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05/05/21: The UK government removed plans to decriminalise torture, war crimes, and genocide in other countries from their Overseas Operations Bill today!
From Amnesty International UK today (bolded text mine):
'Hi Emily,
Thank you. Alongside 25,000 other Amnesty supporters, as well as countless other organisations and experts, you told the UK Government that whoever commits war crimes, torture, genocide and crimes against humanity should remain accountable – regardless of whenever and wherever they do so.
A significant win
At the last minute the Government removed plans from their Overseas Operations Bill which would have decreased accountability for these crimes. This would never have happened without you, as part of wider public pressure. Thank you.
This is a significant relief, which we should take a moment to celebrate. The truth is though, the UK should never have come so close to effectively decriminalising human rights abuses. Already the UK Government’s international reputation has been damaged. The attack on our Human Rights has to end now before even more harm is done.
The Human Rights Act
In parallel to this Bill, the UK Government has commissioned a review into the Human Rights Act – the principal Human Rights law in the UK which protects the right to life and our freedom from torture and inhuman or degrading treatment among other rights.'
This is absolutely fantastic news and now the goal is to protect our Human Rights Act!
I am a huge supporter of Amnesty International UK and would encourage anyone who sees this to look into the organisation's work and donate (and you can do so through my fundraiser linked in my description)
Andrew Scott being a lovely human being on Amnesty UK’s Twitter
Join us for a one-day festival celebrating women making history.
Along with the fun, food and music, you will be standing up for women's rights online, on the streets, everywhere.
You will explore big ideas through debates and workshops.
Learn how to promote incredible women's rights activists at a Wikipedia activism masterclass and edit-a-thon.
Be in conversation with some of the most inspiring women of 2018.
100 years ago the incredible work of the Suffragettes helped win the right for certain women to vote in the UK for the first time. Since then we have made progress – but we know there's still a way to go.
A new generation of young activists is rising. They’re spreading their message on their phones, their computers, and out on the streets.
100 years later, the fight is still on. We are #StillMarching. Join us making history.
Please note: people of all genders are welcome at this event.
Children accompanied by an adult are welcome during the day.
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Activities include:
WORKSHOPS * CLASSES BY FRAME * WIKIPEDIA MASTERCLASS + EDIT-A-THON * MUSIC * COMEDY * ART * CRAFTS * PANELS * TALKS * ZINES * FOOD
Line up includes:
Olivia Colman * Indira Varma * Deborah Frances-White * Grace Victory * Seyi Akiwowo * Rowan Ellis * Alex Holder * BBZ London * Emma Gannon * Nabihah Iqbal ... and many more!
Get tickets here
from https://twitter.com/JR01992/status/998276266754273280
Great day in the presence of some pretty amazing women #WomenMakingHistoryFestival @AmnestyUK "Words change the world" with Olivia Colman @Juliet945600 @indyv9 @Lolitachakra a highlight of the afternoon. Inspirational & powerful #StillMarching
Help EMILY GIBBONS raise money to support Amnesty International UK
Anyway it's my 25th birthday today so please check out my fundraiser for Amnesty International UK! 😁
22 August 2021 - I did some proper exploring in the forest during my training.
Walking in the forest never fails to make me feel calmer and more centred.
Check out my fundraising page if you'd like to support me on my 57km walk for Amnesty International UK. Link on my profile.
Last week's training walk around the heathlands and woodlands.
Sometimes it's nice to simply explore more familiar territory and see it in a different way.
If you'd like to support my fundraiser for Amnesty International UK please check out the link in my profile.