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2020 Human Rights Action Lab
aPPLY FOR THE 2020 HUMAN RIGHTS ACTION LAB Action Lab is a day-long workshop designed for AIUSA activists who are enthusiastic about growing their organizing and campaigning skills. Participants will…
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Final 2020 Congressional Funding Bills Fall Far Short of Making Human Rights a Priority
Responding to the final funding bills for Fiscal Year 2020, Amnesty International USA urges that the U.S. government must step up its contribution to global efforts to protect human rights.…
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Lebanon Must Investigate Alarming Use of Force on Largely Peaceful Protests
The authorities in Lebanon must launch a thorough, independent and effective investigation into last Saturday’s violent crackdown on largely peaceful protesters – the most aggressive since nationwide anti-government demonstrations began…
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Statement on the Impact of US Counter terrorism Efforts in Africa on Human Rights before House Oversight and Reform National Security Subcommittee Dec. 17 2019
The Impact of US Counter terrorism Efforts in Africa on Human Rights Statement from Adotei Akwei Amnesty International USA for the National Security Subcommittee of the House Committee on Oversight…
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Congress Appropriations for Gun Violence Research Step In The Right Direction, But More Must Be Done
Responding to the first time in more than 20 years that Congress has appropriated money for gun violence research, Ernest Coverson, the End Gun Violence campaign manager at Amnesty International…
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Iraq Must End ‘Campaign of Terror’ Targeting Protestors
The Iraqi authorities must step up to their responsibilities and take immediate and effective action to put an end to a growing lethal campaign of harassment, intimidation, abductions and deliberate…
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Jersey City Gun Violence Demonstrates How Guns Exacerbate Hate
In response to reports that the shooter in yesterday’s Jersey City, New Jersey shooting that left six people dead, had published anti-Semitic posts online and targeted a Kosher deli in…
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Human Rights on Capitol Hill Newsletter December Edition (12/10/2019)
To view PDF click here: Human Rights on Capitol Hill - December 10, 2019 Human Rights on Capitol Hill   published by Amnesty International USA  December 10, 2019   In this edition…
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Supreme Court NRA Case Highlights Necessity of More Regulations, Not Less
Ahead of hearings before the Supreme Court of the United States on the case of New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc et al. v. City of New York, challenging ​a…
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Human Rights on Capitol Hill Newsletter – November Edition
To view the PDF version click here: Human Rights on Capitol Hill November 2019 Human Rights on Capitol Hill   published by Amnesty International USA   November 20, 2019   In this edition of…
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Statement for the Record on the November 2019 Hearing “What’s Next For Lebanon? Examining the Implications of Current Protests”
November 19, 2019 Rep. Theodore Deutch, Chairman Rep. Joe Wilson, Ranking Member House Foreign Affairs Committee 2170 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Re:Â November 19, 2019…
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Another Weekend of Shootings Shines A Glaring Light on Inaction By Congress, Mitch McConnell
Responding to shootings this weekend in the United States, in Pleasantville, New Jersey and Paradise Hills, San Diego, Amnesty International USA’s End Gun Violence campaign manager, Ernest Coverson said: “On…
