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Mao Hengfeng's Bittersweet Homecoming
China has released human rights defender Mao Hengfeng. However, her most recent bout of detention and torture has left her life at urgent risk.
August 8, 2011
Press Release
Secure Communities Expansion a Draconian Step; Will Undermine Crime Prevention and Further Marginalize Groups Who Are Already at Risk, Says Amnesty International
Contact: AIUSA media relations, 202-509-8194 (Washington, D.C.) - In response to the announcement today that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will nullify all existing Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) with local governments, Sarnata Reynolds, advocacy and policy director for refugee and migrant rights at Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) issued the following statement: "It is astounding that DHS ignored the advice of numerous state and local governments and ratcheted up its heartless and arbitrary attack on undocumented immigrants. Amnesty International is very concerned that this decision essentially rejects the outcry from governments and advocates, exhibiting no respect for the very communities…
August 8, 2011
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Even The Senate Can Agree: Women in Saudi Arabia Must Be Allowed Political Participation
Political participation is a fundamental human right but half the population of Saudi Arabia will be ineligible to vote in September's election.
August 5, 2011
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Music to Inspire Children to Play Fair and Show Empathy
Putamayo Kids' latest release - Kids World Party! - introduces young children to human rights through the power of music.
August 5, 2011
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Texas Schedules One Execution, Tries To Forget Another
Hank Skinner wants access to untested DNA evidence he believes will exonerate him. Texas is refusing and has now scheduled him for death on November 9.
August 5, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Urges Georgia to End Forced Evictions of Internally Displaced
The Georgian government must put a stop to forced evictions of internally displaced people and provide them with adequate housing, Amnesty International said today.
August 5, 2011
Press Release
Secure Communities Expansion a Draconian Step
The Secure Communities expansion announced by the Department of Homeland Security will undermine crime prevention and further marginalize groups that are already at risk.
August 5, 2011
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Trying Troops in Civilian Courts = Big Step for Human Rights in Mexico
A historic Mexican Supreme Court decision has ruled that soldiers accused of human rights abuses against civilians should be tried in civilian - not military - courts.
August 4, 2011
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Turkey's Disappeared: The Pain of the Past and New Dangers
Turkey should renew its efforts at uncovering and facing some of the uglier pages of its past in the hopes of creating a freer, more democratic future.
August 4, 2011
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Victory for Women's Health: Free Preventative Services for Women
Access to preventive services can save lives and reduce healthcare costs. It's a win for women's human rights.
August 4, 2011
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UN Says Shell Failed to Clean Up Niger Delta Oil Spills
UN finds pollution still present 40 years after oil spill , despite clean up attempts.
August 4, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International, Responding to United Nations Report on Disastrous Oil Pollution in Nigeria, Demands Accountability from Shell Oil Company
Amnesty International urges institutional investors to urge Shell to "clean up its act" in the Niger Delta.
August 4, 2011