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Philippines: Vindication For Leila de Lima As Last Bogus Charge Dismissed
This is full freedom and vindication, finally, for human rights defender Leila de Lima, after her nearly seven years of arbitrary detention, as well as relentless political persecution.
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DRC: President Tshisekedi Must Use Second Term to Tackle Human Rights Crisis
The DRC’s President Felix Tshisekedi must use his second and final term in office to address the human rights crisis engulfing the country.
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Amnesty International Launches New Campaign on Abortion Rights
Amnesty’s abortion rights campaign provides a platform to help people everywhere clearly and publicly express support for abortion rights in whatever way works best for them.
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Two Years Post-Roe, U.S. Continues Backsliding on Abortion, Depriving Millions of Human Rights
Abortion is a human right and a vital part of health care. All pregnant people, no matter who they are or where they live, must have the freedom to make…
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Americas: On World Refugee Day, States Must Prioritize the Human Rights of Those Seeking protection in the Americas
Now is the time for states in the Americas to rise to the occasion and commit to protecting the most marginalized population groups in the region.
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Amnesty International USA Reaction to Executive Action on Dreamers and Mixed-Status Families
No one should have to live with the fear that their lives and the lives of their family and community could be upended at any time.
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Thailand: Passing of Marriage Equality Bill a Triumphant Moment for LGBTI Rights
While there is no doubt that the legalization of marriage for LGBTI couples is a key milestone for Thailand, much more must be done to guarantee full protection of LGBTI…
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Global: Gender Apartheid Must Be Recognized as a Crime Under International Law
We are calling for the recognition of gender apartheid under international law to fill a major gap in our global legal framework. No one should ever be permitted to violate,…
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Egypt: Release Protesters and Activists Detained Over Palestine Solidarity
The Egyptian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release all those arbitrarily detained solely for independent activism in solidarity with Palestine or criticism of the Egyptian government’s closure of the Rafah…
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Kyrgyzstan: Acquittal in “Kempir-Abad Case” Is a Victory for Justice and Human Rights
We join with Kyrgyzstani civil society, particularly women human rights defenders who have worked hard on the case, to applaud this just verdict.
