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Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill Must Be Vetoed
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni must veto the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which was passed in a surprise vote this morning.
December 20, 2013
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South Sudan Leaders Must Prevent ‘Disturbing’ Spread of Violence
Warring factions in South Sudan must immediately rein in their troops to prevent further attacks on civilians.
December 20, 2013
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Nigerian President Must Reject Harsh Bill on Same-Sex Unions
Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan must not sign a same-sex marriage bill into law, Amnesty International said after the final version of the bill was adopted by Nigeria's Senate.
December 20, 2013
Update
U.S. Congress Takes Another Critical Step to Help Afghan Women’s Rights and Security
Many of the threats Afghan women face turn into violent acts, many have resulted in murder.
December 20, 2013
Update
Good News on Guantánamo!
There has been significant progress in the past few days toward closing the detention facility and ensuring justice and security.
December 20, 2013
Update
VICTORY!: Russian Prisoner of Conscience Freed As Write For Rights 2013 Reaches 1.4 Million Actions!
When I feel left with no hope to fight, I'll get a letter and it inspires me. The light of hope appears again, and my confidence in myself and my ability to change things returns!
December 19, 2013
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Russia’s Amnesty Law Doesn’t Go Far Enough
The Russian parliament passed an amnesty bill that may see the imprisoned Pussy Riot singers, some of Greenpeace's "Arctic 30" and detainees in the Bolotnaya case freed.
December 18, 2013
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With Snowden Russia Asylum Set to Expire, Brazil Must Consider His Permanent Asylum Request
Brazil's government should give full consideration to Edward Snowden's claim for asylum in the country. Today the U.S. whistleblower offered to help a Brazilian spying probe and requested asylum.
December 18, 2013
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Qatar’s Unpaid Migrant Construction Workers Left To Go Hungry
More than 80 migrant construction workers in Qatar who worked for nearly a year without pay are facing serious food shortages and need urgent government assistance.
December 18, 2013
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Syria’s Harrowing Torture, Summary Killings in Secret ISIS Detention Centers
Torture, flogging, and summary killings are rife in secret prisons run by the Islamic State in Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), an armed group that controls large areas of northern Syria.
December 18, 2013
Update
HAPPENING NOW: Journalists Being Murdered in Honduras
Without reporters to document abuses, alert the public, and denounce injustice, human rights violators are empowered to continue threatening and killing anyone they please.
December 18, 2013
Update
Massive Syrian Refugee Crisis Visible From Space
New satellite images present a grim snapshot of the dire humanitarian situation in and around Syria. But despite this visibility, too many are closing their eyes.
December 16, 2013