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NZ Government fails criminal age review
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has called out the failure of the New Zealand Government to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility.
27 January, 2023
A guide to protecting your data & human rights
26 January, 2023
Our Domestic Work
Government says the rights of indigenous people can wait
The Government will put on hold work to develop a plan to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Aotearoa, endorsed the Declaration over 10 years ago and has an obligation to uphold it.
21 December, 2022
2022 Human Rights Wins to Celebrate!
Throughout this year, the Amnesty movement has changed the lives of people all over the world.
15 December, 2022
Youth
Meet the rangatahi championing rainbow and Pasifika rights
The winners of Amnesty International’s Gary Ware Legacy Award have been announced!
11 December, 2022
Individuals at risk
Help the peaceful protestors protecting human rights
Human Rights Day is an opportunity to take action for those whose lives are at risk because of their commitment to justice and equity.
07 December, 2022
Human rights
Everyone can be a women human rights defender
The International Day of Women Human Rights Defenders celebrates those who shine their light in the darkest corners of the globe.
28 November, 2022
Wins
Hard-earned win for first arrivals from Nauru
Sometimes injustices seem insurmountable but standing together will bring us closer to a world based on aroha, equality and care.
23 November, 2022
Our Domestic Work
Tough on crime narratives risk harm
Aotearoa New Zealand needs evidence-based, holistic interventions to address the causes of crime.
17 November, 2022
Wins
Write for Rights – the life-changing power of words
Writing a letter, sending a tweet, signing a petition. Surely you can’t change the world with something so simple? Yes, you can!
11 November, 2022
Our Domestic Work
Action needed to protect more people from hate
Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand calls on the Government to ensure that everyone can live freely and expressively.
02 November, 2022
Discrimination
Five intersex Myths
25 October, 2022
Human rights
How to talk with tamariki about human rights
It's never too early to start talking with tamariki about their rights and the rights of others.
30 September, 2022
Human rights
Urgently investigate protester killings in Iran
Ongoing investigations into the crackdown on protests in Iran have revealed widespread patterns of unlawful use of force and ruthless violence by security forces.
28 September, 2022
Our Domestic Work
Open letter calls on Minister of Corrections Kelvin Davis to stop the relocation of women from Arohata prison
Justice organisations across the motu call on Minister Davis to stop plans to move women from Arohata prison.
28 September, 2022
EVENT
WEBINAR - While new Papua provinces will exacerbate human rights abuses
Support the people of Papua in their fight for their human rights. For far too long, Indigenous peoples in Indonesia's easternmost island of Papua have suffered endless human rights abuses at the hands of Indonesian authorities. Now, recent development plans by Jakarta – made unilaterally without any meaningful consultation or participation of affected Papuans – will further put the human rights and livelihoods of the Papuan community at stake Register to support Papuan people in their fight for human rights. Join us for this online discussion from 7.30pm NZ time, on Tuesday, July 12. Hear from a great line up of speakers discussing the implications of these recent developments and how you can take action to support Papuan people.
2nd July, 2022 | 3:15am
EVENT
Amnesty stall at Kapiti Artisan Craft Market
Be in to win intricately detailed handcrafted dolls and bird houses in the Amnesty International AotearoaNZ fundraising raffle . Go along and say hi to the team. All proceeds go to Amnesty's human rights work.
5th September, 2022 | 3:15am
EVENT
Reigniting an Amnesty group in Hamilton
If you have an interest in hearing more about starting a local group or about Amnesty International and human rights generally, these are the meetings for you! Our groups are made up of people who get together with a shared passion to tackle human rights concerns, and along the way become friends. Each group draws on the skills and expertise of its members to help Amnesty International deliver on its campaigning promises. Once members of a group have learnt a bit more about our campaigns and different ways to engage, actions can include everything from letter writing, hosting or attending events, speaking engagements, through to visiting local MPs to raise human rights concerns. Join one of two meetings at Earth Diverse Wednesday, 7 September 6-7.30pm Thursday, 8 September, 10am-11.30am. If you are keen to hear more and are free to attend, please RSVP via the eventbrite url
3rd September, 2022 | 6:00am