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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
Human rights
Overwhelmed by the thought of writing a Will? You don’t have to be.
Leaving a gift in your Will is one of the kindest things we can do for society.
18 September, 2024
Prisons and police
New report reveals allegations of mistreatment by police and prison officers
A new report by the independent watchdog Aotearoa Justice Watch (AJW) details alleged violations of human rights within New Zealand’s criminal justice system.
04 August, 2024