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No One's Above the Law
Holding politicians from powerful nations to the same standard to which they themselves hold the leaders of less powerful nations is not a “left-wing” position – it is a just position.
December 13, 2011
Press Release
Beheading for “Sorcery” in Saudi Arabia Shocking, says Amnesty International
The beheading of a woman convicted of "witchcraft and sorcery" is deeply shocking and highlights the urgent need for a halt in executions in Saudi Arabia, Amnesty International said today.
December 13, 2011
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3 Things You Can Do To Stop Indefinite Detention & Close Guantanamo
Congress is poised to force through the NDAA, a disastrous bill that would legalize indefinite detention, keep Guantanamo open and hinder fair trials. Here are 3 things you can do to stop it.
December 12, 2011
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December 9, 2011
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Violence Against Women in Post-Conflict
Women must be protected from violence in war but their contributions to peace and democracy is integral to bringing about lasting change.
December 9, 2011
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Write for Love in Zimbabwe
For years, government officials in Zimbabwe have arbitrarily arrested critics of the President. Jenni Williams and Magodonga Mahlang of Women of Zimbabwe Arise have been repeatedly targeted.
December 9, 2011
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Five Empty Chairs
Unlike this year’s winners, five past recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize have been unable to attend the award ceremony due to persecution.
December 9, 2011
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Death Penalty Abolition: Five States That Could Be Next
Five states could abolish the death penalty in 2012. But almost every state has an abolition effort that supporters can join.
December 9, 2011
Press Release
Over 250,000 Call on Belarus to End Executions, Says Amnesty International
Contact: Sharon Singh, [email protected], 202-509-8194 (Washington, D.C.) -- Amnesty International and Belarusian human rights organizations Viasna and Belarus Helsinki Committee were today turned away from delivering a global petition to Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka, calling for an end to executions in Belarus. Over 250,000 signatures from all over the world were collected by Amnesty International's global membership and the Belarusian organizations. The petition, which began as a local initiative, became a focus of Amnesty International's 50th anniversary campaign against the death penalty. "This petition sends a strong signal to the Belarusian President that people from all over the world want…
December 9, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Celebrates Human Rights Day With Streaming Premiere of Chimes of Freedom
In honor of Human Rights Day on Saturday, December 10, Amnesty International will premiere Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/amnestyusa). The 4-disc collection – set for release on January 24, 2012, in North America and January 30 internationally – contains 76 newly recorded Bob Dylan songs by more than 80 artists. Chimes of Freedom can be pre-ordered starting December 10 at: https://www.amnestyusa.org/chimes.
December 9, 2011
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US Repeatedly Shipped Arms to Egyptian Security Forces Despite Lethal Crackdown
Data obtained by Amnesty International shows that the US has repeatedly transferred ammunition to Egypt despite security forces' violent crackdown on protesters.
December 8, 2011
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Clinton to United Nations: "Gay Rights Are Human Rights"
The fight for LGBT human rights took not one but two critical steps forward with key actions by the Obama administration.
December 8, 2011