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Amnesty International Joins Human Rights Groups in Africa to Condemn Illegal Raid on LGBTI Activist Workshop in Uganda
Yesterday's raid on a LGBTI workshop by the Uganda police was arbitrary, and an illegitimate infringement on freedom of association and assembly.
June 20, 2012
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Investigation Needed After Latest Attack on Women Protesters in Egypt
Activists calling for an end to sexual harassment of women protesters have been groped and punched by a group of men.
June 11, 2012
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Iranian Authorities Must Halt Execution of Five Men Convicted In Unfair Trials
There are fears that five members of Iran’s Ahwazi Arab minority who were tried unfairly may face imminent public execution.
June 11, 2012
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Croatian Authorities Must Tackle Homophobic and Transphobic Crime
Ahead of Split Pride on June 9, Amnesty International finds inadequate protection against and investigation into LGBT hate crimes in Croatia.
June 6, 2012
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Court Ruling Declaring the Defense of Marriage Act Unconstitutional a Welcomed Step
Today's ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals is an important step toward riding this nation’s shameful institutional discrimination against the LGBT community.
May 31, 2012
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Amnesty International Asks President Obama and President Karzai to Give Women a Role in Talks on Afghanistan’s Future to Avert “Catastrophe”
At "Shadow Summit" in Chicago with Madeleine Albright and Melanne Verveer, Amnesty International urges leaders to protect hard-won rights and freedom for Afghan women as troops leave.
May 20, 2012
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Artists Including Meryl Streep, Sting, Joan Baez, Cynthia Nixon, Yoko Ono and Patrick Stewart Sign Amnesty International Letter to Presidents Obama and Karzai on Afghan Women’s Rights
Stars support Open Letter released at Amnesty International's "Shadow Summit" for Afghan women as NATO leaders gather in Chicago.
May 20, 2012
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“Virulent” Attacks Put LGBTI Activsts in South Caucasus at Risk
A spate of homophobic attacks in Armenia and Georgia have marred the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
May 18, 2012
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Amnesty International to Bring Afghan Women’s Voices to the Forefront of NATO Summit During May 20 “Shadow Summit” in Chicago; Press Conference to Release Open Letter to Presidents Obama and Karzai
U.S. Ambassador on Global Women’s Issues, Melanne Verveer, to Give Opening Remarks; Followed by Panel Discussion: “The Conversation NATO Should Have About Afghan Women’s Rights”
May 17, 2012
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Amnesty International Urges Africa to End Discrimination Against LGBTI on International Day Against Homophobia
Discrimination and persecution against individuals because of their sexual orientation is increasing across sub-Saharan Africa.
May 17, 2012
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Amnesty International Urges Congress to Fully Protect All Women Under Violence Against Women Act With House Passage of “Disappointing” Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012, omitting several critical provisions to protect all women.
May 16, 2012
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Amnesty International Says Mali Experiencing Worst Human Rights Crisis in Half Century
Amnesty International said today that Mali is in a human rights crisis not seen in 50 years.
May 16, 2012