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Leaders Fail To Address Violence Against Women
Friday, 6 August 2010, 4:59 pm | Amnesty International
Amnesty International has condemned the statement on violence against women in today’s Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting communiqué as weak and disappointing. More >>
MPs tell New Zealand why they love human rights
Thursday, 5 August 2010, 12:47 pm | Amnesty International
Labour MP Phil Twyford loves human rights because "they give value to our existence, and acknowledge that at a fundamental level, we're all equal." More >>
Kiwi celebs tell NZ why they human rights
Tuesday, 3 August 2010, 10:59 am | Amnesty International
Comedian Oscar Kightley loves human rights because: “There’s nothing funny about not having them.” Celebrity chef Peter Gordon loves human rights because: “Ultimately we’re one big family, and we should just sit around the dining table and get on ... More >>
Fijian Human Rights Defender acquitted
Friday, 30 July 2010, 4:23 pm | Amnesty International
Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand (AIANZ) welcomes the Fijian High Court’s decision to throw out all charges against Fijian lawyer Imrana Jalal, announced today. More >>
Asylum seekers must not be political pawns
Wednesday, 7 July 2010, 2:20 pm | Amnesty International
The rights of asylum seekers, not political point-scoring, must be prioritised in any discussions New Zealand undertakes on Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s suggestion of a regional processing centre, says Amnesty International. More >>
Calling on Kiwis to make a bid for human rights
Tuesday, 6 July 2010, 2:02 pm | Amnesty International
The very idea of being imprisoned for exercising your right to freedom of expression would outrage most New Zealanders. More >>
Amnesty International welcomes UN women’s agency
Friday, 2 July 2010, 3:14 pm | Amnesty International
Amnesty International welcomes the establishment of a new United Nations (UN) agency dedicated to strengthening its work on women’s human rights, and in particular the opportunity it presents to address violence against women in the Pacific. More >>
Make a bid for human rights
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 9:33 am | Amnesty International
Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand is excited to announce its inaugural charity art auction, ARTicle 19. More >>
Fiji media law a blow to media freedom
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:50 pm | Amnesty International
The new media law promulgated on 25 June 2010 will further restrict media freedom in Fiji and perpetuate violations of people’s right to freedom of expression, warns Amnesty International. More >>
Fiji media law a blow to media freedom
Tuesday, 29 June 2010, 12:38 pm | Amnesty International
The new media law promulgated on 25 June 2010 will further restrict media freedom in Fiji and perpetuate violations of people’s right to freedom of expression, warns Amnesty International. More >>
Toronto and the G8/G20: Peaceful protest suffers
Monday, 28 June 2010, 2:35 pm | Amnesty International
As the Annual General Meeting of Amnesty International Canada (English branch) concluded today in Toronto, Amnesty International members from across the country expressed their very deep concern that important rights associated with peaceful protest have ... More >>
Aung San Suu Kyi Must be Released
Tuesday, 22 June 2010, 3:54 pm | Amnesty International
Aucklanders joined with Amnesty International, members of Myanmar’s multi-ethnic community and New Zealand MPs in lighting 2,200 candles demanding freedom in Myanmar on Saturday, at a vigil to commemorate the 65th birthday of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. More >>
Thousands of candles remember Aung San Suu Kyi
Thursday, 17 June 2010, 2:57 pm | Amnesty International
“Freedom” is the message Amnesty International will send during a candlelight vigil to mark Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 65th birthday, in Auckland on Saturday. More >>
New Zealand photojournalist honoured
Friday, 4 June 2010, 12:15 pm | Amnesty International
New Zealand photojournalist Robin Hammond has been named winner of two categories in the prestigious 19th annual Amnesty International UK Media Awards. More >>
Report 2010: Global justice gap condemns millions
Friday, 28 May 2010, 10:34 am | Amnesty International
A global justice gap is being made worse by power politics despite a landmark year for international justice, said Amnesty International today in its annual assessment of human rights worldwide. More >>
Pacific region under the spotlight
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 1:53 pm | Amnesty International
A global justice gap that is being made worse by a lack of accountability is nowhere more apparent than in the Pacific region, said Amnesty International today in its annual assessment of human rights worldwide. More >>
Pacific region under the spotlight in report
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 12:00 pm | Amnesty International
A global justice gap that is being made worse by a lack of accountability is nowhere more apparent than in the Pacific region, said Amnesty International today in its annual assessment of human rights worldwide. More >>
‘Three strikes’ law at odds with human rights
Wednesday, 26 May 2010, 4:44 pm | Amnesty International
The passing of the controversial “three strikes” bill yesterday is a serious blow to the fairness of New Zealand’s criminal justice system as it removes the ability of judges to tailor sentences to the particular circumstances of an offence, ... More >>
State of the Worlds’ Human Rights
Tuesday, 18 May 2010, 3:38 pm | Amnesty International
The Amnesty International Report 2010 provides a comprehensive global overview of the state of human rights. The 400-page Report details the state of human rights in 159 countries. It reflects Amnesty International’s work to combat human rights ... More >>
Thailand: Military Using Lethal Force
Tuesday, 18 May 2010, 3:37 pm | Amnesty International
Thai soldiers must immediately stop firing live ammunition into several large areas in Bangkok where anti-government protesters are gathered, Amnesty International said today. More >>
