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World leaders are failing the poor

The global financial crisis is compounding the deprivation, inequality and injustice faced daily by at least 963 million people around the world – and driving 90 million more into extreme poverty.

In the Amnesty International Report 2009 we expose the tarnished records of G20 countries and call for new global leadership that pays attention to marginalised people.


Explore the report

Review the state of human rights in 157 countries and territories throughout the world and use our great online resources. The Amnesty International Report is available online in six languages and can be bought in softcover from our online shop.

Facts and figures

G20 countries - the world's most powerful and advanced economies - have tarnished records and double standards on rights. Read top-level facts and figures from our report for the year.

Demand dignity for prisoners of poverty

Poverty is not natural, or inevitable, but the result of decisions of those in power. If you want to change the fact that almost a billion people go to bed hungry every night, join our Demand Dignity campaign and fight the underlying causes of poverty.

Irene Khan, meet Kerry O’Brien

Amnesty International Secretary General Irene Khan met 7:30 Report host Kerry O’Brien last night to discuss the state of human rights in Australia and abroad, and where we need to go fom here. Watch the interview on the 7:30 Report website now.

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