Human rights activist passionate about people power. Amnesty International my turangawaewae. My views my own. My activism my rent for living on this planet.
Auckland, NZ
Joined March 2014
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It's Margaret Taylor retweeted
Search for the new UN Secretary General:
“Lana Nusseibeh has been the face of a disastrous Emirates policy that has prolonged war and death. It is a scandal that she is even being considered”
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One year since El Fasher fell to the RSF, the international community has failed to take the necessary actions to address the desperate plight civilians face as the conflict rages. There has been little accountability for abuses in North Darfur.
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Incredible turnaround in #Brazil where voters came out to give #Lula a clear win in 2nd round of election. What a champion! This & #Serbian Student List win must give hope for parties of inclusion, sustainability, & decency everywhere. Next #NZ?
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In 2019, @CAgovernor said: “My ultimate goal is to end the death penalty in California." We urge him to move the state in that direction by commuting death sentences in California. Human rights must always come before politics. #CommuteTheRow
nytimes.com/2026/10/07/us/ne…
#Cuba: #RobertoPérezFonseca is a #PrisonerofConscience sentenced to 10 years in prison for peaceful protest. He is repeatedly confined in punishment cells. President @DiazCanelB release him NOW and ensure adequate medical care & regular family contact.
#CubaSinRepresión.
Just another lie that #Israel continues to perpetuate against overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
* STILL NO CEASEFIRE
* STILL COMMITTING APATHEID IN THE OPT
* STILL COMMITTING GENOCIDE IN GAZA
* STILL COMMITTING ETHNIC CLEANSING IN THE WEST BANK
Shameful!
One year after the Gaza ceasefire agreement was reached, more than 100 humanitarian, human rights, and other civil society organisations say the ceasefire exists in name only, with Israeli forces continuing to kill and injure Palestinians daily, and restrictions on aid, equipment and rebuilding materials preventing families from recovering. amn.st/6016BGAugY
It's Margaret Taylor retweeted
One year since the ceasefire agreement, more than 1,400 people have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, nearly two million still need shelter, not a single hospital is fully functioning, and 1.4 million face crisis-level hunger.
Accountability cannot be swept under the rubble. The recovery and future of Gaza cannot be separated from a framework grounded in international law, justice, and the rights of victims.
The persistent failure to hold Israel accountable and press Israel to comply with the International Court of Justice’s binding orders continues to fuel the atrocity crimes on a mass scale against Palestinians.
I demand @SEGOB_mx, @Mecanismo_MX to urgently implement effective, high-quality measures to protect the life and safety of the journalist Alberto Amaro who has received death threats. His family must also be protected. @EmbaMexNze. bit.ly/47aKhq3
It's Margaret Taylor retweeted
1/ This World Day Against the Death Penalty, we recognise the progress towards abolition across Southeast Asia.
Malaysia’s recent legal reforms have reduced the number of people under sentence of death from more than 1,200 to around 100 by the end of 2025.
It's Margaret Taylor retweeted
Christa Pike Discharged From Hospital After Surviving Execution Attempt
Governor Lee must grant both Ms. Pike and all those on death row clemency and commute their sentences. He must also establish an indefinite moratorium on all executions, not just for a few months. The harrowing botched execution must spark a new determination to work to move the state of Tennessee to abolish the death penalty once and for all.
nytimes.com/2026/10/10/us/po… via @NYTimes
#Tunisia: Journalist Zied El Heni is already serving an unjust 1-year prison sentence for peacefully expressing his views. Now, he is on trial on terrorism charges over activities linked to his journalistic work. His next hearing is on 16 Oct. @TnPresidency release him NOW!
No one should be detained for peacefully expressing their views. #Burundi must immediately release humanitarian worker Benjamin Babunga. @NtareHouse, @MiniJusticeBdi #FreeBenjaminBabunga amnesty.org/en/documents/afr…
Tennessee earlier this year had another failed execution attempt (Tony Carruthers). Gov Bill Lee has just announced independent review into Christa Pike’s attempted execution. He has put on hold the other execution set for 3 Dec this year. #DeathPenalty is torture! Stop it use!
State of Tennessee endeavoured to carry out #deathpenalty on a woman who committed a murder over 3 decades ago. She was still alive after 2 lethal elections & was taken to hospital. Death penalty is grotesque & inhumane. Last execution in #NZ was in 1957. theguardian.com/us-news/2026…
It's Margaret Taylor retweeted
Tennessee’s botched attempt to execute Christa Pike, as witnessed by her attorneys, demonstrates why the death penalty truly is the ultimate cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment.
All execution methods are inhumane and unacceptable.
The death penalty must be abolished, everywhere.
apnews.com/article/christa-p…
“#Lesotho authorities must act urgently to protect Kananelo Boloetse & investigate his reported abduction, assault & death threats, @LesothoPR . Journalists and #HumanRightsDefenders must be able to work without fear of violence or reprisals. @LsNewsday
Ahmed Soliman & Samson Birhane reported the violence and threats #EquatorialGuinea deploys against people removed by the #US to #EquatoriaGuinea. They are now in a police cell, accused of “breaking a mirror”, and at risk of torture. @TeodoroObiang17 free them NOW.
On 5 Sep, journalist & #HumanRightsDefender Kananelo Boloetse was abducted, assaulted & threatened with death. @LesothoPR #Lesotho authorities must ensure his immediate protection, investigate attack, & ensure accountability for those responsible. #ProtectJournalists. @LsNewsday
Ahmed Soliman and Samson Birhane, 2 men removed by the #US to #EquatorialGuinea, are being held in a police cell accused of “breaking a mirror”, solely for demanding their #HumanRights. @TeodoroObiang17 release them NOW.
#ElSalvador #HumanRightsDefender Fidel Zavala has been in pre-trial detention since 25 Feb 2025. The investigation against him has now been extended until Aug 2027, @FiscalGeneralSV, @FGR_SV Salvadoran authorities must ensure his detention is reviewed NOW & safety guaranteed