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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
Press Release
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
Report
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
Press Release
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
Press Release
Targeting Schools Being Properly Used for Educational Purposes in Idlib, Syria is a War Crime
Following reports that 10 schools were hit by shelling in Idlib and Aleppo countryside, Heba Morayef, Amnesty International’s Middle East…
February 25, 2020
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Free Senator de Lima and End Attacks on Rights Defenders in the Philippines
Philippine authorities should immediately release Senator Leila de Lima, who has been detained for three years, and drop the politically…
February 24, 2020
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MODI-TRUMP MEETING HIGHLIGHTS ANTI-MUSLIM SENTIMENT IN BOTH GOVERNMENTS’ POLICIES
As U.S. President Donald Trump meets Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, Amnesty International India and Amnesty International USA issued…
February 24, 2020
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2020 Presidential Campaigns Pressed on Immigration and Asylum Platforms During Amnesty International USA Forum in Nevada
Las Vegas, NV - On Thursday, February 20th, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA), in partnership with the Progressive Leadership Alliance of…
February 21, 2020
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Uyghurs living abroad tell of campaign of intimidation
China is systematically harassing Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic groups even after they have left the country, according to new…
February 20, 2020
Press Release
Joint Statement on the Trump Administration’s New Landmine Policy
In response to the January 31st announcement by the White House of the Department of Defense’s new landmine policy, we, the undersigned organizations,…
February 20, 2020