Belfast anti-racism rally to take place after days of disorder in city Together Against Hate: Saturday 1pm - Belfast City Hall 'Racists are a minority here and that their hatred is opposed by people from every corner of this city.' www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast... @belfastlive.co.uk

Family of murdered journalist Martin O'Hagan call on Police Ombudsman's office to release completed report - UTV News The Police Ombudsman’s report must be published without further delays - the O’Hagan family has already been waiting too long. #PressFreedom

At just 10 years old, Northern Ireland currently has one of the lowest ages of criminal responsibility in the world. Children belong in schools and playgrounds, not in police cells and prisons. It’s time to raise the age #TenIsTooYoung

To read more about the circumstances of the 2001 murder of Northern Ireland journalist Martin O'Hagan, the lack of accountability in the 25 years since, and the ongoing threat of violence against journalists, see our 2025 report, 'Occupational Hazard?'. Link: www.amnesty.org.uk/knowledge-hu...

Police Ombudsman ‘blocking’ own report into Martin O’Hagan murder The murder of journalist Martin O’Hagan casts a long shadow on press freedom in Northern Ireland. No more delay. The Police Ombudsman’s report must be published now - the O’Hagan family has been waiting too long.

Northern Ireland: Martin O'Hagan Family 'fobbed off' as police ombudsman blocks publication of murder report Nearly 25 years since Martin O’Hagan was gunned down, Northern Ireland remains the most dangerous place in the UK for journalists. www.amnesty.org.uk/knowledge-hu...

Anti-trans organisations exerting powerful influence over UK media and politics, new analysis by Amnesty International reveals www.amnesty.org.uk/latest/new-u...

Comprehensive Fiosrú & Garda investigations are urgently needed into the actions of private security and gardaí ending in Yves Sakila’s death. His family, friends and the Congolese and African communities need truth and justice to prevail. Vigil tomorrow, Friday 5:30pm - Belfast.

Amnesty International has expressed grave concerns at a judgment by the Supreme Court allowing the UK government’s appeal in a major case on the legacy of the Northern Ireland conflict, warning it represents a profound setback for victims, truth & the rule of law. www.amnesty.org.uk/latest/uk-su...

25 years on, no one has been held accountable for the murder of journalist Martin O’Hagan. On World Press Freedom Day, we call for the publication of the repeatedly delayed report of the Police Ombudsman investigation into his murder. www.amnesty.org.uk/latest/north...

We've signed this call - along with 60 other organisations - to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility here. #TenIsTooYoung

Palestine Action accounts for third of cases involving displays of support for terror groups in Northern Ireland over the past 25 years ‘Treating peaceful protest as terrorism is not only disproportionate, it is absurd’ - Amnesty's @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social www.thedetail.tv/articles/pal...

JAM-NESTY 2026! On April 27th, Mandela Hall at QUBSU will become more than a venue. It will becomes a space where voices rise together in solidarity LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM:
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As part of its genocidal campaign in Gaza, Israel has so far killed 20,000 Palestinian children and damaged or destroyed 85%+ of schools. UN experts have called it ‘scholasticide’. Thank you to teachers’ union NASUWT NI for the opportunity for Amnesty to speak at their annual conference today.

A clerical child abuse inquiry for Northern Ireland is long overdue. This week, Amnesty International's Patrick Corrigan joined victim/survivors Nikella Holmes and Anthony Gribben to give evidence to the Executive Office committee at the NI Assembly.

PSNI’s planned ‘10 shot taser’ electro-shock weapon carries significant new risks The longer, faster-firing barbs raise the possibility of serious unintended injuries, particularly for children, who may face a heightened risk of facial or eye injuries. Article: @irishnews.com

The Chief Constable of the PSNI has said that journalist Vincent Kearney was never treated as a suspect by the force -despite police documentation from 2013 clearly labelling him as one. thedetail.tv/articles/psn...

“We expect this case to reveal more about the true scale of surveillance of journalists by police & MI5 in Northern Ireland. “We need full transparency, genuine legal accountability, and a decisive end to unlawful spying on the media.” - Patrick Corrigan www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...

Two years ago, Hind Rajab was killed by Israeli forces. She was five years old. Hind and her relatives were fired on by an Israeli tank when trying to flee to safety. Everyone in the vehicle was killed. A UN Inquiry found the killing of the family was an example of Israel's genocide in Gaza.

Thank you to the many artists - including Olivia Dean, Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny - for using their acceptance speeches at the Grammys to reject the rise in anti-immigration narratives and policies peddled by those in the media and in power.

Donald Trump’s very own Black and Tans are out of control My platform piece in today's @irishnews.com Link: www.irishnews.com/news/world/d...

Iran: Authorities unleash heavily militarized clampdown to hide protest massacres Iranian authorities are now waging a coordinated, militarised clampdown to prevent further dissent and hide their crimes. www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

The Amnesty Media Awards celebrate the vital role journalists play and the serious risks they face in highlighting human rights abuses around the world.

Distraught families in #Iran have searched for their missing loved ones in overflowing morgues, hospitals and warehouses. The Iranian authorities must be held accountable. We call on UN member states to take urgent diplomatic action. Join our call: amn.st/6018CFzs8

Episode 5 of Rights Unmuted is out, where Ella and Oliver discuss global rights with guests Patrick Corrigan (Amnesty International), alongside Mohammed Samaana who grew up in Palestine and moved to Belfast 25 years ago. Find the episode at childrenslawcentre.org.uk/podcasts/

Greece: Irish search-and-rescue volunteer Seán Binder acquitted of all charges This decision must send a strong signal to Greece and other European countries that solidarity and defending human rights should be protected and celebrated, not punished. www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

Thanks to Frank Mitchell for having me on U105 to discuss the deadly crackdown on protesters in Iran, accompanied by a cynical shutdown of the internet. With a rising death toll, we need urgent global diplomatic action to defend the rights of ordinary Iranians. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...

Ballymena riots six months on: fear, formidable obstacles and official silence Amnesty International called 2025 a “shameful year” for NI: “Too many politicians have echoed anti-migrant misinformation, rather than stand with the victims of hate crimes.” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Supreme Court ruling could enable Govt to conceal state agent involvement in killings ‘The Thompson case epitomises everything that is broken in the UK’s legacy approach: secrecy, endless delay, and a state closing ranks against a family seeking answers.’ www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...

When Ian McKellen asks, the Amnesty Shop delivers, making sure everyone knows where to get those last-minute presents.

Clerical abuse is not historical. Recent revelations show safeguarding failures are still happening in Northern Ireland today. Children remain at risk. We are calling on FMdFM to act on recommendations in a report they commissioned: a public inquiry and safeguarding measures.

Clerical abuse is not historical. Recent revelations show safeguarding failures are still happening in Northern Ireland today. Children remain at risk. We are calling on FMdFM to act on recommendations in a report they commissioned: a public inquiry and safeguarding measures.

Write for Rights! Write a letter, change a life. Join Amnesty International for Write for Rights 🗓 Saturday 13 December 2025 ⏰ 10:00 - 14:00 📍 The MAC Info: www.nihrf.com/events/write...

‘Genocide continues in Gaza’, Belfast Palestine solidarity rally told The citizens of Belfast came out in their thousands on Saturday to stand in solidarity with a people facing an ongoing genocide. #EndGenocide #EndIsraeliApartheid

Amnesty calls for Irish FA support in campaign to ban Israel from football tournaments - @belfasttelegraph.co.uk Israel FA in breach of UEFA and FIFA's own statutes by “organising clubs in illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territory” www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic...

Human rights groups criticise Troubles Bill ‘lawfare’ claims “Human rights protections uphold the very basic principle that no-one is above the law. Accountability strengthens trust. Impunity destroys it.” www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

It’s time to show Israel the red card. 🟥 The Israel FA is in breach of FIFA statutes and international law as it allows clubs based in the Occupied Palestinian Territory to play in its leagues. We're calling on the Irish FA to support the call to suspend Israel FA from UEFA and FIFA competitions.

History teaches us clearly: rights can be lost quickly if we don't defend them. Act now: amn.st/633227EWl4

We will be marching in Belfast tomorrow with @belfast-ipsc.bsky.social to call for the release of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya and thousands of other Palestinians still illegally detained in Israel. Writers’ Square, Belfast - 12pm, Saturday 25 October.

#Manchester “Our thoughts are with the Jewish community and those affected by this appalling attack on such an important and holy day in the Jewish calendar. “Now more than ever, it is crucial to stand in solidarity with one another." Full statement: www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...

This Thursday evening Shimna College in Newcastle, Co Down will host a very timely lecture by former International Criminal Court judge Sir Howard Morrison KC: The International Rule of Law in a Changing World Order Free tickets: www.shimnaintegratedcollege.org/post/gordon-...

Sunday World journalist Martin O’Hagan was shot dead by paramilitaries in Northern Ireland on this day in 2001. No one has ever been held accountable. We demand the Police Ombudsman’s report is published — and a fresh investigation into his murder. www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...

Ahead of the 24th anniversary of the murder of NI journalist Martin O'Hagan, Amnesty International has called for a fresh investigation into the murder. It also wants a long-awaited report by the Police Ombudsman to be released. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...

Amnesty International has written to Northern Ireland Secretary of State Hilary Benn to request a public inquiry into unlawful state surveillance in Northern Ireland. Amnesty's @patrick-corrigan.bsky.social spoke to Paul Clark at UTV News to explain why. #PressFreedom

MI5 admission raises troubling questions for press freedom - The @irishnews.com view This latest disclosure should prompt urgent scrutiny of how surveillance powers are exercised and overseen. www.irishnews.com/opinion/mi5-...

Calls for ‘urgent action’ after MI5 illegally monitored ex-BBC NI journalist’s phone ‘A journalist’s right to protect their sources is the bedrock of a free press. This is not just about one journalist, it is about the public’s right to know the truth.’ www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...

'Shocking' attempt to cover up police surveillance of journalists “Unfortunately, the PSNI has shown itself to be a repeat lawbreaker when it comes to covert surveillance of journalists. These revelations strike at the heart of public trust in policing.” More: www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...

Racist crimes hit record high in Northern Ireland. Behind these figures are real families living in fear of racist hate every day. This crisis has been developing for years, fuelled by complacency and inaction. Northern Ireland needs an effective anti-racism strategy NOW @amnestyni.bsky.social

“The people at the heart of this story seem to be forgotten... the refugees themselves who have often fled war and persecution and are simply seeking safety for themselves and their families” - Patrick Corrigan of Amnesty International Link www.itv.com/news/utv/202...

Northern Ireland: Asylum seekers deserve to live with dignity Hotels are unsuitable for housing people seeking asylum. This judgment and further challenges must not lead to even further disruption and insecurity for refugees trying to rebuild their lives. More 👉 www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releas...