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Human rights

Democracy at risk

Recent research commissioned by the Helen Clark Foundation raises serious concern for social cohesion in Aotearoa. The Government must recognise there is a problem and work in partnership with communities to explore how we can strengthen our society.

31 March, 2025

Wins

People Power in Action - Amnesty's Good News Roundup

Let’s celebrate our wins and take a look at some amazing moments of triumph and achievement.

24 March, 2025

Justice

“I couldn’t wear a uniform that symbolizes killing and oppression” – Israeli activist who refuses to serve in the Israeli army

Itamar Greenberg is an 18-year-old Israeli conscientious objector who has been repeatedly jailed, and has served five consecutive sentences at Neve Tzedek military prison in Central Israel, for refusing to enlist in the Israeli army after being summoned for compulsory military service. Here he describes why he refuses to serve in the Israeli army.

24 March, 2025

Our Domestic Work

New research centres rangatahi voices to identify transformative justice approaches

New research by Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand (AIANZ) and JustSpeak has been released today, sharing the stories of rangatahi with lived experience of the justice system.

13 March, 2025

Wins

Your words have the power to change lives!

After 30 years on death row, Rocky Myers will no longer be executed!

28 February, 2025

Human rights

Actions you can take over summer

Our top picks for what you can do during summer as an activist.

05 February, 2025

Human rights

Tragically overdue ceasefire will not repair lives of Palestinians shattered by Israel’s genocide in Gaza

Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General has made a statement on the news that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal.

17 January, 2025

Human rights

Amnesty International investigation concludes Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza

A new report by Amnesty International has found that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip.

04 December, 2024

Human rights

Amnesty International deeply opposes the Treaty Principles Bill

26 November, 2024

Human rights

Overwhelmed by the thought of writing a Will? You don’t have to be.

Leaving a gift in your Will is one of the kindest things we can do for society.

18 September, 2024

Prisons and police

New report reveals allegations of mistreatment by police and prison officers

A new report by the independent watchdog Aotearoa Justice Watch (AJW) details alleged violations of human rights within New Zealand’s criminal justice system.

04 August, 2024

Human rights

How to tell someone you know they’re being transphobic

Tips for trans allies to call out harmful actions and attitudes in a constructive way.

10 July, 2024

Our Domestic Work

Toitū Te Tiriti o Waitangi 

As a global movement, Amnesty International is committed to upholding the rights of Indigenous Peoples and to combatting racial discrimination.

26 June, 2024

Our Domestic Work

Stop the Ram Raid Bill: petition handover

A group of over 30 organisations is preparing to deliver a petition to political leaders calling for the Ram Raid Bill to be scrapped.

24 June, 2024

Our Domestic Work

New human rights data show ongoing harm to Māori

According to the latest data, Māori are among those most at risk of human rights violations for nearly all the rights measured.

20 June, 2024