Amnesty International, York

11th February 2023 - Valentine’s Day offering from Amnesty York in Kings Square: Love Your Rights

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The government plans to abolish the UK’s Human Rights Act 1998 and replace it with a Bill of Rights. This would remove universal access to human rights for all, whoever you are; the state would decided who could have a right and to what extent.

We handed out about 100 Human Rights Passports, had supportive conversations with passersby, and let others read our message on our human billboards from a safe distance!

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Photos - Peter Robinson



Amnesty International's 50th Birthday celebrations in York on 15th May 2011 included a flash dance, live music and a "prisoner" release.

human rights stall in York

February 2022

Inspired by Valentine's Day, our local group took to the streets to ask the people of York "which human rights do you love the most?"

Passers by voted by placing stickers on images of the different rights from the UK's 1998 Human Rights Act. The top 3 most loved were: Right to education (55 stickers) Freedom from discrimination (54 stickers) Freedom from slavery and forced labour (38 stickers)

We are keen for people to understand their human rights, value them and to be aware that the government are currently holding a consultation on a reform to the Human Rights Act. Found out more about why the Human Rights Act is so important and what you can do to help protect it.

human rights display in York



November 2022

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Strawberries and bubbles for Human Rights...

signed banner

Lovely prosecco and strawberry evening thanks to Judy and Dian: with added book sales, campaigns on Egypt, Turkey and Guantanamo’s 20th “ anniversary" and a tidy sum raised for Amnesty York’s human rights battle-chest.