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Update
How the Academy Blew It
The Academy chickened out and went with safe; handing the award to one of its own, lest they risk discomfort. And The Act of Killing is very discomforting.
March 4, 2014
Update
This is Personal – This is Bringing Human Rights Home
You've defended dignity, spoken out against injustice, and probably even helped save a life by taking action with Amnesty. Here's what's next: Amnesty's Human Rights Conference in Chicago.
March 1, 2014
Update
Love is a Right, Hate is a Crime
Lest anyone suggest discrimination in the U.S. is benign in comparison to what has unfolded in Uganda, we should take a closer look at the pain and suffering laws like these fuel.
February 28, 2014
Press Release
Amnesty International Commends “My Brother’s Keeper” Initiative
Contact: Elaine Monaghan, West End Strategy Team, [email protected], Office: (202) 776-7700; Cell: (202) 805-3463 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - In response to President Obama's announcement today about the "My Brother's Keeper" initiative, Amnesty International USA Executive Director Steven W. Hawkins commended the president's efforts saying: "The President is right to address the inequality and discrimination that disproportionately impact young men of color in this country, jeopardizing their rights to education, to equal justice, to secure a decent standard of living, and to participate in the decisions that affect their lives, among a host of other areas. These are some of the most…
February 27, 2014
Report
Trigger-happy: Israel’s use of excessive force in the West Bank
Israeli forces have displayed a callous disregard for human life by killing dozens of Palestinian civilians, including children, in the occupied West Bank over the past three years.
February 27, 2014
Update
What Everyone Ought to Know About Uganda’s Anti-Gay Law
The direction in which these leaders are taking their countries is horrific and appalling.
February 27, 2014
Update
Ethnic Cleansing: What We Learned in the Central African Republic
In the Central African Republic, clashes between the Christian majority and Muslim minority have resulted in war crimes, crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing.
February 27, 2014
Press Release
Amnesty International Report Shows Israeli Army and Police Use Excessive Force in West Bank
Amnesty International released a report today that shows Israeli forces have displayed a callous disregard for human life by killing dozens of Palestinian civilians, including children, in the occupied West Bank over the past three years.
February 26, 2014
Update
We Must Stop Kansas from Moving Backwards
As the world begins to abandon the death penalty and move towards justice, the Kansas Senate, by deciding to move this bill forward, took a giant step backwards.
February 26, 2014
Press Release
Uganda’s President Museveni Signs Anti-Homosexuality Bill
President Museveni has just signed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law. It is a draconian and damaging piece of legislation, Amnesty International said today.
February 24, 2014
Press Release
Russia: Hundreds More Protesters Arbitrarily Arrested Outside Bolotnaya Trial Sentencing
The apparently arbitrary arrest and detention of a further 234 peaceful protesters outside a Moscow court building today shows how the Russian authorities' rampant violation of freedom of expression and assembly shows no sign of letting up.
February 24, 2014
Update
A Long Ride: Rev. Reynolds and Vera Thomas’ Journey Seeking Justice For Their Son
Their decision could range from a new trial, to keeping Reggie on death row. There is simply no way to know for sure where the chips will fall.
February 24, 2014