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A new report by Aotearoa Justice Watch (@againstprisons, @JustSpeakNZ, @CivilLibertyNZ, @AmnestyNZ) details numerous alleged violations of human rights within New Zealandās criminal justice system.
Read the full report: amnesty.org.nz/new-report-miā¦
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/350271ā¦
Today marks 200 days of devastation in Gaza. ā ā Everyday more lives are lost and the humanitarian catastrophe is getting worse.ā ā 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.
Amnesty International Aotearoa NZ retweeted
.@AmnestyNZ seek Board Members with skills/experience in either;
ā¢ Governance
ā¢ Finance
ā¢ Technology, data, cybersecurity
ā¢ Fundraising
bit.ly/boardrolesnz
Christopher Luxon, Feb 5 2024
āThe Treaty is our past, present and future.ā
The Government, Feb 28 2024
Undermining their obligations under Te Tiriti by pushing through a Bill to disestablish the MÄori Health Authority.
Amnesty International Aotearoa NZ retweeted
UK/USA: Global Media Freedom at Risk as Julian Assange Back in UK Court Facing Possible Extradition to USA
@JuliaHall18, @Amnestyās expert on counter-terrorism and criminal justice in Europe, said:
amnestyusa.org/press-releaseā¦
Amnesty International Aotearoa NZ retweeted
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 itās too late. ā
reuters.com/world/us/first-uā¦
Amnesty International Aotearoa NZ retweeted
šØ 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.
Amnesty International USA: Cruel Planned Execution of Kenneth Smith by State of Alabama Must Be Stopped
In response to the scheduled execution of Kenneth Smith by the state of Alabama on January 25, the following statement is by Justin Mazzola, researcher, Amnesty International USA.
amnestyusa.org/press-releaseā¦
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 weāre planning our holidays?
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Amnesty International Aotearoa NZ retweeted
Reacting to Shellās sale of its onshore oil business in Nigeria for up to US$2.4 billion, Mark Dummett, Amnesty Internationalās Head of Business and Human Rights, said: āFor decades oil spills have damaged the health and livelihoods of many inhabitants of the Niger Delta.ā
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. ā
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How many more days will it take to end this mass human suffering? ā
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How many more days will it take to get justice?
Rangatahi MaÅri 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 kÅrero about indigenous rights in Aotearoa
nzherald.co.nz/kahu/maori-stā¦
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_calā¦
Hey @chrisluxonmp, just in case you didnāt see the front page today.
Here is another reminder that itās time to the right thing. Donāt wait any longer to call for a sustained ceasefire.
