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Amnesty International USA Supports Legislation that Ensures U.S. Support and Protections for Human Rights Defenders Around the World
The Human Rights Defenders Protection Act of 2024 is a critical piece of legislation that will help strengthen and improve the U.S. government’s ability to support human rights defenders around…
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Myanmar: New Data Suggests Military Still Importing Fuel for Deadly Air Strikes Despite Sanctions
The best way to stop the Myanmar military from carrying out lethal air strikes is to stop all jet fuel imports into the country.
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Israel/OPT: States Must Reverse Cruel Decision to Withdraw UNRWA Funding
Suspending funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency will deal a devastating blow to more than two million refugees in the occupied Gaza Strip for whom the organization serves…
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Israel Must Comply with Key ICJ Ruling Ordering it Do All in its Power to Prevent Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza
Today’s decision by the International Court of Justice is an important step that could help protect the Palestinian people in the occupied Gaza Strip from further suffering and irreparable harm.
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Amnesty International USA Condemns Alabama’s Execution of Kenneth Smith, Calls for Moratorium on Use of the Death Penalty as First Critical Step
The death penalty is the ultimate cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment and accounts of Kenneth Smith’s last moments simply show that there is no humane way to take someone’s life.
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United States: Lives Devastated and Human Rights Sacrificed by Fossil Fuel-related Pollution from Petrochemicals Plants in Texas and Louisiana
People living close to the Houston Ship Channel are breathing toxic substances, linked to a wide range of illnesses, emitted by facilities that flout regulations and release pollutants into the…
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Sri Lanka: Online Safety Act Major Blow to Freedom of Expression
Amnesty International states that the passing of the Online Safety Act is a major blow to human rights in Sri Lanka.
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Amnesty International USA: Cruel Planned Execution of Kenneth Smith by State of Alabama Must Be StoppedÂ
Amnesty International USA urges Alabama Governor Kay Ivey to use her clemency power to stop the execution of Kenneth Smith before it’s too late.Â
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Secretary Blinken Urged to Center Human Rights on Nigeria Trip
Secretary Blinken’s trip to Nigeria will only be successful if human rights are front and center.
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Amnesty International USA Urges Senators to Pass Resolution 504
Amnesty International USA urges Senators to vote in favor of Senate Res.504 introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders under Section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act.
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