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Q&A with Amnesty International Aotearaoa New Zealand's new Executive Director

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Listening as activism - Together, we can change the world.

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Gaza in 2025 - Together, we can change the world.

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It's All About People Power

03 July, 2025

People seeking refuge

“It’s all still like a dream”: Syrian refugee builds new life in Argentina

Eyad Jaabary (Eddy) knew very little about Argentina before landing at Buenos Aires airport as a refugee in 2017. Since then, and with the support of a sponsor family, he has built a new life for himself and now works with projects helping other refugees and encouraging more people to become sponsors.

26 June, 2025

Our Domestic Work

Human rights in Aotearoa on a downward trend

Research released yesterday by the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI) raises serious concerns for how human rights are being upheld in Aotearoa New Zealand.

19 June, 2025

Human rights

What happened to the Madleen and why were they trying to reach Gaza?

On 1 June 2025, 12 people set sail on the Madleen with the goal of breaking Israel’s unlawful blockade on the occupied Gaza Strip and delivering desperately needed food and medical supplies to Gaza.

12 June, 2025

Human rights

Israel’s interception of Madleen and detention of crew bound for Gaza flouts international law

Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnès Callamard's response to the news that Israel has intercepted and detained the 12-person crew aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla’s Madleen boat.

10 June, 2025

Our Domestic Work

Auckland Writers Festival and Amnesty International

This year, we had the privilege to partner with the Auckland Writers Festival for their event STREETSIDE in Britomart, Auckland.

19 May, 2025

Human rights

“This is my home, and I will never leave”: Israel’s forced displacement of Palestinians

This Nakba Day, Zuheir Rajabi, whose family is among those who have been ordered to evacuate Batn Al-Hawa within six months, describes his experience as a Palestinian facing displacement in Jerusalem.

16 May, 2025

Conflict

India/Pakistan: Urgent need to protect civilians amidst escalating hostilities

In every armed conflict, protecting civilians is paramount.

09 May, 2025

Human rights

Two months of cruel and inhumane siege are further evidence of Israel’s genocidal intent in Gaza

Israel must immediately end its devastating siege on the occupied Gaza Strip which constitutes a genocidal act.

09 May, 2025

Our Domestic Work

A worrying trend for democracy

Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand’s response to reports that the Government is amending the Equal Pay Act under urgency.

07 May, 2025

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