Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 7th April 2021 - A new report shines a light on the gaps in Australia’s commitment to human rights While many Australians consider themselves to be living in the lucky country, a new report says a lack…
Luke Michael, Monday, 6th May 2019 - Amnesty International says it has made a “painful and difficult decision” to cut staff as reports emerge the organisation faces a multi-million dollar hole in its budget.The Guardian…
Maggie Coggan, Friday, 8th March 2019 - Major humanitarian organisations are backing a campaign calling on civil society organisations to match the low percentage of women in leadership roles with the high percentage…
Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 13th February 2019 - A staff review uncovering a “toxic workplace environment” in Amnesty International’s London office has sparked criticism over the unspoken, harmful workplace culture within …
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 1st May 2018 - A mural supporting the repeal of Ireland’s Eighth Amendment has reappeared in Dublin, after a warning from the Irish Charities Regulator forced a charity art centre to remove the …
Rachel McFadden, Thursday, 25th May 2017 - Applications are now open for Amnesty International Australia’s Human Rights Innovation Fund.
The fund will support new, innovative and creative initiatives that have a demonstrable…
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 23rd March 2017 - The findings from a damning report revealing lockdowns and children being left in isolation in Victoria’s youth justice centres has received widespread condemnation from…
Wendy Williams, Friday, 17th March 2017 - Barring headscarves in the workplace would be bad for business, according to Diversity Council Australia speaking in the wake of a landmark ruling by the EU’s highest court allowing…
Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 18th October 2016 -
A new not-for-profit report by aid agency Amnesty International claims the Australian government is responsible for the deliberate and systematic torture of refugees on Nauru…
Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 3rd August 2016 - Australia is deliberately ignoring the inhumane treatment of refugees held on Nauru in a bid to deter further asylum seekers from arriving in the country by boat, according to two …
Wendy Williams, Thursday, 19th May 2016 - Around four in five Australians agree that people should be able to take refuge in other countries to escape war or persecution, a new survey shows.The new global survey, commissioned…
Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 26th February 2015 -
Amnesty International’s annual review of human rights has criticised Australia for its poor response to a growing refugee crises at home and overseas – including abuses…
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