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In Russia, Educators Fired, Students Indoctrinated – Academia is the Latest Victim of the Ongoing Crackdown

The Russian authorities must immediately end their assault on academic freedom and the right to freedom of expression, Amnesty International…

May 11, 2022

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Amnesty International USA Statement in Response to US Senate Vote on Women’s Health Protection Act

Responding to the U.S. Senate’s failure to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act during today’s vote, Tarah Demant, Interim National…

May 11, 2022

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Sentence in El Salvador for Obstetric Emergency is a Travesty of Justice

In response to a court ruling in El Salvador that sentenced a woman to 30 years in prison for aggravated…

May 11, 2022

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Increase in Unlawful Killings and Other Crimes Highlights Urgent Need to End Israel’s Apartheid Against Palestinians

Israeli authorities must end unlawful killings, willful injury, arbitrary arrests, torture and other ill-treatment, persecution and collective punishment against Palestinians,…

May 11, 2022

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One year on, ‘State of Siege’ used as a tool to crush dissent in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

A State of Siege, which is similar to a state of emergency, enforced in the North Kivu and Ituri provinces…

May 9, 2022

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Russian Forces Must Face Justice for War Crimes in Kyiv Oblast – New Investigation

Russian forces must face justice for a series of war crimes committed in the region northwest of Kyiv, Amnesty International…

May 6, 2022

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Amnesty International USA Statement in Response to Scheduled US Senate Vote on Women’s Health Protection Act 

Responding to news that the U.S. Senate will vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act on Wednesday, May 11, Tarah…

May 5, 2022

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If Confirmed, US Supreme Court Decision Could Endanger Abortion Rights Around the World

In response to reports that the Supreme Court is preparing to overturn abortion rights in the United States, Agnès Callamard,…

May 3, 2022

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Supreme Court Leaked Opinion to Overturn Abortion Rights Is an Egregious Violation of Human Rights

Responding to the draft ruling leaked to Politico that shows that the Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights,…

May 3, 2022

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After Witness’ Retraction, Senator de Lima Must Be Freed Immediately

On the retraction of self-confessed drug lord and state witness Kerwin Espinosa of his allegations that Senator Leila de Lima…

April 28, 2022

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Amnesty International USA Statement on Twitter’s Commitment to Protecting Human Rights

Responding to today's news that Elon Musk has reached a deal to acquire Twitter, Michael Kleinman, Director of Technology and…

April 25, 2022

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After Almost 1,000 Days of Arbitrary Detention, Steven Donziger’s Release Highlights Urgent Need for Action Against SLAPPs

In response to the news that the unjust six-month sentence of human rights defender and environmental lawyer Steven Donziger has…

April 25, 2022