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Amnesty International USA Asks States, President Trump to Prioritize Human Rights in their Responses to COVID-19, Particularly in Regards to Marginalized Populations
This week, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) released a briefing paper detailing preliminary observations of states’ responses to the COVID-19 outbreak…
March 17, 2020
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RESPONSES TO COVID-19 AND STATES’ HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS: PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Preventing People’s Exposure to COVID-19 Quarantines Travel Bans and Restrictions Access to Information, Transparency and Censorship…
March 16, 2020
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Amnesty International USA, Partners Intervene in Landmark Youth Climate Case Calling for the Courts to Play Their Role, Protect Rights
A coalition of environmental and human rights organizations that includes Amnesty International USA, the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL),…
March 13, 2020
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State Department’s Human Rights Report Highlights Trump Administration’s Anti-Human Rights Policies
In response to the U.S. State Department releasing its third human rights report compiled under the Trump administration, Joanne Lin,…
March 11, 2020
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ICC Authorizes Historic Investigation in Afghanistan
Responding to the International Criminal Court’s decision to open an investigation into international crimes in Afghanistan, Amnesty International’s Head of…
March 5, 2020
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Moscow Summit Must Prioritize Ending Renewed Attacks on Civilians in Idlib
Ahead of a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄźan in Moscow tomorrow (Thursday, March…
March 4, 2020
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Decision Not to Decriminalize Abortion in Colombia is a Missed Opportunity
The decision by the Constitutional Court of Colombia not to take action to decriminalize abortion represents a missed opportunity for…
March 3, 2020
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New Evidence Shows At Least 23 Children Killed in Iran by Security Forces During November Protests
An investigation by Amnesty International has uncovered evidence that at least 23 children were killed by Iranian security forces in…
March 3, 2020
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The U.S. Government Should Reverse the Remain in Mexico Policy
Responding to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit’s ruling upholding the preliminary injunction halting the Trump administration’s…
February 28, 2020
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Arrest of Pro-Democracy Activists in Hong Kong is Fresh Attempt to Crush Dissent
In response to today’s arrest of media tycoon Jimmy Lai and two other pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong on charges…
February 28, 2020
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Countries cracked down on asylum and the right to protest in the Americas in 2019
As millions took to the streets to protest rampant violence, inequality, corruption and impunity, or were forced to flee their…
February 27, 2020
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Violence Fueled By Hate Speeches Needs Immediate Action By The Indian Government
Political leaders in India who are fuelling hatred and creating a violent environment by making hate speeches must be immediately…
February 25, 2020