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Campaigns and Issues - Amnesty
WEBNorthern Ireland. From dealing with the legacy of the Troubles, to issues relating to Abortion rights, and individual stories of victims, we campaign for Human Rights in Northern Ireland at Stormont, through the media, through education, and at meetings and events all over Northern Ireland. Region.
About Amnesty International UK
WEBWe are Amnesty International UK. We work to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied. As a global movement of over ten million people, Amnesty International is the world's largest grassroots human rights organisation. We investigate and expose abuses, educate and mobilise the public, and help transform societies to ...
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? - Amnesty
WEBUniversal Declaration of Human Rights is an enduring commitment to prevent the repetition of history's bleakest moments. . The UDHR emerged from the ashes of war and the horrors of the Holocaust. The UDHR marked an important shift by daring to say that all human beings are free and equal, regardless of colour, creed or religion.
The Prevent duty and its chilling effect on human rights - Amnesty
WEBThe reasons why people have been referred to Prevent are often shrouded in secrecy and there is no clear way to challenge referrals. Prevent is stripping people of their basic human rights and hampering their ability to live, work and speak freely. It is ineffective and a waste of public resources, where this resource can be better allocated.
Our Human Rights Manifesto 2024 - Amnesty
WEBJun 25, 2024 · Amnesty International is investigating mass summary killings, indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks, hostage-taking, and siege tactics. As ever, our mission to protect human rights remains. Please donate today to help expose war crimes and protect human rights. Thank you. Our manifesto for the next …
Human rights in the UK - Amnesty
WEBThe Human Rights Act brings home fundamental, universal rights we all have as human beings, and allows us to challenge authorities if they violate them. If you’re lucky you won’t ever need to use it in a court. But it’s protecting you all the same. It’s an invisible safety net for all of us, working quietly to ensure our rights are ...
What are human rights? - Amnesty
WEBJan 21, 2017 · Human rights are the fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to every single one of us, anywhere in the world. Human rights apply no matter where you are from, what you believe in, or how you choose to live your life. Human rights can never be taken away, but they can sometimes be restricted – for example if a person breaks the law, or in the interests of national security.
Get Involved - Amnesty
WEBRoom Hire and Public Spaces. The Human Rights Action Centre is the base for our UK work, and it’s a space for our activists and the wider human rights community to meet and work. Learn more about hiring our building, rooms, and other accessibility information.
The Human Rights Act Explained - Amnesty
WEBThe Human Rights Act brings home fundamental, universal rights we all have as human beings, and allows us to challenge authorities if they violate them. If you’re lucky you won’t ever need to use it in a court. But it’s protecting you all the same. It’s an invisible safety net for all of us, working quietly to ensure our rights are ...