IFRAME: //www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-NKHRSB Amnesty International Australia Skip to content Quick links * Login * Register * Keep in touch Facebook Twitter RSS Feed * Email Signup Amnesty International Australia logo Amnesty International is a global movement of over 7 million people committed to defending those who are denied justice or freedom. Site navigation * Home * Our Work * Get Involved * Donate * News * About * Shop Search Amnesty Australia website Search Search______________ Search Getty Images Demand safety for people in Syria As war continues to rage in Syria, its people are desperate for a safe home. They’ve suffered enough. Please take action today. Take Action Amnesty in Action * jean louis wrote a letter to end the death penalty in California * jean louis wrote a letter to end the death penalty in California * Darrin called on the Saudi Arabian authorities to stop the execution of Ali al-Nimr * Laura called on the Saudi Arabian authorities to stop the execution of Ali al-Nimr * Carla called on the Saudi Arabian authorities to stop the execution of Ali al-Nimr * Marianne called on the Saudi Arabian authorities to stop the execution of Ali al-Nimr * David called on the Saudi Arabian authorities to stop the execution of Ali al-Nimr * sidnei called on the Saudi Arabian authorities to stop the execution of Ali al-Nimr * Mel called on the Saudi Arabian authorities to stop the execution of Ali al-Nimr * Ilona wrote a letter to end the death penalty in California Julie “Every human being deserves to be given a fair go” - Watch * News * Blogs * What's On News Claudia Medina Tamariz © Amnetsy International Five wins in the fight against torture 14 January 2016 Thanks to you, here are some of the top recent successes we’ve achieved together in our fight to stop torture globally. Samar Badawi with her daughter Joud. © Private Saudi Arabia: Arrest of human rights defender Samar Badawi latest attempt to intimidate activists 13 January 2016 The arrest of Samar Badawi is the latest example of Saudi Arabia’s utter contempt for its human rights obligations. Raif Badawi, a Saudi website founder and blogger © Private Saudi Arabia: A year of bloody repression since flogging of Raif Badawi 8 January 2016 Human rights in Saudi Arabia have deteriorated since blogger Raif Badawi was publicly flogged. View all news Blogs Demonstrations in Tunisia. © FETHI BELAID/AFP/Getty Images The ‘Arab Spring’: Five years on 15 January 2016 Five years later, human rights are under attack across the region. Take a closer look at the situation now. Raif Badawi with his children © Private 6 Ways you can help Raif Badawi and other activists in Saudi Arabia 13 January 2016 One year after Raif Badawi was publicly flogged, he and many other Saudi Arabian activists need your urgent support. A young refugee living in an abandoned factory near Saida, Lebanon. © Flickr / Anthony Gale Syria: A life under siege 11 January 2016 Residents of Madaya and Al-Fouaa are desperate for aid as the Syrian conflict rages on. View all blogs What's on Jan 17 LGBTQI Network at Midsumma Carnival Where: Melbourne, VIC When: Sunday 17 January View all events Successes Members of the Philippine National Police © Flickr / AFN-Pacific Hawaii News Bureau Hawaii Philippines: positive step to addressing police torture The Philippines Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights has convened a second inquiry on Amnesty International’s ‘Above The Law: Torture in the Police’ report. View all successes 500,118 current supporters Current Supporters Get email updates Enter your email Enter your email____ Sign up Action alerts by email Privacy policy Act now online Take Action View all Stop the execution of young Saudi activist Take Action Make a donation Make a donation 30.00_______________ Donate Give what you can. We'll promise to spend your money wisely. How your donation is used Act locally 150+ ACTION GROUPS AUSTRALIA WIDE View all local groups ____________________ Search Enter your postcode to find out what's happening near you. What you're saying ... Free Phyoe Phyoe Aung and all political prisoners in Myanmar. Join the debate Gravatar Ye Wai 14 December 2015, 03:59PM Great work Amnesty. Good to see that signing petitions and writing letters actually works. It’s heartwarming to receive good news. Join the debate Gravatar Heather Fakira 10 December 2015, 10:52AM Wonderful news [that Mongolia has abolished the death penalty]. Congratulations to everyone involved in achieving this outcome. Join the debate Gravatar Fran 7 December 2015, 04:05PM [On Indigenous youth incarceration] Its not right for young people to be locked in small cells. Join the debate Gravatar Jules 2 December 2015, 10:00AM That is one brave women. Certainly braver than any man or woman I’ve met rather than read about in my 53 years. Join the debate Gravatar Michael Wild 30 November 2015, 09:27AM [On climate change] We all have to take responsibility; no more passing the buck. Join the debate Gravatar Philomena 27 November 2015, 09:52AM [On Rohingya refugees] Please let us look after and protect these people. Join the debate Gravatar Andrea Jayne Bartrop 22 October 2015, 01:34PM [On the imminent execution of Ali al-Nimr] Release Ali in the name of the humanity. Join the debate Gravatar Yolla 21 October 2015, 01:30PM I must say, I’m amazed marriage equality hasn’t happened given the overwhelming public support. Still, the question is not ‘if’ but when. Join the debate Gravatar Michael Wild 19 October 2015, 01:40PM The world needs more people like Charlie Perkins. Join the debate Gravatar Lorna Arnold 19 October 2015, 01:33PM Australia, we need to stand up to the government and take a stand to help these refugees, this will not go away for a long time to come. Join the debate Gravatar Sandy Jones 4 September 2015, 11:05AM Please help all these people who need a home, food in their belly, and a safe place with a future. 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