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We take literature seriously. As a tool for empathy, for education and for awareness-raising it is almost unrivalled.

Follow this blog to stay up-to-date with our latest publications and initiatives and to hear from guest writers passionate about human rights.

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Mar 21 2023 3:23PM
Knowledge is power - Shining a light on child rights in school libraries

This moving novel for young adults will inspire a new generation of storytellers from all different backgrounds

About this blog

Alongside our letter-writing and actions by our supporters, we work tirelessly behind-the-scenes to make sure our human rights messages get through to those in power.

This is our policy and advocacy team's thoughts on the UK Government's human rights' stance, at home and abroad.

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Dec 22 2021 6:00PM
Taking action in support of Amnesty’s Write For Rights campaign

Written by Diana Johnson MP - Chair of the Parliamentary Human Rights Group. I am pleased to be writing this blog in my role as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Human Rights Group (PHRG) to mark Amnesty International's annual Write...

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Rights and Realities features the latest insights and analysis from Amnesty International UK’s policy experts on women’s rights, military, security and police, economic affairs, human rights law in the UK, and refugee and migrant rights.

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Dec 15 2021 4:03PM
How the government plan to secretly strip people of their citizenship

The government is seeking to acquire the power to secretly strip someone of their citizenship. The Nationality and Borders Bill contains many dangerous and divisive provisions. It will damage the UK’s asylum system, hinder people from...

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Nov 25 2021 11:56AM
Amnesty's Ethical Gift Guide for 2021

This year, we have our biggest collection ever, of ethical gifts and everyday items at the Amnesty Shop . Vegan ? We've got you covered. Worried about the environment? check our huge range of plastic free gifts , that don't compromise...

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Find out more about how artists lend their voice to help Amnesty defend human rights and express what it mans to be human.

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Oct 20 2021 2:16PM
11 inspiring creatives to follow on Instagram

Can you name four freedoms that each and every one of us are entitled to? We collaborated with an incredible list of 11 artists, creatives and campaigners to increase awareness of our basic freedoms as defined in the Universal...