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Stand Up to Homophobic Violence in Honduras!
Tell the Honduran government it must not let human rights defender Patricio Vinedel become the latest victim of homophobic violence in their nation!
February 12, 2013
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Why Showing Up For Death Penalty Repeal Matters
On Valentine's Day, both Maryland and Montana will be hearing death penalty abolition bills. Showing up to these hearings is an important show of strength!
February 12, 2013
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The State of Guantanamo: 11 Years of Limbo for Shaker Aamer
This Valentine's Day marks 11 years in Guantanamo for Shaker Aamer. President Obama, charge Shaker or send him home!
February 12, 2013
Press Release
Countries Must Adopt Strong Arms Trade Treaty to Stop Contributing to the Use of Child Soldiers
On Monday, Feb. 12, International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers, Amnesty International highlights the need to adopt a global Arms Trade Treaty to prevent government forces or armed groups – like those currently in Mali – from using weapons to recruit child soldiers.
February 11, 2013
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Anti-Flag Records “Toast to Freedom” Track for Amnesty International
Progressive punk rock icons Anti-Flag have joined forces with Staages Music and Art For Amnesty to release an electrifying version of “Toast to Freedom,” the commemorative song that celebrates Amnesty International and human rights activism. This version by Anti-Flag– inspired by the imprisonment of the Russian feminist punk band Pussy Riot – will go on sale in Europe on Feb. 8 and in the United States and Canada on Feb. 12 via the iTunes Store and all leading DSPs. All net proceeds benefit Amnesty International.
February 11, 2013
Press Release
Aamer Must Be Released Immediately Unless Charged and Fairly Tried
Amnesty International will present more than 50,000 petitions, addressed to President Barack Obama, to the White House and to the U.S. embassy in London on Thursday, February 14th, calling for Shaker Aamer, the last former U.K. resident held at Guantánamo Bay, to be released immediately unless he is to be charged and fairly tried in federal court.
February 11, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International Activists Co-Host “One Billion Rising” Events in New York, Washington, Atlanta, and Chicago on Valentine’s Day
Amnesty International activists in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Washington are inviting the public to join them at 2:14 pm local time Thursday, Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day – for public dance events in support of the One Billion Rising movement to demand an end to violence against women. The rights group today released the stories of ten women killed or assaulted and encouraged people to call for justice in these cases in support of One Billion Rising. To take action, visit: http://amnestyusa.org/vawablog
February 11, 2013
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10 Reasons to Move to the Music and End Violence Against Women
Amnesty is joining with V-Day in the One Billion Rising campaign on Feb. 14 to dance in solidarity with the estimated one billion women and girls who have experienced violence in their lifetime.
February 11, 2013
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How Do You Defeat a Dictator When He Gets to Write the Rules?
No!, an Oscar-nominated film, tells the story of the brave and creative Chileans who helped their fellow citizens stand up and say, “NO!” to repression.
February 11, 2013
Press Release
Fears Arise that Zimbabwe Will Restart Executions after Appointment of New Hangman for Country
Amnesty International said today reports that Zimbabwe has recruited a new hangman are “disturbing” and raises fears that the country may start executions after a seven-year hiatus.
February 8, 2013
Press Release
Papua New Guinea Must End ‘Sorcery’ Killings and Harassment
After the brutal murder of a woman accused of using witchcraft to kill a young boy, Amnesty International called on authorities in Papua New Guinea (PNG) to take urgent actions to prevent 'sorcery'-related killings.
February 8, 2013
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Child Soldiers: Will the Real Obama Please Stand Up?
President Obama can follow through on his rhetoric and lead the U.S. in doing our part to protect the most basic rights of children by supporting ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty.
February 8, 2013