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Iran: Pro-government vigilantes attack women for standing up against forced hijab laws
A series of videos shared on social media in recent weeks have shed light on the daily harassment and violent attacks women…
March 11, 2019
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FIFA must put human rights at heart of World Cup expansion talks
Ahead of this week’s FIFA Council Meeting in Miami, Amnesty International and a coalition of NGOs, trade unions, fans and…
March 11, 2019
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Palestine: New government must reverse human rights decline
The State of Palestine’s new government must seize the opportunity to reverse the appalling deterioration of human rights that took…
March 11, 2019
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President Trump’s Proposed Budget Threatens Human Rights
In response to President Trump’s proposed federal budget, Amnesty International USA’s national director of advocacy and government affairs, Joanne Lin,…
March 11, 2019
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Yemen: Ta’iz authorities must tackle child rape and abuse under militia rule
An investigation by Amnesty International has revealed that children as young as eight years old have been raped in the Yemeni…
March 11, 2019
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Brazil: After a year of impunity, authorities must bring Marielle Franco’s killers to justice
One year on from the killing of the human rights defender and Rio de Janeiro city councillor Marielle Franco and…
March 10, 2019
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Syria: Women must play active role in shaping the country’s future
Syrian women must have an official and active role in shaping the country’s future Amnesty International said today, as it…
March 7, 2019
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Indonesia: Arrested after singing a song critical of military, ludicrous charges against pro-democracy activist must be dropped
Responding to the charges brought against pro-democracy activist and human rights defender Robertus Robet, who was detained in the night…
March 7, 2019
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Egypt: Forcibly disappeared transgender woman at risk of sexual violence and torture
Fears are growing for the safety and well being of Malak al-Kashef, a transgender woman seized during a police raid…
March 7, 2019
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Amnesty Response to Reports of Surveillance on Journalists and Immigration Advocates on the US-Mexico Border
According to reports, the United States and Mexican governments are tracking and investigating journalists and immigration advocates believed to have…
March 7, 2019
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Nicaragua: Respect for human rights is key to resolving crisis
In the context of the 40th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Erika Guevara-Rosas, Americas director at Amnesty International,…
March 7, 2019
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Trump Administration Makes Shameful Decision to Shroud Civilian Casualties in Secrecy
Reacting to news that the Trump administration has revoked a part of an Obama executive order requiring reporting on civilian casualties, Daphne Eviatar,…
March 6, 2019