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Amnesty International Calls on Both Trump and May to Address Human Rights Failings During President’s UK Trip
Ahead of President Trump’s visit to the UK this week, Amnesty International is calling for Theresa May to “stand up…
July 12, 2018
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Amnesty International movement to vote on abortion and drug control policy positions
Amnesty International will be debating proposals to tackle the devastating human rights consequences of misguided attempts by countries to criminalize…
July 5, 2018
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Amnesty International USA Reaction to Supreme Court Ruling on Muslim Ban
The following can be attributed to Ryan Mace, Grassroots Advocacy & Refugee Specialist at Amnesty International USA: “This hateful policy is a…
June 26, 2018
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Haley’s hostility towards human rights organizations a sad moment for U.S.
In response to a letter sent by the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley to human rights groups, accusing…
June 21, 2018
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Welcoming Refugees and Asylum-Seekers: Every Person Can Make A Difference This World Refugee Day
This World Refugee Day, Amnesty International USA is calling on all people living in the United States to welcome refugees…
June 20, 2018
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USA Leaves the UN Human Rights Council
Following the announcement that the United States will leave the United Nations Human Rights Council, Salil Shetty, Amnesty International’s Secretary…
June 19, 2018
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Syria: Raqqa in ruins and civilians devastated after US-led ‘war of annihilation’
From amid the rubble of Raqqa, civilians are asking why US-led Coalition forces destroyed the city, killing hundreds of civilians…
June 4, 2018
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Amnesty International Calls on US to Investigate All Claims of Civilian Casualties
Responding to the Pentagon’s report on US civilian casualties to Congress, Daphne Eviatar, Director of Security with Human Rights at…
June 1, 2018
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Global Wikipedia edit-a-thon shines spotlight on the unsung women defending human rights around the world
Wikipedia enthusiasts from around the world are joining forces on 19 and 20 May 2018 to take part in a…
May 18, 2018
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Domestic Gag Rule is Deadly Says Amnesty International USA
Reacting to news that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services may adopt a "domestic gag rule" around Title…
May 18, 2018
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Amnesty International USA Calls on Senators Not to Confirm Haspel
Reacting to news that Gina Haspel has received support from Democratic Sen. Warner for the role of CIA Director, Daphne Eviatar,…
May 15, 2018
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Amnesty International USA: Gina Haspel Should Not Be Confirmed as CIA Director
Responding to today’s hearing before the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Gina Haspel’s nomination to Director of the…
May 9, 2018