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Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Ambassador Melanne Verveer and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Join Amnesty International For “Shadow Summit” Sunday to Bring Afghan Women’s Voices to the Forefront of NATO Summit
Amnesty International releases open letter to Presidents Karzai and Obama calling for protection of Afghan women's rights.
May 18, 2012
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“Virulent” Attacks Put LGBTI Activsts in South Caucasus at Risk
A spate of homophobic attacks in Armenia and Georgia have marred the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
May 18, 2012
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Amnesty International to Bring Afghan Women’s Voices to the Forefront of NATO Summit During May 20 “Shadow Summit” in Chicago; Press Conference to Release Open Letter to Presidents Obama and Karzai
U.S. Ambassador on Global Women’s Issues, Melanne Verveer, to Give Opening Remarks; Followed by Panel Discussion: “The Conversation NATO Should…
May 17, 2012
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Amnesty International Calls on Secretary Clinton to Seek Direct Answers and Push Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister for Action on Past and Continued Abuses
Human Rights Organization Urges U.N. to Begin Independent International Investigation as Sri Lanka Continues to Stall Efforts for Accountability
May 17, 2012
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Amnesty International Urges Africa to End Discrimination Against LGBTI on International Day Against Homophobia
Discrimination and persecution against individuals because of their sexual orientation is increasing across sub-Saharan Africa.
May 17, 2012
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Amnesty International Condemns “Reprehensible” Bogotá Car Bomb Attack, Calls for Immediate Investigation
Amnesty International today condemns a car bomb attack which killed two people and injured more than 50 in the Colombian…
May 16, 2012
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Amnesty International Says Mali Experiencing Worst Human Rights Crisis in Half Century
Amnesty International said today that Mali is in a human rights crisis not seen in 50 years.
May 16, 2012
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Amnesty International Urges President Obama to Speak Up About Repression, Human Rights Abuses in Ethiopia When He Meets Prime Minister Zenawi
Amnesty International today urged President Barack Obama and fellow G8 leaders to speak up about Ethiopia's appalling human rights record…
May 16, 2012
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Amnesty International Welcomes Release of Opposition Activist in Azerbaijan, But Says Many Remain in Peril
Amnesty International today demanded the immediate release of 17 Azerbaijani prisoners of conscience, following the launch of a hunger strike…
May 16, 2012
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Amnesty International Says Removal of Palestinians from Solitary Confinement A Positive Step, But Israel Should Do More To Protect Prisoners’ Rights
Amnesty International welcomed a deal to end long-term solitary confinement for 19 prisoners in Israel as a step in the…
May 16, 2012
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Amnesty International Urges Congress to Fully Protect All Women Under Violence Against Women Act With House Passage of “Disappointing” Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012, omitting several critical provisions to…
May 16, 2012
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Amnesty International Urges Ukraine Authorities to Implement Police Criminality Law Ahead of Euro 2012
Amnesty International today urges Ukraine authorities to begin implementing a law which paves the way for independent investigations into allegations…
May 15, 2012