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Press Release
In a “Borderless World,” New Amnesty International USA Leader Looks to Empower A New Generation to Act to Defend Rights Everywhere
Taking the helm of Amnesty International USA, Steven W. Hawkins said today he wants to harness the commitment and passion of young people concerned about human rights issues at home to join the global fight against human rights abuses.
September 25, 2013
Press Release
Russia Must Investigate Prison Abuse Allegations by Pussy Riot
The Russian prison authorities’ decision to move an imprisoned member of the punk band Pussy Riot to solitary confinement after she complained about prison conditions is yet another sign of suppression of any form of free speech in the country.
September 25, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Celebrates Human Rights Victory with U.S. Signing of Arms Trade Treaty at United Nations
Amnesty International USA issued a comment today from Executive Director Steven W. Hawkins, on the U.S. signing of the Arms Trade Treaty by Secretary of State John Kerry.
September 25, 2013
Update
Bringing Human Rights Home: A Message From Amnesty USA Executive Director Steven W. Hawkins
For many activists, there is a transformative moment, which inspires a lifelong commitment to social advocacy. For me, that moment came inside the walls of Sing Sing prison.
September 25, 2013
Update
It’s Official! United States Signs U.N. Arms Trade Treaty
In an important step forward for human rights and international law, Secretary of State John Kerry signed the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) on behalf of the United States earlier today.
September 25, 2013
Press Release
“Profound” White House Signature on Arms Trade Treaty is Pledge to End Deadly, Unscrupulous Arms Trade
"All Americans should celebrate that the United States has pledged to do its part to end the unscrupulous trade in deadly weapons used by dictators, war lords and criminal gangs to commit atrocities," said Frank Jannuzi, deputy executive director of AIUSA.
September 24, 2013
Update
6 Questions Shell Oil Doesn’t Want You to Ask About Oil Pollution in the Niger Delta
Why will Shell not disclose relevant oil spill investigation data, and 6 other questions Shell seems to be unable to answer about their role in oil pollution in the Niger Delta.
September 24, 2013
Update
From Jail Cell to Board Chair: Ann Burroughs on the Urgent Action Network
For 40 years, the Urgent Action Network has served as a real-time alert mechanism of human rights abuses throughout the world as they are happening.
September 23, 2013
Press Release
On Two-Year Anniversary of Troy Davis Execution, the Fight to Abolish the Death Penalty Continues
Amnesty International mobilized hundreds of thousands of people globally to stop this execution but Georgia executed Davis, despite major inconsistencies in witness testimonies and doubts about his guilt.
September 20, 2013
Update
Troy Davis: Two Years Later, The Fight Continues
According to our current jurisprudence, actual innocence is no barrier to execution, never mind doubts about guilt.
September 20, 2013
Update
How Amnesty’s Redesigned Urgent Action Network Will Strengthen Your Human Rights Impact
UAs continue to be one of the most powerful tools in organizing activists' response. This week, Amnesty USA is launching an updated version of the Urgent Action Network that will strengthen our impact.
September 19, 2013
Press Release
Release of Rights Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh and Other Political Activists Must be First Step to Freedom for All Iranian Prisoners of Conscience
Amnesty International welcomes the release of prominent Iranian human rights lawyer, Nasrin Sotoudeh, and at least 11 political activists.
September 18, 2013