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10-year anniversary of offshore detention places spotlight on Australia’s treatment of refugees

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 20th July 2022 -

As advocates mark the milestone, one refugee is bringing a case to the Federal Court to try and end the use of hotels as places of detention. Australia’s offshore detention…

Australia’s human rights progress faltering on global stage

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 7th April 2021 -

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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…

Job cuts looming at Amnesty International UK

Luke Michael, Monday, 6th May 2019 -

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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.…

Where Are All the Women? Campaign Questions Lack of Female NGO Leaders

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 8th March 2019 -

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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 …

‘Toxic’ Amnesty Workplace Sparks Criticism of Australian Social Sector Culture

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 13th February 2019 -

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A staff review uncovering a “toxic workplace environment” in Amnesty International’s London office has sparked criticism over the unspoken, harmful workplace culture…

‘Political’ Mural Reappears in Dublin After Charity Forced to Remove it

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 1st May 2018 -

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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 …

Grants for Innovation in Human Rights are Now Open

Rachel McFadden, Thursday, 25th May 2017 -

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Applications are now open for Amnesty International Australia’s Human Rights Innovation Fund. The fund will support new, innovative and creative initiatives that have…

Banning Headscarves is Bad for Business

Wendy Williams, Friday, 17th March 2017 -

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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…

Human Rights Groups Claim Australia Is Ignoring Nauru Abuse

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 3rd August 2016 -

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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…

Four in Five Australians Would Welcome Refugees New Survey Shows

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 19th May 2016 -

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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,…

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Tag : Amnesty International

Australia’s human rights progress faltering on global stage

Job cuts looming at Amnesty International UK

Where Are All the Women? Campaign Questions Lack of Female NGO Leaders

‘Toxic’ Amnesty Workplace Sparks Criticism of Australian Social Sector Culture

Grants for Innovation in Human Rights are Now Open

Banning Headscarves is Bad for Business

Human Rights Groups Claim Australia Is Ignoring Nauru Abuse

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