Amnesty Dun Laoghaire-Blackrock

12/06/2026

Another delayed day of !

Article 27 of the guarantees the right to enjoy the benefits of the arts and scientific discoveries: "Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits. Everyone has the right to the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author."

Exercise your Article 27 rights by visiting our stall at the Dalkey Book Festival on the 20th and 21st of June! Instead of signing books, we'll invite you to sign our petitions.

29/05/2026

The Ireland captain has also revealed he may play on with a view to competing at Euro 2028

22/05/2026

Another day of !

Article 26 of the guarantees the right to education. "Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory... Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace.
Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children."

The students of Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School had a right to education, too. This right was stripped from them when their school was bombed on the 28th of February, 2026, by the US. They were aiming for a military structure next door. 168 people were killed, including over 100 children.
https://www.amnesty.ie/those_responsible_for_deadly_and_unlawful_us_strike_on_school_that_killed_over_100_children_must_be_held_accountable/

We're sick of these headlines, too. That's why we choose to fight human rights abuses. You can, too. Find your local group here: https://www.amnesty.ie/get-involved/join-local-group/find-local-group/. You can also join by emailing us at [email protected] or contacting us through our page.

Local activist groups are at the heart of what we do. They offer powerful support to campaigns, raise vital funds.

18/05/2026

(Very late) Day 25 of !

Article 25 of the : "Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.
Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance. All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social protection."

Israel has repeatedly attacked healthcare facilities and staff in Lebanon and Gaza. They have failed to back up claims that these facilities were being used for military purposes.

Sick of human rights abuses? So are we. Join Amnesty Dun Laoghaire-Blackrock by contacting us here or at [email protected].

Amnesty responds to the killings and injuries of dozens of healthcare workers in Lebanon amid escalating attacks by the Israeli military.

11/05/2026

Day 24 of ! This one hits home as we approach summer ☀️: "Everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay."

We all need some time off! If you're planning a holiday this year, check the human rights status of your destination in our yearly report:
The State of the World's Human Rights: April 2026 - Amnesty International https://share.google/h1D8aAqCH0kM3jYWM

Sick of human rights abuses? So are we. Join us by contacting us here or at [email protected].

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

A bit late again, sorry!

It's time for day 23 of !

Article 23 of the protects workers' rights, including the rights to a safe work environment and to join unions.

S*x workers face danger and uncertainty without legal protection. Click the link below to read our report on s*x work in Ireland, hear testimonials and demand that the government take steps to protect our fellow humans.

Sick of human rights abuses? Join Amnesty Dun Laoghaire-Blackrock by contacting us here or at [email protected]!

We want the Irish government to ensure that s*x workers are safe from violence, listened to, and have access to their full human rights.

01/05/2026

Six Irish people are among the 175 activists arrested by Israel's foreign ministry, after 20 ships from an aid-laden flotilla bound for Gaza were intercepted.

01/05/2026

We are deeply concerned for the safety of activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila who are being taken to Israel for questioning after being arbitrarily detained by the Israeli military after the unlawful interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla vessels in international waters.

The two activists were participating in a peaceful solidarity mission aiming to break Israel's unlawful blockade of the Gaza Strip and deliver aid to Palestinians struggling to survive under Israel’s genocide and unlawful occupation.

They are at great risk of human rights abuses, including torture and other ill-treatment given Amnesty's previous documentation of the abuse inflicted on flotilla activists detained in October 2025 at the hands of the Israeli authorities.

It is especially concerning that Saif Abu Keshek, a Palestinian-Spanish-Swedish national, is being detained on suspicion of affiliation with a terrorist organization given Israel's discriminatory laws and persistent record of harassment and oppression of Palestinians under Israel’s system of apartheid. Israel must immediately release them and ensure they are protected while in custody.

Israel’s defiance of international law must end. The ICJ has been clear: Israel’s occupation is unlawful and must be brought to an end. States must act now to restore some faith in international law by holding Israel accountable for its violations and crimes.

27/04/2026

Day 22 of !

Article 22 of the : "Everyone, as a member of society, has the right to social security and is entitled to realization, through national effort and international co-operation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State, of the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his personality."

This weekend, one of our volunteers, Aoife, will be walking the half marathon in aid of Amnesty International-Ireland, Dublin Simon Community, and Ukrainian Action in Ireland. Any donation is appreciated!

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page! I will be walking most of the half marathon and trying to run part of it! With your help, this money will: - Send vital humanitarian aid to Ukraine - Protect at-risk human rights defenders like the Guerreras por la Amazonía (Warriors for the Amazon) - Pro...