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🚨 BREAKING: Police Trying to “Predict Crime” EXPOSED Full report: www.amnesty.org.uk/predictive-p... The evidence that this technology keeps us safe just isn’t there. The evidence that it violates our fundamental rights is clear as day.

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⚠️ A vicious cycle of discrimination... Read the full report: www.amnesty.org.uk/predictive-p... DID YOU KNOW: ~75% of police forces around the UK are using technology to "predict crime"- resulting in racial profiling of whole communities. Eroding our rights does not keep us safe.

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NEW REPORT: 🚨 Automated Racism Read on: www.amnesty.org.uk/predictive-p... We have EXPOSED how 75% of police forces across the UK are using technology trying to “predict crime”. It means police are racially profiling thousands. Sign the petition: www.amnesty.org.uk/actions/ban-...

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WATCH: Lola Petticrew's powerful rallying call for human rights in Northern Ireland after winning Best Actress in a Drama at the #IFTAs for their role in Say Nothing.

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We join 230+ organisations calling on all F-35 partners, like the UK gov, to take action in line with their legal obligations and immediately halt the direct and indirect transfer of F-35 parts and components to Israel. Read more here: amn.st/3637

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David Lammy should be drawing serious red lines, rather than rolling out the red carpet for Wang Yi's visit this week. DID YOU KNOW: Hong Kongers continue to face repression by Hong Kong and Chinese authorities - even if they live in the UK. www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...

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📣 We had to bring this to the UN… We joined activists at @grippuk.bsky.social to expose how the UK fails to protect our everyday rights—and what must change.

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🏠Home = human right 🏥 Health = human right 📚Education = human right 🥗Food = human right ☔Social security = human right 👷🏽‍♀️Work & workers’ rights = human rights 👪Support for family = human right 📣 Everyday rights are human rights.

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🚨BREAKING: We’re outside the Royal Courts of Justice today in solidarity with Nigeria, ahead of the beginning of a groundbreaking court case: the Bille and Ogale communities vs Shell. #JusticeforNigeria #ShellCrimesInCourt

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🚨A NEW POLL released by Amnesty UK reveals that the majority of the public wants a total decriminalisation of sex work - which would make sex workers’ jobs much safer. 61% of UK adults believe it should no longer be a crime for two or more sex workers to work together. 🧵1/4

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Police are trying to “predict crime” with algorithms. Sound crazy? Wait until we tell you more… 📅 Thursday 20th February 2025 ⏰ 6:30 pm 📍Hybrid event: online or in-person at the Human Rights Action Centre (EC2A 3EA) Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/automated-...

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⬆️ 35% increase in police officers referred for formal misconduct Many communities do not associate police with safety but with discrimination. Police forces must: 👉🏽 ensure accountability and transparency 👉🏽 prohibit strip searches 👉🏽 end use of predictive policing tech

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The Hong Kong government has put £100,000 bounties over their heads for their human rights activism. Hong Kongers continue to face repression by Hong Kong and Chinese authorities - even if they live in the UK. ➡️ Join the movement: www.amnesty.org.uk/actions/hong... #NationalSecurityLaw #Article23

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President Trump’s Gaza comments are inhumane & promote more war crimes against the Palestinian people. The UK must reject these proposals and comply with its legal obligation to end Israel’s unlawful occupation, dismantle apartheid, and prevent and punish genocide - upholding human rights for all.

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Too many people do not know what the "Prevent" duty is - or why it’s broken. So we’ve worked with New Economy Organisers Network (NEON) to create a messaging guide. FREE WEBINAR: How to talk about the "Prevent" Duty 📅 Tuesday 11th February 2025 ⏰ 1-2 pm 📍 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-ho...

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Homelessness is a political choice. Instead of addressing the housing crisis & our broken social security system, the government is punishing people that need support. Here’s what you need to know, from our friends @streetskitchen.bsky.social 👇 youtube.com/shorts/NkoUl...

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At last night's #GrammyAwards Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan spoke out. Trans people have always existed and will forever exist. 🏳️‍⚧️✊🏽

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🏆AMNESTY MEDIA AWARDS 2025 ALERT! 🥳GREAT NEWS: We’ve extended the submission deadline for entries Enter here by this WEDNESDAY (5th February) 👇🏽 amnesty-media-awards.org.uk

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DeepSeek isn't the only AI you should be worried about when it comes to censorship ...

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🎉20,000 voices for human rights!🎉 Huge thanks to everyone who’s joined us here on @bsky.app . In a time when online spaces feel more divided, it’s inspiring to build a community that lifts each other up & fights for justice. Let’s keep growing & speaking out—every voice matters!

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With the Israeli Knesset bill coming into action, which will ban UNRWA from operating in the occupied Palestinian territory at a time where humanitarian aid is mostly needed, millions of Palestinian lives are in danger.

submitted 25 days ago • 8 comments

Today millions of families, across borders, are gathering to celebrate #LunarNewYear. But there are Hong Kongers in the UK unable to join their families. Hong Kongers face repression by Hong Kong and Chinese authorities - even in the UK. Act now ➡️ amn.st/6017xwSw5

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🚨 BREAKING: 80 children have died in temporary accommodation in the UK in just 1 year. It's devastating that this is happening. Our social security system is there to support all of us when we need it - but it's failing, leaving families trapped in crisis. These are political choices.

submitted 25 days ago • 8 comments

🧵✍️ Letters have power. Our polling shows that even in an age of emails and instant messages, handwritten letters still hold great value, especially young people (49% of 18-34s) wishing they received more. ⬇️

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#OnThisDay in 1945, Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp was liberated.

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🏆AMNESTY MEDIA AWARDS 2025 ALERT! 📢 NEW Journalists! We want to hear from you! 👉🏽Have you been working as a journalist for less than 5 years? 👉🏽Worked on a human rights piece for UK-based outlet? 👉🏽Like winning awards? Send your entries for the Gaby Rado award.

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🚨 Homelessness is a political choice – and it’s killing people. Last week, someone froze to death trying to seek shelter in a bin, just miles from Downing Street. This tragedy was wholly preventable. Here’s what you need to know 👇

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🚨 Cutting social security would be Austerity 2.0. Cruel & unfair. Social security should be a support system anyone can rely on if life takes an unexpected turn, but it’s already not working as it should. (1/2) www.bigissue.com/news/social-...

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🚨 Authorities charge protestors after peaceful ANTI-GENOCIDE demonstration in the capital. … which country came to your mind? Was it the UK? It IS the UK. There are serious questions for the police to answer. Read on: www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...

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Did Trump's inauguration leave you worried, fearful, scared!? Don't mourn, organise. youtube.com/shorts/yoK0G...

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With women and girls completely prohibited from participating in public life in Afghanistan, the very least the England men’s cricketers can do is speak out and forcefully condemn the Taliban’s grotesque regime of gender persecution.

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