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Press Release
Amnesty International Activists Co-Host “One Billion Rising” Events in New York, Washington, Atlanta, and Chicago on Valentine’s Day
Amnesty International activists in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Washington are inviting the public to join them at 2:14 pm local time Thursday, Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day – for public dance events in support of the One Billion Rising movement to demand an end to violence against women. The rights group today released the stories of ten women killed or assaulted and encouraged people to call for justice in these cases in support of One Billion Rising. To take action, visit: http://amnestyusa.org/vawablog
February 11, 2013
Press Release
Papua New Guinea Must End ‘Sorcery’ Killings and Harassment
After the brutal murder of a woman accused of using witchcraft to kill a young boy, Amnesty International called on authorities in Papua New Guinea (PNG) to take urgent actions to prevent 'sorcery'-related killings.
February 8, 2013
Press Release
One Year Before Olympics in Sochi, Russia Continues Its “Assault on Freedom”
With only a year left before the start of the XXII Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia has little time to reverse its increasing crackdown on freedom of expression, says Amnesty International USA.
February 7, 2013
Press Release
New Report Documents “Horrific, Violent Attacks” on Women, Including Rapes, in Cairo’s Tahrir Square
In a new report today, Amnesty International documented a pattern of recent mob-led sexual assaults on women in Cairo’s Tahrir Square, including rapes, and called on President Morsi to take urgent steps to bring the perpetrators to justice, saying impunity for these crimes only fuels more assaults.
February 6, 2013
Report
Egypt: Gender-based violence against women around Tahrir Square
Amnesty International documented a pattern of recent mob-led sexual assaults on women in Cairo's Tahrir Square, including rapes, and called on President Morsi to take urgent steps to bring the perpetrators to justice, saying impunity for these crimes only fuels more assaults.
February 6, 2013
Press Release
China Must Halt Execution of Woman Who Killed Violent Husband
A Chinese woman who stabbed her husband to death after suffering months of domestic violence should not be executed, Amnesty International urged on Wednesday.
January 23, 2013
Press Release
Obama’s Quest To ‘Complete The Journey’ Must Be Rooted In Human Rights
Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement as President Barack Obama began the first full working day of his final term.
January 22, 2013
Press Release
OBAMA: “EMBRACE HUMAN RIGHTS IN 2ND TERM AS LEGACY LOOMS”
Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement as President Barack Obama prepared to be sworn for his second term as the United States' president on Sunday, January 20, 2013
January 17, 2013
Press Release
Time to End the Inaction Over Killings of Women in Guatemala
“By failing to prevent violence, mount effective investigations and ensure those responsible face justice, authorities in Guatemala are sending the message that abusing and murdering women is allowed,” said Elgueta.
January 17, 2013
Press Release
AIUSA Calls Russian Court’s Decision to Not Release Pussy Riot’s Alyokhina “Disappointing”
Nearly a year after punk rock protest group Pussy Riot's performance at Christ the Savior Cathedral, a Russian prison court has ruled not to release jailed Pussy Riot member Maria Alyokhina until her young son comes of age.
January 16, 2013
Press Release
In Mali Conflict, All Sides Must Protect Civilians as Military Attacks by French Forces Continue
Amnesty International is urging French forces in Mali to give as much advance warning as possible to civilians, and called on all armed groups to protect civilians.
January 14, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International Underscores Need for Presidents Obama and Karzai to Raise Women’s Rights to Top of Today’s White House Discussion on Afghanistan’s Security
Amnesty International urged President Obama today to put women's rights in Afghanistan at the top of his security talks today with President Karzai.
January 11, 2013