Amnesty International Aotearoa NZ

TW // Sexual violence A new report by Aotearoa Justice Watch (@againstprisons, @JustSpeakNZ, @CivilLibertyNZ, @AmnestyNZ) details numerous alleged violations of human rights within New Zealand’s criminal justice system. Read the full report: amnesty.org.nz/new-report-mis…

Shaun Greaves, Executive Director of Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand discusses how, "journalists are essential to our work in putting an end to human rights violations." thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350271…

Sign our petition to call for an immediate ceasefire. Link in bio.

Today marks 200 days of devastation in Gaza. ⁠ ⁠ Everyday more lives are lost and the humanitarian catastrophe is getting worse.⁠ ⁠ There is still no ceasefire, and the UN Security Council continues to be ignored.

A reminder that Aotearoa needs evidence-based, holistic interventions to address the causes of crime, not boot camps.

.@AmnestyNZ seek Board Members with skills/experience in either; • Governance • Finance • Technology, data, cybersecurity • Fundraising bit.ly/boardrolesnz

Pushing through a bill to disestablish the Māori Health Authority before a Waitangi Tribunal hearing undermines the Government's obligations under Te Tiriti and is profoundly disrespectful of the mana motuhake of Māori.

Christopher Luxon, Feb 5 2024 “The Treaty is our past, present and future.” The Government, Feb 28 2024 Undermining their obligations under Te Tiriti by pushing through a Bill to disestablish the Māori Health Authority.

UK/USA: Global Media Freedom at Risk as Julian Assange Back in UK Court Facing Possible Extradition to USA @JuliaHall18, @Amnesty’s expert on counter-terrorism and criminal justice in Europe, said: amnestyusa.org/press-releases…

More than a million people in Rafah, most already displaced, are facing bombardment, potential forced evacuations and a ground operation, we need an #CeasefireNOW now

The death penalty is the ultimate cruel, inhuman, and degrading punishment, and we urge Alabama Governor Kay Ivey to use her clemency power to stop the execution of Kenneth Smith before it’s too late. ⁠ reuters.com/world/us/first…

🚨 On January 25, the state of Alabama plan to execute Kenneth Smith by nitrogen gas, who is on death row because of a now illegal practice called judicial override. @GovernorKayIvey has an opportunity to use her clemency power to stop this execution.

Many women are still imprisoned for having an abortion or pregnancy complication. Authorities in El Salvador must immediately release all those unjustly imprisoned and decriminalize abortion without delay.

Flights are on sale, the inbox is heaving and Christmas feels like a distant memory. But how often do we consider human rights when we’re planning our holidays? shorturl.at/aS137

Reacting to Shell’s sale of its onshore oil business in Nigeria for up to US$2.4 billion, Mark Dummett, Amnesty International’s Head of Business and Human Rights, said: “For decades oil spills have damaged the health and livelihoods of many inhabitants of the Niger Delta.”

Brave Iranian journalists Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi have been released on bail after 16 months behind bars. Just after their release, the judiciary announced a new case against them for appearing unveiled in public.

In 100 days 23,000 Palestinians have been killed and 10,000 are missing under the rubble. ⁠ ⁠ How many more days will it take to end this mass human suffering? ⁠ ⁠ How many more days will it take to get justice?

Rangatahi Maōri activist and law student Te Matahiapo Safari Hynes was announced is this years winner of our Gary Ware Legacy Award He will use the funding to create online resources to inspire and inform kōrero about indigenous rights in Aotearoa nzherald.co.nz/kahu/maori-stu…

TAKE ACTION: Use our quick tool to email your MP & @chrisluxonmp Make it clear that you support a ceasefire and want the government to stand with you: amnesty.org.nz/ceasefire_call