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Amnesty International Welcomes Department of Commerce Rule on Firearms Exports
These regulations must be robustly implemented and applied rigorously wherever there is a risk of diversion or human rights abuse.
April 30, 2024
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Clarifying that Title IXÂ Protects Transgender Students from Discrimination is Important Step Forward
These clarifications are important to ensuring that all students are free from sex-based discrimination and can enjoy equal access to…
April 29, 2024
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U.S.-Made Weapons Used by Government of Israel in Violation of International Law and U.S LawÂ
President Biden must end U.S. complicity and finally suspend the transfer of weapons to the government of Israel.
April 29, 2024
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Thailand: Drop Groundless Charges Against Youth Activists
Thai authorities are continuing to weaponize spurious charges to silence critical voices of young people.
April 29, 2024
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Global: UN Special Rapporteur Is Right to Raise Human Rights Concerns about Carbon Markets
The carbon markets system has inadequate human rights and environmental safeguards, leaving it open to abuse, and providing the fossil…
April 27, 2024
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FIFA Sponsorship Deal with Saudi Aramco Covering World Cups Raises Human Rights Concerns
World football could be dogged by human rights violations unless action is taken to address Saudi Arabia's atrocious human rights…
April 26, 2024
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Global: Loss and Damage Fund for Climate Change Must Not Restrict the Role of Civil Society
Full involvement of civil society would help reflect the views of the often diverse and marginalized communities whose rights are…
April 25, 2024
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US: TikTok Ban Won’t Solve Harms of Big Tech’s Invasive Surveillance 
The U.S. government’s decision to impose an outright ban on TikTok fails to address the endemic human rights risks and harms associated with the surveillance-based business models of other tech companies, including…
April 25, 2024
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Amnesty International Urges University Administrations to Respect and Protect Students’ Rights to Protest Â
The right to protest is critical to freely speak out against what is happening right now in Gaza.
April 24, 2024
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Discovery of Mass Graves in Gaza Highlights Urgent Need to Grant Access to Independent Human Rights InvestigatorsÂ
The harrowing discovery of these mass graves underscores the urgency of ensuring immediate access for human rights investigators, including forensic…
April 24, 2024
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Amnesty International Sounds Alarm on a Watershed Moment for International Law Amid Flagrant Rule-Breaking by Governments and Corporate ActorsÂ
Amnesty International launches its annual "The State of the World’s Human Rights" report, delivering an assessment of human rights in…
April 23, 2024
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State-Backed Deadly Rampage by Israeli Settlers Underscores Urgent Need to Dismantle ApartheidÂ
The failure to address these root causes and to hold Israel accountable for its violations of international law is enabling…
April 22, 2024