Pakistan intensifies human rights abuses

The current State of Emergency in Pakistan is a blatant breach of international law and human rights standards enshrined in the country's own constitution. We call for the immediate return to constitutional rule and the release of the hundreds of people detained under the current measures. more

Sexual violence survivors still await justice

In Sierra Leone it is estimated that a third of all women and girls are still stigmatised and suffering the after-effects of sexual violence perpetrated during the country's conflict, which ended in 2002. Six years later, little has been done to ensure that these survivors receive justice and acknowledgement of their hardship. more

6 years of torture in Guantanamo

For six years we have seen atrocious human rights abuses from Guantanamo Bay. The US Supreme Court's upcoming review relating to the unlawful detention regime goes beyond crucial questions of the rights of the detainees, to the very concepts of accountable government. read our new report

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UN General Assembly set to halt executions

A petition of over 5 million signatures calling for a universal ban on executions was presented to the President of the General Assembly of the United Nations on November 2. We now welcome the decision of 75 countries to co-sponsor a draft resolution to universally abolish the death penalty. more

Good news

Serkalem Fasil, a former Egyptian prisoner of conscience, has thanked Amnesty International for helping secure her release from jail by donating a journalism award to the organisation. more

Final week for Freedom Raffle

Win a chic Citroen C3 or a tropical escape for two to Cape Tribulation! These are just two of the fantastic prizes on offer as part of this year's Freedom Raffle. But hurry - the draw date is 27 November. Send an email or phone 1300 550 522. more about the raffle

In your area

For Journalist Day in China, the ACT/NSW China Campaign Team will raise awareness about the reality of media repression in China and call for an end to internet censorship. Show your support by participating in our campaigning activities on November 10 at Garema Place, Civic, Canberra from 12.30 - 2pm. more

Want to join in our China Campaign? Find out how to be active in your local area by visiting your local website.