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Press Release
UN Special Rapporteur’s findings reinforce urgent need to close Guantánamo and provide redress for past and present detainees
In response to a report presented today by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights…
June 26, 2023
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Press Release
One Year After the Reversal of Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Faces Compounding Human Rights Crises
Abortion is a human right and basic healthcare, and activists across the country and around the world are more determined…
June 23, 2023
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Biden And Modi Must Address Grave Human Rights Concerns During Summit
The United States and Indian governments must address the grave human rights issues in both countries during Prime Minister Modi’s…
June 20, 2023
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Press Release
Amnesty International To Host Juneteenth Community Action Against Gun Violence
Organizers and community partners from Amnesty International’s End Gun Violence (EGV) Task Force will be gathering at the Lyceum Conference…
June 12, 2023
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Press Release
Taliban’s cruel attacks in Panjshir province in Afghanistan amount to war crime of collective punishment – new report
The Taliban have committed the war crime of collective punishment against civilians in Afghanistan’s Panjshir province, Amnesty International said in…
June 7, 2023
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Press Release
Joe Biden Must Tell Rishi Sunak To Drop ‘Deeply-Misconceived’ Troubles Bill
Commenting on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s forthcoming trip to Washington for talks with President Joe Biden, Grainne Teggart, Amnesty…
June 5, 2023
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Press Release
Global: Misuse of Tear Gas Killing and Injuring Protesters Worldwide – Updated Interactive Website
The horrific misuse of tear gas by security forces during brutal crackdowns on protests in Iran, Peru and Sri Lanka…
May 29, 2023
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Press Release
Afghanistan: Taliban’s Treatment of Women and Girls Should Be Investigated as the Crime Against Humanity of Gender Persecution – New Report
The Taliban’s severe restrictions and unlawful crackdown on women and girls’ rights should be investigated as possible crimes under international…
May 25, 2023
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Press Release
Peru: Senior Officials Should Face Investigation Over Widespread Lethal Attacks By Security Forces
Peru’s Attorney General’s Office should investigate all those, up to the highest level, who ordered or tolerated the illegitimate use…
May 25, 2023
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Press Release
Joint Delegation Report Details Harms of Biden’s New Asylum Ban
The report details the abysmal conditions, grave harms, and barriers to protection suffered by people who are now waiting to…
May 18, 2023
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Press Release
Amnesty International USA Applauds Minnesota’s New Common-Sense Gun Legislation
The Minnesota legislature has taken great steps in addressing gun violence.
May 17, 2023
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Report
Ukraine Organizational Report: Key Findings and Learnings related to the August 4, 2022 Press Release on Ukraine
The International Board shares today the Ukraine Organizational Report which consolidates the learnings and recommendations drawn from the independent reviews…
May 17, 2023