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Statement: Global Sumud Flotilla
Media statement on the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla by Israeli forces
02 October, 2025

Human rights
Israel/OPT: Any peace proposal must be grounded in respect for human rights and an end to Israel’s unlawful occupation, apartheid and genocide in Gaza
Amnesty International's response to the plan that the Trump administration has proposed to end the conflict in Gaza.
01 October, 2025

Events
Amnesty's Secretary General is coming to Aotearoa New Zealand
Global human rights leader Dr Agnès Callamard will speak on humanity, justice, and hope in action. Don’t miss these rare events in Auckland and Wellington.
01 October, 2025

Human rights
Israel/OPT: No more bargaining chips: Immediate ceasefire and release of hostages urgently needed
Palestinian armed groups must immediately and unconditionally release all civilians held hostage in the occupied Gaza Strip, reiterated Amnesty International nearly two years after they were seized during the Hamas-led attacks in southern Israel on 7 October 2023.
01 October, 2025

Human rights
Three years after Amini, women still victims of violence daily
Aida Tavassoli writes an opinion piece for The Post | Te Upoko o Te Ika.
25 September, 2025

Human rights
$9000 youth award available for best human rights idea
If you're under 25 and in Aotearoa New Zealand, applications are open for the Gary Ware Legacy Award for Human Rights
25 September, 2025

Individuals at risk
Let Children Live – A Global Campaign for the Children in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Amnesty International has joined Save the Children in a global campaign to protect Palestinian children and end the Israeli authorities’ unlawful occupation of the Palestinian territory.
05 September, 2025

Human rights
Israel’s extensive destruction of Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military’s extensive and deliberate destruction of civilian property and agricultural land across southern Lebanon must be investigated as war crimes, Amnesty International said in a new briefing.
28 August, 2025

Our Domestic Work
Submission on the Proposals to Reform the Terrorism Suppression Act
27 August, 2025

People seeking refuge
“A second family”: From Afghanistan to Ireland, refugee sponsorship builds strong communities
When Fawzyah was forced to leave Afghanistan, she was about to finish university and hope was running low. Nearly four years on, she and her husband Fawad have built a new life in Ireland and have become part of the community sponsorship group that welcomed them – ready to help other refugees settle in their new homes.
19 August, 2025

Our Domestic Work
Submission on the Inquiry into the harm young New Zealanders encounter online
31 July, 2025

Conflict
Stuff asking for Kiwi voices on Gaza
New Zealand news organisation Stuff is asking New Zealanders for their perspectives and reflections on the conflict in Gaza. This is your chance to be heard.
30 July, 2025

Human rights
Cambodia: Scamming crisis survivors must be protected amid police crackdown
Since the publication of an Amnesty International report on scamming compounds in Cambodia, the local authorities appear to have undertaken a crackdown on these facilities.
24 July, 2025

Our Domestic Work
Meet our new Philanthropy Manager: Smridhi Marwah’s inspirations, career highlights and vision for humanity
Smridhi Marwah is focused on growing our major gifts programme, driving local, regional and international impact through high value donations. We sat down with her to ask some questions to get to know her better!
18 July, 2025

Human rights
USA: Sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese are a disgraceful affront to international justice
The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Francesca Albanese.
11 July, 2025