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War and Exclusion in Yemen Leave Millions of People with Disabilities in the Lurch
Millions of people with disabilities in Yemen have not only endured years of armed conflict but are also among those most excluded amid what the United Nations has called the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, Amnesty International said today.
December 2, 2019
Press Release
Death Toll from Bloody Crackdown on Protests in Iran Rises to 208
The number of people believed to have been killed during demonstrations in Iran that broke out on November 15 has risen to at least 208, said Amnesty International, based on credible reports received by the organization. The real figure is likely to be higher.
December 2, 2019
Press Release
Supreme Court NRA Case Highlights Necessity of More Regulations, Not Less
Ahead of hearings before the Supreme Court of the United States on the case of New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc et al. v. City of New York, challenging a now repealed regulation prohibiting transporting firearms to gun ranges, shooting competitions and second homes outside of the city, the End Gun Violence campaign manager at Amnesty International USA, Ernest Coverson said: “What is at hand in this case is really an attempt by the NRA to place guns before people’s safety and before people’s other basic rights. The NRA is arguing for unrestricted access to guns anytime and anywhere. The Second…
December 2, 2019
Press Release
U.S. Signing of the PROTECT Hong Kong Act Sends a Message to the World That People Can Come Before Profit
Responding to the official signing of S.2710, the PROTECT Hong Kong Act, Amnesty International USA and Amnesty International Hong King issued the following joint statement: Francisco Bencosme, the Asia Pacific advocacy manager at Amnesty International USA said: “This bill will help ensure that the U.S. halts its moral complicity in the violence and abuses committed by the Hong Kong police using U.S. crowd control equipment. It sends a message to the world that people come before profit. Basic human rights must come before short term greed and governments should not make money off of human rights violations as people in Hong Kong continue to suffer and to fight for their rights…
November 27, 2019
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Mourns the Tragic Killing of Anil Raj, Calls for Afghan Government to Seek Justice
The following statement was issued today by Board of Directors Chair of Amnesty International USA, Janet Lord: "Amnesty International USA mourns the killing of Anil Raj and sends its deepest condolences to his family, friends, and his brave colleagues. Anil served as a country specialist for Amnesty International USA from 2007-2010 and was a member of the Board of Directors from 2010-2011. Anil is remembered as a bright and creative individual, who always brought innovation to his work and warmth to his relationships. "The way that Anil's life was cut tragically short underscores the grave dangers that human rights workers…
November 27, 2019
Press Release
Turkey’s Prosecution Call for Jail Term of Up to 15 Years for Six Human Rights Defenders, Including Amnesty’s Honorary Chair and Former Director, Defies Logic
“Today’s vindictive request by the State Prosecutor for jail terms of up to 15 years ignores the evidence and defies all logic."
November 27, 2019
Press Release
Amnesty’s Ex-Director and Honorary Chair in Turkey Must be Acquitted in Absurd “Terror” Trial
More than two years after they were first detained, the honorary chair, the former director of Amnesty International and nine other human rights defenders must be acquitted of the absurd charges they still face, said Amnesty International ahead of their next trial hearing which resumes tomorrow in Istanbul.
November 25, 2019
Press Release
World Must Strongly Condemn Iran’s Use of Lethal Force Against Protesters as Death Toll Rises to 143
The international community must denounce the intentional lethal use of force by Iranian security forces that has resulted in the killings of at least 143 protesters since demonstrations broke out on November 15, Amnesty International said today.
November 25, 2019
Update
November 22 Testimony for House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing on the Humanitarian Crisis at the Border
To view PDF version click here: 11.18.2019 AI Testimony for HFAC Hearing on Humanitarian Crisis at the Border_FINAL Written Testimony of Charanya Krishnaswami Americas Advocacy Director Amnesty International USA Submitted to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations House Committee on Foreign Affairs for a Hearing on “Humanitarian Aspects of the United States Migratory Crisis” November 22, 2019 Chairwoman Bass, Ranking Member Smith, and Members of the Subcommittee: On behalf of Amnesty International USA, I thank the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations for the opportunity to submit…
November 22, 2019
Press Release
Ukrainian Authorities Must Guarantee Safety and Security of Trans March Participants
The Ukrainian authorities must ensure the safety and security of all participants in the Trans March taking place in Kyiv tomorrow, Amnesty International said, warning that participants are at serious risk of violent attacks. In 2018 the police failed to protect participants in a similar peaceful rally from violent groups who hurled abuse and threw smoke grenades.
November 22, 2019
Press Release
Exoneration of Scott Warren is a Triumph for Humanity
In response to the humanitarian volunteer Dr. Scott Warren being found not guilty of the charges against him in a court in Arizona today, Erika Guevara-Rosas, Americas director at Amnesty International, said:
November 20, 2019
Press Release
Facebook and Google’s Pervasive Surveillance Poses An Unprecedented Danger To Human Rights
Facebook and Google’s omnipresent surveillance of billions of people poses a systemic threat to human rights, Amnesty International warned in a new report as it called for a radical transformation of the tech giants’ core business model.
November 20, 2019