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Amnesty International’s Annual State of the World Report Slams Governments, Including the U.S., for Global Assault on Freedoms

On the launch of its 2015 State of the World report, Amnesty International USA urged President Obama to use his…

February 22, 2016

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Your rights in jeopardy, global assault on freedoms, warns Amnesty International

International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…

February 18, 2016

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Czech Republic: Eight years after the D.H. judgement a comprehensive desegregation of schools must take place

Eight years ago today, the Czech Republic was condemned by the European Court of Human Rights for discriminating against Roma…

November 13, 2015

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Czech Authorities Must Prevent a Forced Eviction of Roma Families

Czech authorities must prevent forcibly evicting dozens of Roma families living in rental accommodations in the north-eastern Czech town of…

August 3, 2012

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Former Czech President and Brave Human Rights Defender Vaclav Havel Dies

Amnesty International today expressed sadness about the news that former Czech President and brave human rights defender Vaclav Havel has…

December 19, 2011

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Former Czech President and Brave Human Rights Defender Vaclav Havel Dies

Amnesty International today expressed sadness about the news that former Czech President and brave human rights defender Vaclav Havel has…

December 18, 2011