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Human rights

What is the state of global press freedom in 2025?

Recently it was World Press Freedom Day. On this day, we shed light on the state of press freedom around the world, spotlight some worrying trends and explain some of the recent developments that are putting journalists in jeopardy.

05 May, 2025

Justice

Chilling Government proposal to remove voting rights

Yesterday news broke that the Government is proposing a total ban on voting for people in prison. Currently people in prison who are serving less than three years are able to vote. The proposed blanket ban is a breach of human rights.

01 May, 2025

Discrimination

Hungary: Global fight back begins as anti-Pride law comes into effect

As discriminatory legislation that could be used to ban Pride marches in Hungary comes into effect, Amnesty International has announced the launch of an international campaign calling on the Hungarian authorities to “Let Pride March”.

24 April, 2025

Human rights

New Amnesty International Hong Kong office opens overseas

Amnesty International has announced the launch of a new Hong Kong section based overseas, following the closure of its offices in the city in 2021 amid a crackdown on human rights.

16 April, 2025

Human rights

Meet three Afghans at risk of deportation from Pakistan

The Pakistan government is pushing forward with its plans to arbitrarily and forcibly expel Afghan nationals, including refugees and asylum seekers, as part of the opaque ‘Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan’ which adds to the plight of at-risk Afghans.

08 April, 2025

Justice

Death Sentences and Executions 2024

Amnesty International has released its annual report on the global use of the death penalty.

08 April, 2025

Human rights

Democracy at risk

Recent research commissioned by the Helen Clark Foundation raises serious concern for social cohesion in Aotearoa. The Government must recognise there is a problem and work in partnership with communities to explore how we can strengthen our society.

31 March, 2025

Wins

People Power in Action - Amnesty's Good News Roundup

Let’s celebrate our wins and take a look at some amazing moments of triumph and achievement.

24 March, 2025

Justice

“I couldn’t wear a uniform that symbolizes killing and oppression” – Israeli activist who refuses to serve in the Israeli army

Itamar Greenberg is an 18-year-old Israeli conscientious objector who has been repeatedly jailed, and has served five consecutive sentences at Neve Tzedek military prison in Central Israel, for refusing to enlist in the Israeli army after being summoned for compulsory military service. Here he describes why he refuses to serve in the Israeli army.

24 March, 2025

Our Domestic Work

New research centres rangatahi voices to identify transformative justice approaches

New research by Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand (AIANZ) and JustSpeak has been released today, sharing the stories of rangatahi with lived experience of the justice system.

13 March, 2025

Wins

Your words have the power to change lives!

After 30 years on death row, Rocky Myers will no longer be executed!

28 February, 2025

Human rights

Actions you can take over summer

Our top picks for what you can do during summer as an activist.

05 February, 2025

Human rights

Tragically overdue ceasefire will not repair lives of Palestinians shattered by Israel’s genocide in Gaza

Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General has made a statement on the news that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal.

17 January, 2025

Human rights

Amnesty International investigation concludes Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza

A new report by Amnesty International has found that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip.

04 December, 2024

Human rights

Amnesty International deeply opposes the Treaty Principles Bill

26 November, 2024