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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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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jul 2

    Dan, 15: 'I didn't even know I was not British until my mother had to explain to me'. Not only is Dan having to understand this he also has to pay the extortionate fee of £1,012 to secure his citizenship. Sign our petition to end this injustice:

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  2. 8 hours ago

    270,000 civilians who have fled recent fighting in Deraa, southern are stranded in the desert without shelter. We are calling on to open its borders to them, being their only option to secure safety. Read more:

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  3. 9 hours ago

    . recently returned from Nicaragua where she helped launch our 'Shoot To Kill' report, highlighting the alarming situation. Download it here:

    Important event tomorrow at our Shoreditch office on ongoing violence against protesters in featuring Amnesty supporter who has publicly condemned the government. Sign up here:
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  4. 10 hours ago

    'The Home Office has made almost £100m in profit from children registering as British citizens over the last five years, new analysis shows.' Read more:

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  5. 11 hours ago

    Good news! British national who has been trying to secure a spousal visa to accompany her partner in Hong Kong since 2014 has won landmark case. Read more:

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  6. 11 hours ago

    Important event tomorrow at our Shoreditch office on ongoing violence against protesters in featuring Amnesty supporter who has publicly condemned the government. Sign up here:

    1 reply . 29 retweets 34 likes
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  7. Retweeted
    12 hours ago

    Hi - LGBT+ trade unionists in Britain want you to meet and talk about trans rights in Finland. It's a matter of pride!

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  8. 12 hours ago

    We are calling on the government to scrap their plan to tax social media usage. Their reasons for the tax are 'disguised' as a way to raise revenue, when in fact it is an attempt to stifle free speech. Read more:

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  9. Retweeted
    Jul 4

    This Summer… is… A Nightmare on Any Street. Join 's nightmare bloc and to protest ’s UK visit and ! Meet at Regent’s Park tube from 11am on Friday the 13th of July. Info:

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  10. Jul 4

    ensure we retain all our hard-won after

    3 replies . 37 retweets 131 likes
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  11. Retweeted
    Jul 4

    As America celebrates its birthday this 4th of July, remember that Immigrants Are Us.

    12 replies . 143 retweets 271 likes
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  12. Retweeted
    Jul 4

    The is raking in more than £51k a day by charging extortionate child citizenship fees which far outweigh the admin costs, in what critics slam as 'barefaced profiteering'. Thanks to and for this

    11 replies . 182 retweets 120 likes
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  13. Retweeted
    Jul 4

    🔴UPDATE The is still in the port of after its regular port call. Given the recent political developments preventing vessels to rescue lives at sea, we are forced to take some time to assess the situation before going back at sea as soon as possible :

    11 replies . 36 retweets 21 likes
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  14. Retweeted
    Jul 4

    "On Sunday in , ppl proved that love & solidarity are more powerful than intimidation & fear." 's reports from in Istanbul. has been banned for last 4 years & it wasn't long before the police moved in

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  15. Jul 4

    Taking down these platforms will push sex workers deeper underground exposing them to greater risks of violence, exploitation and trafficking.

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    Jul 4

    Today’s the final day to sign up to join us in the parade and there are only a few tickets left. Will you keep on believing in push for equality and human rights for LGBTI people?

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  17. Jul 4

    If you think it is wrong for the to be profiting by charging children extortionate amounts just to register their statutory right to , then sign our petition and RT:

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  18. Retweeted
    Jul 4

    Dear it is profit & profiteering when you are charging a child above cost for you to register their statutory right to & pretending you're providing a 'benefit' to which they already have the right is straightforward nonsense:

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  19. Jul 4

    This Summer… is… A Nightmare on Any Street. Join our nightmare bloc and to protest ’s UK visit, meeting at Regent’s Park tube from 11am on Friday the 13th of July. More info:

    4 replies . 69 retweets 76 likes
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  20. Retweeted
    Jul 4

    Reform of policy, practice & culture is long overdue, meaning Ministers & Parliament must reassess both the language they use, the powers they sanction & the safeguards they keep robbing from people:

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  21. Retweeted
    Jul 4

    Had no idea about this until now: The Home Office makes a profit from registering children born in the UK as British citizens - fees have gone up 51% in 4 years & earns the government a £640 profit for *each* child. No concessions for the poor, disabled, stateless or in care.

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