Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand

New Year. Same Rights.

New year. Same Rights.

Twenty four unapologetic human rights truths for 2024.

With literally millions of podcasts to choose from, it can be hard to find the right one. ⁠
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We've got seven podcasts with a focus on human rights both here in Aotearoa and beyond

Seven podcasts for humanity We're celebrating International Podcast Day with seven of our favourite human rights-related podcasts.

As we bid farewell to 2023, let's celebrate some victories from the past year.

Here’s an overview of the things we have achieved together in 2023.

Read more wins here: https://amnesty.org.nz/human-rights-wins-in-2023

This is your friendly reminder to rest 💙🌞

You guide for the holiday season.

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.

Rangatahi activist a 'powerful force for good' Te Matahiapo Safari Hynes winner of Amnesty International award.

Hey Christopher Luxon, just in case you didn’t see the front page today here is another reminder that it’s time to the right thing. Don’t wait any longer to call for a sustained ceasefire.

We need our Government to call for a sustained ceasefire to prevent further loss of civilian lives, and to ensure access to life-saving aid for people in Gaza amidst an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe.

Use our tool to send an email to your local MP and the Prime Minister asking them to join the international call for a sustained ceasefire.

The unparalleled escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hamas and other armed groups has taken a devastating toll on civilians in Gaza. The level of casualties is unprecedented. Countless lives have been shattered, ripped apart, and upended.

Send Your Email Now Countless lives have been shattered, ripped apart, and upended.

The announcement of an initial four-day long humanitarian pause is a positive step and will bring a brief respite to more than 2 million civilians who have borne the brunt of Israel’s ruthless daily onslaught in the occupied Gaza Strip.

But far more action is needed to address ongoing suffering and injustice. Amnesty reiterates its call for a meaningful and effective ceasefire.

We reiterate our call for armed groups to immediately release all other civilians held hostage. Hostage taking is a war crime, those responsible must be held accountable.

A meaningful and effective ceasefire must cover the whole of the Gaza Strip and be of sufficient duration to allow for a substantive alleviation of suffering, the wounded to be properly taken care of and treated, the hospitals and clinics to be repaired and to receive essential materials.

Humanity must prevail. Not just a little bit of it.

DEMAND A CEASEFIRE TO END CIVILIAN SUFFERING.

Sign the petition to call for an immediate ceasefire by all parties to end civilian bloodshed and ensure humanitarian aid access to Gaza.

Demand an Immediate Ceasefire | Amnesty International NZ Sign our petition to call for an immediate ceasefire by all parties to end civilian bloodshed and ensure humanitarian aid access to Gaza.

The shutdown of Gaza’s only power plant will exacerbate an already desperate humanitarian crisis for more than 2.2 million people trapped in the Gaza Strip. Israel 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 lift the illegal and inhumane blockade on Gaza as the power plant runs out of fuel.⁠

Read our full statement: https://amnesty.org.nz/israel-must-lift-blockade-on-gaza

Keen to apply for the Gary Ware Legacy Award? Check out these past winners for some inspiration!⁠
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Remember, submissions close 31st October!⁠

Apply here: https://amnesty.org.nz/award
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Happy International Podcast Day! To celebrate the occasion, here's our top picks for some great podcasts to listen to - with a focus on human rights!! 🎙️

To find out more, head here: https://amnesty.org.nz/seven-podcasts-for-humanity

🔔 CALLING ALL RANGATAHI 🔔⁠
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Want to bring your human rights project to life? Apply for the Gary Ware Legacy Award today!⁠
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$4500 worth of funding is up for grabs for young people who have a great idea to help build a world based on justice and kindness. ⁠
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So, start dreaming up ideas with your friends and whānau- whether it’s a podcast, workshop, event or something else entirely, we’re keen to hear from you! ⁠
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For more information, head to our website.

Today is SuffrageDay, and today we honour Meri Te Tai Mangakāhia.⁠
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Swipe through above to learn about this inspiring wahine.

One year ago, Mahsa Amini sparked an uprising against decades of repression in Iran.⁠
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Since then, a host of human rights violations have been committed by Iranian officials. We must demand change. The authorities must be held to account. ⁠
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10 years ago today, every New Zealander got the right to marry, regardless of their s*x, s*xual orientation or gender identity.

The Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill, colloquially known as the Marriage Equality Bill, passed on 17 April and then a few months later on 19 August 2013, it was made legal. This was a major achievement for LGBTQIA+ rights but it's not the end of the journey.

We still have a long way to go and must stand with our rainbow whānau who are still advocating for all their rights- not just the right to say, "I do."

A discussion aimed at shifting the conversation on youth, crime and justice and exploring how we can better support young people.

By JustSpeak and Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/the-truth-about-our-youth-tickets-698770570587?aff=oddtdtcreator

Sixteen plaintiffs, aged five to 22, claimed Montana's pro-fossil fuel policies contributed to climate change and therefore breached their right to a ‘clean and healthful environment’.

This ruling demonstrates once again that the climate crisis is a human rights crisis and that everyone has a right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.

‘Gamechanger’: judge rules in favor of young activists in US climate trial Sixteen young plaintiffs had alleged the Montana state government had violated their right to a healthy environment

Hi Kuwait & Algeria! 👋

This Barbie is reminding you to respect LGBTQIA+ rights!

⚠️Andrew Little is progressing a bill to significantly increase the time that asylum seekers can be detained without a warrant

Even though the Select Committee didn't recommended for the bill to move forward

Send him an email urging him to stop👇

Government proposing a 600% increase in detention Limits for people seeking asylum. The Government is proposing a 600% increase in detention limits for people seeking asylum who arrive in a group of 30 or more. This legislation threatens the rights of people seeking asylum in this country.  Help us stop the Bill by making a submission to the Select Committee. We’ve got everythi...

Check out the future! 👀

Meet inspiring young women and non-binary trailblazers from all over the motu.

‘It’s a journey we’re doing together’: Meet four world-changers, under the age of 25 Good things take time, as the saying goes. But some young people aren’t waiting around for others to make the changes they want to see in the world.

We hope this means that people who have continued to suffer in horrible conditions on Nauru will be allowed to receive the medical care they need and be supported to restart their lives in safety.

Last refugee held on Nauru arrives in Australia While offshore policy is being wound down, campaigners say ‘dark chapter’ will not end until last refugees leave PNG.