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WEBCall 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 help make homelessness history. Act now.
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? - Amnesty
WEBUniversal Declaration of Human Rights is an enduring commitment to prevent the repetition of history's bleakest moments. . The UDHR emerged from the ashes of war and the horrors of the Holocaust. The UDHR marked an important shift by daring to say that all human beings are free and equal, regardless of colour, creed or religion.
About Amnesty International UK
WEBWe 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 ...
Campaigns and Issues - Amnesty
WEBNorthern Ireland. From dealing with the legacy of the Troubles, to issues relating to Abortion rights, and individual stories of victims, we campaign for Human Rights in Northern Ireland at Stormont, through the media, through education, and at meetings and events all over Northern Ireland. Region.
Urgent actions - Amnesty
WEBSMALL 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.
Human rights in the UK - Amnesty
WEBThe 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 Human Rights Manifesto 2024 - Amnesty
WEBJun 25, 2024 · Amnesty International is investigating mass summary killings, indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks, hostage-taking, and siege tactics. As ever, our mission to protect human rights remains. Please donate today to help expose war crimes and protect human rights. Thank you. Our manifesto for the next UK government covers a broad …
What are human rights? - Amnesty
WEBJan 21, 2017 · 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 …
Take action to help individuals at risk and defend human rights
WEBDemand 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.
Take action for an individual - Amnesty
WEBAs the coronavirus pandemic sweeps across the world, urgent action needs to be taken to save the lives of untold numbers of at-risk Syrians. Ordinary individuals around the world are facing imprisonment, torture, and even death just for their beliefs, their job, who they love and even who they are. You can help us fight for their freedom.