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How Obama Failed in Saudi Arabia
Even by the standard of low expectations set for a trip described as fencing-mending, President Obama's public silence on Saudi Arabian human rights spoke loudly today.
Press Release
Human Rights “Missing in Action” During President Obama’s Saudi Arabia Visit
In response to reports that President Barack Obama did not raise the issue of Saudi Arabia's human rights record when he met with officials in the Gulf Kingdom today, Sunjeev…
Press Release
Death Penalty 2013: Small Number of Countries Trigger Global Spike in Executions
Alarming levels of executions in an isolated group of countries in 2013 saw close to 100 more people put to death around the world compared to the previous year, a…
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Read the Letter: What We Want President Obama to Do in Saudi Arabia
As an ally of the United States, Saudi Arabia has been spared the blunt criticisms U.S. officials make of other governments that commit serious human rights violations.
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The Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Amnesty’s Death Penalty Report
Although 2013 saw more executions than in previous years and several countries resuming executions, there was also progress towards abolition in all regions of the world.
Press Release
Saudi Arabia: Plans to Defy Ban on Women Drivers this Saturday
A grassroots campaign will call for an end to the driving ban for women in Saudi Arabia on Saturday March 29.
Report
Death Sentences and Executions 2013
Despite the setbacks in 2013, there has been a steady decline in the number of countries using the death penalty over the last 20 years, and there was progress in…
Update
ACT NOW: Three Quick Ways You Can Demand Human Rights in Saudi Arabia
Over 50 Members of Congress have signed a bipartisan letter calling on President Obama to stand up for human rights when he goes to Saudi Arabia on Friday.
Press Release
Amnesty International Calls on President Obama to Bring a Female Secret Service Driver to Saudi Arabia
Ahead of his visit to Saudi Arabia on Friday, Amnesty International is calling on President Obama to take a stand for human rights by having a woman Secret Service driver…
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5 Reasons President Obama Should Speak Out For Women’s Rights in Saudi Arabia
President Barack Obama has an opportunity this month to lead from behind on women's rights in Saudi Arabia - behind, that is, a woman driver.
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4 Things We Want to Hear During Obama’s State of the Union Address Tonight
When President Obama addresses Congress tonight, he must give more than just lip service to human rights. We’ll be watching and listening to what he will propose on these four…
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Good News on Guantánamo!
There has been significant progress in the past few days toward closing the detention facility and ensuring justice and security.