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Afghan women human rights defenders tell of intimidation and attacks
Women human rights defenders in Afghanistan have told Amnesty International they face intimidation and attacks as they...
March 27, 2011
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Human Rights Defenders Receive the International Women of Courage Award
Three women, whose courageous efforts to defend human rights were highlighted by Amnesty International, were honored today...
March 27, 2011
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Sri Lanka urged to end witch hunt against the media and NGOs
The Sri Lankan government should end its harassment of journalists and activists and take steps against those making...
March 27, 2011
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USA: Amnesty International Says DOS Country Reports Need to Be More Comprehensive
Human rights organization welcomes expanded reporting on discrimination and press freedom, but says that reports fail to...
March 27, 2011
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Gambia: Amnesty International Says Gambia Must Charge or Release Detainees
Amnesty International today calls on the Gambian government to immediately charge or release all former government officials...
March 27, 2011
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USA: Amnesty International Calls on President Obama to Establish Office of Maternal Health
Amnesty International called on President Obama today to quickly establish an Office of Maternal Health to lead government...
March 27, 2011
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Vietnam: Amnesty International Urges Vietnam to Unconditionally Release Catholic Priest
A Vietnamese human rights activist and Catholic priest who was temporarily allowed to leave detention on Monday, March 15,...
March 27, 2011
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Cuba: Cuba’s ‘ladies in white’ At Risk of Beatings and Intimidation, Says Amnesty International
Amnesty International urged Cuban President Raúl Castro to ensure the safety of a group of female relatives of prisoners of...
March 27, 2011
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USA: Amnesty International Urges Congress to Turn Attention to Needed Reforms on Maternal and Childbirth Care
Now that health insurance reform legislation has passed, President Obama and Congress must urgently turn their attention to...
March 27, 2011
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China and USA: Google Challenges China to End Censorship
Google has challenged the Chinese authorities to respect the principle of freedom of expression provided for in the Chinese...
March 27, 2011
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Haiti: Haiti’s Emergency Response Must Include Protection From Widespread Sexual Violence, Says Amnesty International
Thousands of women living in temporary camps around Haiti are threatened by sexual violence and have inadequate protection...
March 27, 2011
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USA: Country’s HighestI C-Section rate underscores need for National Obstetric Guidelines, says Amnesty International
Amnesty International today pointed to new government figures showing the highest-ever rate of Caesarean sections as more...
March 27, 2011