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Before the Sochi Olympics, Let President Putin Know He’s Not Fooling Anyone
Putin's prisoner amnesty seems to indicate that he cares deeply about bad publicity. So let's generate some more.
January 30, 2014
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Madonna, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Blondie, Susan Sarandon, Yoko Ono and Bob Geldof Sign On For Feb. 5th Concert
These six artists have lent their fame to the cause of human rights for decades and join a new generation of artist-activists.
January 30, 2014
Press Release
Madonna to Introduce Members of Pussy Riot at Amnesty International Bringing Human Rights Home Concert in Brooklyn February 5
Madonna will introduce two members of Russia’s Pussy Riot art collective at Amnesty International’s Bringing Human Rights Home concert taking place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
January 29, 2014
Press Release
Egypt Slaps Al Jazeera English Journalists With Terrorism Charges
The Egyptian authorities must immediately drop the charges against three journalists from Al Jazeera English who were referred to trial.
January 29, 2014
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Honors Life of Pete Seeger, Musician and Activist
Amnesty International USA bids fond farewell today to the legendary Pete Seeger, a stalwart champion of social justice and activist for civil and human rights who died January 27, aged 94.
January 28, 2014
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How to Tell Which Crisis Images Are Real – And Which Are Fake
Staged pictures or videos often receive major attention when debunked. With the wide distribution of free and accessible verification tools, these mistakes become increasingly inexcusable.
January 28, 2014
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Months After Riots, Indian Refugees Are Still Suffering
The state government is hoping that paying off refugees and forbidding them from returning to their homes will make the violence and human rights violations magically disappear.
January 28, 2014
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4 Things We Want to Hear During Obama’s State of the Union Address Tonight
When President Obama addresses Congress tonight, he must give more than just lip service to human rights. We’ll be watching and listening to what he will propose on these four issues.
January 28, 2014
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Take Action with Us Tonight on #Twitter During Obama’s State of the Union
Call on President Obama to pay more than just lip service to human rights when he addresses Congress during the State of the Union tonight. Take action on Twitter!
January 28, 2014
Press Release
NHK Broadcaster Defends Sexual Slavery in Japan
The new head of Japan’s national broadcaster NHK defence of the country’s wartime military sexual slavery is deplorable, said Amnesty International.
January 27, 2014
Press Release
Bahraini Authorities Must Investigate Death of Young Detainee
The Bahraini authorities must immediately investigate the death in custody of a 19-year-old man who was shot in the head by security forces, said Amnesty International.
January 27, 2014
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Why We’re Wishing Imagine Dragons ‘Good Luck’ at the Grammys
Amnesty International USA Executive Director Steven W. Hawkins explains why he's excited that Imagine Dragons are nominated for two awards at the 2014 Grammy's on January 26.
January 25, 2014