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网页Call on the Prime Minister to End the Homelessness Crisis. A record number of people, including children are experiencing homelessness. Without swift action, the situation will only get worse. Sign the petition to call on the Prime Minister to …
About Amnesty International UK
网页We are Amnesty International UK. We work to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied. As a global movement of over ten million people, Amnesty International is the world's largest grassroots human rights organisation. We investigate and expose abuses, educate and mobilise the public, and help transform societies to ...
Human rights in the UK - Amnesty
网页The Human Rights Act brings home fundamental, universal rights we all have as human beings, and allows us to challenge authorities if they violate them. If you’re lucky you won’t ever need to use it in a court. But it’s protecting you all the same. It’s an invisible safety net for all of us, working quietly to ensure our rights are ...
Our Vision, Mission and Values - Amnesty
网页2017年12月12日 · We are a global movement of seven million members, supporters and activists across the world standing up for humanity and human rights. Our purpose is to protect individuals wherever justice, fairness, freedom and truth are denied. With these values at our heart, we have stopped torture, freed prisoners, prevented executions and …
What are human rights? - Amnesty
网页2017年1月21日 · Human rights are the fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to every single one of us, anywhere in the world. Human rights apply no matter where you are from, what you believe in, or how you choose to live your life. Human rights can never be taken away, but they can sometimes be restricted – for example if a person breaks the law, or in the interests of national security.
Urgent actions - Amnesty
网页SMALL ACTIONS WITH A BIG DIFFERENCE. Our Urgent Action Network takes action for a fairer world. Because of the actions of individuals, lives have been saved, unfair laws have changed, the wrongfully imprisoned have been released. Your actions make a difference. Urgent Actions Listing.
The Prevent duty and its chilling effect on human rights - Amnesty
网页The reasons why people have been referred to Prevent are often shrouded in secrecy and there is no clear way to challenge referrals. Prevent is stripping people of their basic human rights and hampering their ability to live, work and speak freely. It is ineffective and a waste of public resources, where this resource can be better allocated.
Take action to help individuals at risk and defend human rights
网页Demand the UK suspend all arms transfers to Israel now. Human rights violations are being committed against Palestinians at staggering levels. Yet, the UK government has only suspended a few arms licenses. Email your MP, urging them to speak up for human rights in Parliament, and suspend all arms sales to Israel.
Our Everyday Rights - Amnesty
网页Imagine all the basic needs of life lined up like a row of dominoes. When one topples—like losing a job—it triggers a chain reaction that affects everything else, from having enough money for food or childcare to having a safe and secure home. Everyday rights properly protected in law would keep these dominoes standing, ensuring that people's needs are met and all the pieces stay in place ...
Protect the Protest - Amnesty
网页Protect the Protest. Throughout history, people coming together in protest has changed the world for the better. From stopping wars, winning human rights victories and standing up against racism - protest has been powerful. But now, this precious right is under attack and deserves to be protected from people in power who fear change and don’t ...