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Update
The Plight of Guantanamo’s Cleared Detainees in A Powerful New Video
The Guardian released this creative animated video today based on the testimony of Guantanamo detainees who have been cleared for transfer but are still held at the detention facility.
October 11, 2013
Update
Whatever It Takes: Ending the #GameOfDrones
We can't just rely on the leaders of the past - if we're going to see a world where everyone’s human rights are respected, we're the ones that have to do what needs to be done.
October 11, 2013
Press Release
Louisiana Must End Campaign of ‘Vengeance’ Against Remaining Angola 3 Prisoner Albert Woodfox
Following the death of Herman Wallace, who was held in solitary confinement for nearly 40 years, Amnesty International today launches a campaign demanding the release of his co-defendant Albert Woodfox, who has also been held in cruel conditions of isolation following a deeply flawed trial.
October 10, 2013
Update
In Honduras, Posting a Blog Can Come with Jail Time
The “evidence” the judge used to make this ruling? Their speeches and their blog posts - in other words, the exercise of their right to freedom of expression.
October 10, 2013
Update
Tweet Hakan Yaman the Birthday Gift He Deserves: Justice
Hakan Yaman, along with other victims of police violence in Turkey deserve justice. Let's show him that the world has not forgotten.
October 10, 2013
Update
On World Death Penalty Day, An Activist Reflects
I grew up in Texas, where for many, executions are as revered as football, a cause for celebration.
October 10, 2013
Press Release
RELEASED! DVD & CD of Human Rights Concerts with Leading Musicians to be Released on Tues., Nov. 5
¡RELEASED! The Human Rights Concerts 1986-1998 major DVD and CD box-set will be released by Amnesty International on Tuesday, November 5th. Thirty-six of the world’s leading musicians performing some of their biggest hits live in concert are featured in Amnesty International’s latest music project, which will be released in North America and distributed by Shout! Factory.
October 9, 2013
Update
Have You Seen the Violence That Continues in Egypt?
Some people are going to the streets to celebrate, others to die.
October 9, 2013
Update
Former Child Soldier Thanks Amnesty Members After Being Released From Guantánamo
Perhaps the one positive thing coming out of all [this] is to know there are so many good people in the world, like the members of Amnesty International, willing to stand up for other people.
October 9, 2013
Press Release
On Anniversary of Attack on Malala Yousafzai, Renewed Call to Advance the Rights of Women and Girls Worldwide
The Taliban may have shot Malala, but it utterly failed to silence her call for equal access to education and other human rights for women and girls.
October 8, 2013
Update
Who’s Really Using the Death Penalty?
Out of the 3,143 counties in the U.S., 62, or just 2% (representing just 15.6% of the U.S. population), are responsible for 52% of all executions and 56% of the current U.S. death row population.
October 8, 2013
Update
Dirty Wars: It’s Time to Pick Sides
The faces of children who have lost mothers and uncles and grandparents to U.S. strikes with drones and other weapons flashed across the screen.
October 8, 2013