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Leading Human Rights Organizations Call on President Biden to Evacuate at Risk Afghans
Leading human rights organizations called today on President Biden to urgently do more to evacuate Afghans from harm’s way, raising…
August 20, 2021
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Taliban responsible for brutal massacre of Hazara men – new investigation
Taliban fighters massacred nine ethnic Hazara men after taking control of Afghanistan’s Ghazni province last month, Amnesty International said today.…
August 19, 2021
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Amnesty International USA Condemns Any Resurgence of the Remain in Mexico Policy
On Friday, a federal judge in Texas issued a preliminary injunction ordering the Department of Homeland Security to “enforce and…
August 19, 2021
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Every Moment the Biden Administration Does Not Course Correct in Afghanistan Could Have Horrific Consequences
Responding to the Taliban’s push into Kabul over the weekend, Amnesty International joined Freedom House in calling on President Biden…
August 16, 2021
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International community must act decisively in Afghanistan to avert further tragedyÂ
Responding to the collapse of the Afghan government following the seizure of power by the Taliban and the chaotic scenes…
August 16, 2021
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President Biden Has the Political Support to Close the Guantanamo Detention Center
In response to the news that a Congressional letter was sent to President Biden by 75 Representatives urging him to…
August 4, 2021
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Extending Title 42 Will Endanger Refugees, Not Stop COVID-19
Today, the #WelcomeWithDignity campaign responded with deep disappointment to the extension of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
August 3, 2021
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New IRAP Report Recommends Actions to Tackle Climate Displacement
Today, the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) released a new report, “Opportunities to Address Climate Displacement in the U.S.,” which…
August 2, 2021
Report
Risky Business: Top 10 Leading Venture Capital Firms Failing in their Responsibility to Respect Human Rights
Almost none of the world’s largest venture capitalist (VC) firms have adequate human rights due diligence policies in place, Amnesty…
July 30, 2021
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Abbott’s Executive Order GA-37 is an Unconstitutional Attack on Humanitarian Organizations
The #WelcomeWithDignity campaign condemned Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order GA-37 directing Department of Public Safety officials to stop any vehicle…
July 29, 2021
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#WelcomeWithDignity: Expedited Removal is a Fast Track to Danger
Last evening, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it would begin using a process of rapid deportations known as…
July 28, 2021
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Human rights in Tunisia must be upheld following suspension of parliament
Tunisian President Kais Saied should publicly commit to respecting and protecting human rights, including the rights to freedom of expression,…
July 26, 2021