mabo Day, we remember the fight for land and justice, a fight that continues today.
Too many First Nations kids are being locked up instead of staying connected to Country.
Tell the QLD and NT Governments: kids belong on Country, not in prison cells via link in bio