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Press Release
Russia’s ‘Foreign Agents Law’ is Shutting Down Prominent NGOs
More than a thousand independent non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been subjected to unannounced mass inspections by Russian authorities. Some have…
November 19, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International Welcomes Senate Result on NDAA Guantanamo Provisions
In response to the Senate vote on the Guantanamo transfer provisions as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for…
November 19, 2013
Press Release
Wednesday: Amnesty Women’s Human Rights Program Head to Testify at Hearing on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls
Activists will take to Capitol Hill this Wednesday to urge Congressional action as a key Congressional body examines the issue…
November 18, 2013
Report
The Dark Side of Migration: Spotlight on Qatar’s Construction Sector Ahead of the World Cup
The awarding of the 2022 World Cup has brought increased global prominence to Qatar, but also intensified scrutiny. The abuses…
November 17, 2013
Press Release
Release of Myanmar Prisoners of Conscience A Positive Step Forward, But More Needs to be Done
The release of several prisoners of conscience in Myanmar today is a positive step, but time is running out for…
November 15, 2013
Press Release
China: Abolition of Labor Camps Must Lead to Wider Detention Reform
China's reported decision to abolish 're-education through labor' (RTL) camps nationwide will be little more than a cosmetic measure unless…
November 15, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International Urges Senators to Support Closing Guantanamo
Organization supports transfer provisions in the Defense Authorization Bill
November 14, 2013
Press Release
Two Activists at Risk of Flogging for ‘Indecent Behavior’ in Sudan
The Sudanese authorities must drop ‘indecent behavior’ charges against two activists who risk being sentenced to flogging in a trial…
November 12, 2013
Press Release
New Satellite Images Reveal Shocking Aftermath of Abuses in the Central African Republic
Expert analysis of new satellite imagery Amnesty International has obtained from the Central African Republic (CAR) reveals the shocking aftermath…
November 8, 2013
Press Release
Shell’s False Claims on Niger Delta Oil Spills Exposed
Shell has manipulated oil spill investigations in Nigeria, with the company's claims on oil pollution in the region deeply suspect…
November 7, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International and The Weinstein Company to Screen New Nelson Mandela Biopic
Amnesty International USA will be partnering with the Weinstein Company to present an advanced screening of the biopic “Mandela: Long…
November 7, 2013
Press Release
Passage of ENDA a Step in the Right Direction
LGBT discrimination knows no borders. The United States must become a leader in supporting LGBT communities worldwide.
November 7, 2013