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Press Release
Following Death of King Abdullah, Amnesty USA Urges U.S. to Support Human Rights in Saudi Arabia
Amnesty International USA is urging members of Congress and the White House to press for human rights reform in Saudi…
January 23, 2015
Press Release
President Obama Urged Speak Up on Bhopal Disaster
On the eve of President Obama’s trip to India to be the chief guest of India’s Republic Day celebrations, Amnesty…
January 23, 2015
Press Release
Missouri Governor Calls for Reforms of Deadly Force Statute Following Events in Ferguson
Missouri governor Jay Nixon called for reforms to “foster healing and hope” following the shooting death of Ferguson teenager Michael…
January 22, 2015
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Response to the State of the Union Address
During tonight’s State of the Union address, President Obama touched on issues of national security, criminal justice reform, immigration policy…
January 21, 2015
Report
“Circles of hell:” Domestic, Public and State Violence Against Women in Egypt
Despite some recent piecemeal reforms, shortfalls in Egyptian laws and entrenched impunity continue to foster a culture of routine sexual…
January 20, 2015
Press Release
Amnesty International Urges President Obama to Meet with Survivor of Bhopal Industrial Disaster Ahead of India Visit
In an urgent appeal to President Obama, Amnesty International asked him to meet a visiting survivor of the Bhopal industrial…
January 14, 2015
Press Release
Activists at Chicago City Hall Demand Hearing for Reparations for Chicago Police Torture Survivors
On January 15, activists from Chicago Torture Justice Memorials (CTJM), Project NIA and Amnesty International USA will hold a sing-in…
January 14, 2015
Press Release
“Hate Crimes in the Heartland,” Documentary on Racial Tensions in the United States, to Screen Across the Country
Hate Crimes in the Heartland, an award winning documentary film by Emmy Award winner Rachel Lyon, will embark on a…
January 13, 2015
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Submits Recommendations to President’s Policing Taskforce
Amnesty International USA reiterated its concerns and recommendations for ensuring respect for human rights in policing in written testimony to…
January 13, 2015
Press Release
Nigeria: Massacre Possibly Deadliest in Boko Haram’s history
Following reports of the massacre of large numbers of civilians by armed group Boko Haram in north east Nigeria, Amnesty…
January 9, 2015
Press Release
Retaliation Against Palestine’s Welcome Accession to ICC Must Stop
Israel, the USA and EU member states must refrain from punishing or threatening Palestine for taking the positive step of…
January 7, 2015
Press Release
Illinois Governor Should Grant Clemency to Jacqueline Montanez Before He Leaves Office
Today, Amnesty International USA sent a letter to Illinois governor Pat Quinn calling on him to act before he leaves…
January 7, 2015