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British War Photographer Paul Conroy – Injured in Syria – Teams Up with Singer-Songwriter Joss Stone and Dave Stewart on New Version of “Take Good Care” to Support United Nations Arms Trade Treaty
Joss Stone, Paul Conroy and Dave Stewart are calling on world leaders gathering at the U.N. to deliver an effective…
July 5, 2012
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U.N. Chief Backs Strong Arms Trade
Campaigners are calling for leaders to regulate the arms trade more effectively.
July 5, 2012
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Amnesty International Cautiously Welcomes Release of Some Political Prisoners, but Continues to Call on Myanmar to Stop Brutalizing its Ethnic Minorities
Following the release of a group of political prisoners from Insein prison, the human rights organization demands Myanmar release all…
July 3, 2012
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Militia Rule Strangling Human Rights in Libya, Threatening Progress of Humanitarian Revolution
Ongoing serious human rights violations are casting a huge shadow over the Libya's first national elections since the fall of…
July 3, 2012
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New Greek Government Must Address Routine Police Violence
Police in Greece are responding to largely peaceful demonstrations with routine acts of violence, while Greek authorities continue to brush…
July 3, 2012
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Release of ICC Staff Held in Libya Welcomed, but Concerns Remain for Fair Trial of Gaddafi’s Son
The detention of four ICC staffers in Libya not only denied them their liberty and stopped their work, but it…
July 2, 2012
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International Community Meeting in Geneva Must Press Syria on Human Rights Monitors
Foreign ministers gathering in Geneva have a responsibility to ensure that as violence intensifies and civilian casualties mount, a dedicated…
June 29, 2012
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International Artists Support Campaign for Effective Arms Trade Treaty As Talks Open at United Nations on Monday
More than 30 high-profile Amnesty International and Oxfam supporters, including the British war photographer Paul Conroy, urge governments to deliver…
June 29, 2012
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Egypt’s New President Mohamed Morsi Must Make Firm Commitment to Human Rights
President Morsi must break the cycle of abuse perpetuated under Hosni Mubarak and curtail military power over civilians.
June 29, 2012
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Italian Authorities Must Halt Forced Eviction of Tor de’Cenci Residents
Authorities in Rome plan to evict Roma families from the Tor de'Cenci settlement, forcing families to resettle in an isolated…
June 28, 2012
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Supreme Court Ruling on Health Care is Step in Right Direction to Guarantee Right to Health in the United States
Today's SCOTUS ruling is a step in the right direction to improve access to health care -– a universal human…
June 28, 2012
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Bulgarian Authorities Must Adopt Stricter Legislation Governing LGBT-Targeted Hate Crimes
Deep-seated discrimination against Bulgaria's LGBT community means anti-gay hate crimes go unpunished.
June 28, 2012