Can the UK take a lead in backing human rights, not repression?
The world is right now on the threshold of real change that could transform the lives of millions of people for the better. As Amnesty releases its annual report on The State of the World’s Human Rights today, I cannot remember a more exciting time for human rights.
A new generation has come of age and, aided by social media and networking tools, said “enough” to repression, poverty and corruption. But while people take to the streets with slogans and placards, they are increasingly met with tear gas, beatings, bullets and tanks.
Act now
Here are some useful things to do. If you have...
