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Press Release
Join Amnesty International USA for a Special Screening of Oscar-nominated, “No,” on Thursday, February 21
Amnesty International USA, in partnership with Reporters Without Borders Freedom House and Participant Media, will hold a pre-release screening of the Oscar-nominated film “No,” followed by a panel on freedom of expression on Thursday, February 21.
February 15, 2013
Press Release
New Report Released Two Years after Bahrain Uprising Shows that Many Still Pay Price of Freedom for Daring to Speak Out
Two years after the 2011 uprising in Bahrain, prisoners of conscience remain behind bars and activists continue to be jailed for their actions and views, whether social media or on peaceful marches, said Amnesty International in a new briefing today.
February 13, 2013
Press Release
One Year Before Olympics in Sochi, Russia Continues Its “Assault on Freedom”
With only a year left before the start of the XXII Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia has little time to reverse its increasing crackdown on freedom of expression, says Amnesty International USA.
February 7, 2013
Press Release
Fourteen Iranian Journalists Arrested After Security Forces Storm Newspaper Offices
Amnesty International called on Iran today to immediately release all journalists who are being detained following weekend raids by authorities on newspaper offices across the country.
January 28, 2013
Press Release
Masterminds of Russian Journalist Assassination Must Be Brought to Justice
Prosecutors must not rest until those who masterminded the assassination of Russion journalist are brought to justice.
December 14, 2012
Press Release
New Congressional Project Highlighting Prisoners of Conscience “Leads by Example on Human Rights”
The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC), in conjunction with the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) and Amnesty International USA announced the new Defending Freedoms Project on Capitol Hill today.
December 6, 2012
Press Release
10th Global Letter-Writing Marathon Begins December 5th
Between December 5th and 16th, Amnesty International will host its 10th global letter writing marathon, inviting human rights supporters to write, Tweet and blog in support of victims of human rights abuses worldwide.
December 5, 2012
Report
The National Security Law: Curtailing Freedom of Expression and Association in the Name of Security in the Republic of Korea
Since 2008, the South Korean authorities have increasingly used vaguely worded clauses of the NSL to arbitrarily target people or organizations perceived to oppose government policies.
November 28, 2012
Press Release
Russia Must Reverse Recent Legislation Putting Human Rights Activists and Political Opponents at Risk
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to sign into law a new bill on high treason after Russia’s Parliament approved it on Wednesday, October 31.
November 2, 2012
Press Release
Abduction of Russian Opposition Member Highlights Crackdown on Freedom of Expression in the Country and Must be Investigated
Claims a Russian opposition member of parliament's assistant was abducted in Ukraine and forced to return to Russia where he has alleged he was tortured or otherwise ill-treated must be investigated, Amnesty International said in a letter to the Russian Federation Prosecutor General.
October 24, 2012
Press Release
Progress on Human Rights Being Rolled Back in Tunisia, Says New Briefing
In the months following Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s departure, the caretaker government of Tunisia made important progress on the road to reform. However, the new government has failed to maintain these initiatives, and a number of setbacks now cast a shadow on Tunisia’s genuine commitment to human rights.
October 22, 2012
Press Release
‘Cybercrime’ Law in the Philippines Rolls Back Protection for Free Speech
A new ‘cybercrime’ law in the Philippines poses serious risks to freedom of expression and must be reviewed, Amnesty International said.
October 5, 2012