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Amnesty International in the UK - standing up for human rights across the world, wherever justice, freedom, fairness and truth are denied.
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A pollster asked people about what they thought about the UK government's plans for human rights… it didn’t go as planned. We can't let them bring this back - share this video to spread the word
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Access to abortion NOW🚨 👉Today marks 3 years since decriminalisation in Northern Ireland - BUT commissioned abortion services are still not set up Read the results of our revealing survey 👀 🧵 1/2
On a black background, text reads in pink:  Only 10% of women know how to access abortion services.

In white, below: Amnesty’s new survey shows that fewer than half the adults of Northern Ireland know that abortion is now legal – though it has been decriminalised for three years. The poll (1,004 people aged 18+) was conducted for Amnesty International by Opinion.
On a black background, text reads in pink: Only 46% of women could comfortably speak to their GP about accessing abortion

In white, below: Amnesty’s new survey shows that fewer than half the adults of Northern Ireland know that abortion is now legal – though it has been decriminalised for three years. The poll (1,004 people aged 18+) was conducted for Amnesty International by Opinion.
On a black background, text reads in pink: 47% of adults know that abortion is now lawful in Northern Ireland

In white, below: Amnesty’s new survey shows that fewer than half the adults of Northern Ireland know that abortion is now legal – though it has been decriminalised for three years. The poll (1,004 people aged 18+) was conducted for Amnesty International by Opinion.
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After years of fighting for human rights, abortion was decriminalised in Northern Ireland in 2019 Yet between 2020 & 2021, 161 women and girls STILL had to board a plane to England for abortion care No more feet dragging. We need commissioned abortion services now 🗣️
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We have sent an open letter to 📣 Our message is very clear: people are being denied their rights and simply cannot afford to wait. Choice must be respected and protected, not only in law but in practice.
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Today marks 200 days since British national Alaa Abd El-Fattah has been on hunger strike to protest his unjust imprisonment in Egypt. His family are very worried about his health. must act urgently and demand Egypt's authorities immediately release Alaa.
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Iranian security forces have killed at least 23 children, including 3 girls beaten to death, determined to crush the protests sparked by the killing of #Mahsa_Amini Authorities are harassing and intimidating families to hide the truth. Share this video, share their names 📣
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Which one of these would fulfil a criteria that could be flagged by the government's 'Prevent' anti-terrorism strategy?
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  • A need to redress justice
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  • A need for adventure
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  • All of the above
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#CiaranHinds’ letter is part of our campaign to stop the NI #TroublesBill. “For the many families who lost loved ones that chapter is not closed, & cannot be, without the healing that only real justice can bring.”  👇 Join our call to : amnesty.org.uk/actions/ni-tro
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Scrap Troubles legacy bill, Belfast actor Ciarán Hinds urges Liz Truss theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/o
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In an open letter, acclaimed actor Ciarán Hinds joins calls to the PM to scrap the appalling Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. The appeal comes as Parliament returns today from recess. Join Ciarán, victims, us & others in calls to scrap the Bill amn.st/6018MgJn6
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In the deadliest day of #IranProtests, security forces killed +66 people, incl. children & injured 100s more. This callous violence is the result of systematic impunity & a lacklustre response by the international community. Read more 👉 amnesty.org.uk/press-releases #Mahsa_Amini
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In the deadliest day of #IranProtests, security forces killed +66 people, incl. children & injured 100s more. This callous violence is the result of systematic impunity & a lacklustre response by the international community. Read more 👉 amnesty.org.uk/press-releases #Mahsa_Amini
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5) Don’t move forward with the Public Order Bill. It introduces policies to restrict peaceful protest, such as protest banning orders, widespread powers to stop and search people (even without suspicion), and criminalisation of peaceful acts.
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3) Seek an agreement with France to ensure access to asylum on both sides of the Channel, with the UK accepting its fair share of people into its asylum system including those with clear family and other connections here.
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1) Abandon the Rwanda deal. Expelling people seeking safety to Rwanda – a country with its own asylum and human rights challenges to address - is cruel and wastes huge amounts of public money.
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Suella Braverman’s speech gives every indication that all the chaos, incompetence and misinformation at the Home Office is set to continue. A 🧵 on what she needs to do 👇🏾
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Them: did you hear Suella Braverman's speech at Conservative party conference? Us:
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BREAKING 📣 Northern Ireland's Western Trust has further delayed early medical abortion services Abortion is healthcare. Those needing access can't afford to wait- our fight is not over Constant setbacks are unacceptable RT #AbortionIsAHumanRight
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🚨At least 174 dead & 180+ injured after stampede following police-use of tear gas in #Malang, East Java. No one should lose their lives at a football match. We call on Indonesian authorities to conduct a swift, thorough and independent investigation. 👇
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The Prime Minister has been vocal about her commitment to banning conversion therapy practices for all LGBTI+ people – making good on this commitment and ending this dangerous practice must now be a priority for her government.
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The Prime Minister has always been firm in her commitment - conversion therapy is an abhorrent practice and she will ban it. We will work with Prime Minister Liz Truss to deliver her promise to #BanConversionTherapy for all LGBTQ+ people 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @10DowningStreet @trussliz #cpc22
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Good luck to ALL our supporters running in the #LondonMarathon today 🏃 You are amazing and we are so grateful to be your chosen charity 🙏 After all the training runs, enjoy your victory lap 2️⃣ 6️⃣.2️⃣ 🏅
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"I used to imagine how it would be to run freely in Greenwich Park...today I see that it is coming to reality." Anoosheh was released from unjust imprisonment in Iran just months ago. On Sunday he will be running the #LondonMarathon Support Anoosheh: amnesty.org.uk/giving/donate/
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.@FreeAnoosheh who was held in Iran for nearly 5 years on spying charges, before being released alongside Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, will run the London Marathon this weekend. He tells @CharlotteHawkns and Ben about how running gave him hope during his time in prison.
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