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Indonesian women protest in Central Jakarta about violence against women © Reuters
16 days to stop violence against women
At least one in three women around the world has been physically abused. During 16 Days of Activism, thousands of people and organisations will take a stand against gender-based violence.
Obama makes history
We urge the President-elect to take concrete steps in his first 100 days in office to bring the USA into line with its human rights obligations.
Australia boosts aid to DRC
Amnesty International welcomes the government's announcement it will give an extra $4 million in aid to the DRC.
60th birthday for human rights
On 10 December 2008, people around the world will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Find out about events around Australia, actions you can take and other great resources on our dedicated webpage.
2008 Freedom Art Union Raffle closes soon
Last chance to win for human rights... The winners of the 2008 Freedom Raffle are only weeks away from being drawn. Don't miss your chance to win a Stylish Citroën C4 Hatch or three sensational holidays!
Indonesia must end death penalty
In the wake of the execution of the Bali Bombers, Amnesty International again calls on the Indonesian Government to permanently abolish the death penalty.
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Obama vows to shut Guantanamo
President-elect Obama has confirmed to shut down Guantanamo as reported yesterday on CBS's 60 Minutes programme.
Ominous signs on Obama torture policy
Will Obama repudiate torture? Ask his advisors...
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Prisoner of conscience freed!
Bu Dongwei was released from his re-education through labour sentence 4 months earlier. His release was kept quiet to keep him safe.
Guantanamo Bay: Unlawful imprisonment of 17 Uighurs continues
Seventeen Uighurs remain in indefinite military detention in the US Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay.
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Obama plans closure of Guantanamo Bay
We welcome news that the President-elect's advisors are working to close Guantanamo Bay.
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President-elect Obama: commit to human rights
In his first 100 days as President, call on Barack Obama to put human rights at the heart of his administration.
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Breakthrough in access to justice for all rights
Amnesty International has welcomed the adoption of the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, by the UN General Assembly's Third Committee in New York.
Renewed fighting in DRC breaks precarious ceasefire
Despite the ongoing peace talks between Rebel leader Laurent Nkunda and UN special envoy Olusegun Obasanjo, renewed fighting broke out in the province of North Kivu.
Human rights consultation still urgently needed
Attorney-General's claims of strong Government support for human rights must be followed up by legal protections.
India: Election monitors arbitrarily detained
India should immediately release three people detained while monitoring elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
Obama commits to close Guantánamo
President-elect Obama confirms his commitment to close Guantánamo Bay and end use of torture by the US.
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