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Amnesty International Condemns “Shameful” Effort to Strip New Protections for Native Women from Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
Amnesty International USA today condemned as “disturbing and shameful” the effort underway in the U.S. Senate to strip protections for Native American and Alaska Native women from legislation to help fight domestic violence and sexual assault.
April 20, 2012
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Brighton declaration: States must be serious about European Court’s judgments instead of tampering with its independence
A political declaration by the 47 Council of Europe member states fails to address key challenges faced by the European Court of Human Rights even if it contains some positive measures,
April 20, 2012
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One Thousand Young Human Rights Activists From Across Northeast ‘Get On the Bus’ April 27 Headed for Protests in New York City
Activists from across the Northeast will "Get On The Bus" and travel to New York City on Friday, April 27 to demand justice for oppressed people around the world.
April 20, 2012
Update
Under Siege of Terror: The Shia Hazara of Pakistan
Sectarian violence is not new to Pakistan, but the latest series of brutal attacks on the otherwise peaceful Hazara people has reached crisis point in recent weeks.
April 19, 2012
Update
5 Reasons Congress Shouldn't Gut Violence Against Women Act
Crucial provisions in the Violence Against Women Act that would help protect Native American women, LGBT people and immigrant women from violence and exploitation are at risk.
April 19, 2012
Update
Freedom of Speech? Not if You’re a Turkish Student
Because of Turkey's draconian anti-terrorism laws, Turkish students are imprisoned for expressing social and political opinions.
April 18, 2012
Update
Zimbabwe's Continuing Struggle for Freedom
On April 18 Zimbabwe will commemorate 32 years of independence from colonial rule. While a day to celebrate, freedom is limited in Zimbabwe.
April 18, 2012
Press Release
Libyan rendition case shows it’s time for UK to come clean
The UK must ensure full accountability for its role in rendition, torture and unlawful detention, Amnesty International said as a Libyan man subjected to rendition in 2004 allegedly with MI6 involvement launched a civil claim for damages against UK ex-Foreign Secretary Jack Straw for torture and misfeasance in public office
April 18, 2012
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Tunisia: Persepolis trial spotlights attacks on freedom of expression
Charges against a TV boss who screened the French film Persepolis should be dropped by the Tunisian authorities, Amnesty International said ahead of the resumption of his trial.
April 18, 2012
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Bahrain: Reforms risk appearing hollow as violations continue
The Bahraini government's response to the findings of an international commission of inquiry has proved inadequate as human rights violations continue, Amnesty International said in a new report on Tuesday.
April 17, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International’s ‘Secret Policeman’s Ball’ 90-Minute U.S. Television Premiere Celebrates Free Speech With Jon Stewart, Russell Brand, Coldplay, Rashida Jones, Seth Meyers, Eddie Izzard, Kristen Wiig, Mumford and Sons, Sarah Silverman and many othe
Amnesty International and EPIX announced today that the U.S. 90-minute EPIX premiere of Amnesty International's Secret Policeman's Ball 2012 will air on Friday, April 27, at 11:30 pm ET / 8:30 pm PT.
April 17, 2012
Update
Amnesty Is Up For a Webby But We Need Your Vote!
The annual Webby Awards - or the "Oscars" of the Web - honors the best of the Internet. This year we are honored to be nominated but we need your vote!
April 16, 2012