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Crimea: A Culture of Fear, Made in Russia
The warning signs are clear. In Crimea, the crackdown is coming.
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Justice for Ali Ismail Korkmaz: Two Quick Ways to Take Action
This trial is an important one: a rare case which challenges the culture of impunity in which Turkish authorities typically work. Let's make our voices heard.
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What is Behind the Latest Unrest in Turkey?
In Turkey, taking to the streets as a peaceful demonstrator, or as a bystander, can cost you your life at the hands of the police.
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How You Can Fight for Women & Girls Forced to Marry Their Rapists in Mozambique
Mozambique is considering revisions to its criminal code that will allow accused rapists to escape punishment if they marry the sexual assault survivor.
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Amnesty International Report Shows Israeli Army and Police Use Excessive Force in West Bank
Amnesty International released a report today that shows Israeli forces have displayed a callous disregard for human life by killing dozens of Palestinian civilians, including children, in the occupied West…
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On the Ground in Kiev: An Eyewitness Account of the Ukrainian Protests
One of the opposition leaders was injured with a rubber bullet, while speaking on the main stage. Whoever was shooting, was aiming at his face.
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On the Desk of President Karzai: A New Discriminatory Law Against Afghan Women
If President Karzai approves the new law, responding to violence against women will become even more challenging.
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This Friday, Rise for Justice!
Violence against women is one of the world's most pervasive violations of human rights. This Friday, join One Billion Rising to call for the elimination of violence against women and…
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5 Years: Time For Obama to Keep His Promise
In the Alice in Wonderland world of Guantanamo, "prompt" can mean years of delay, and a judicial ruling of unlawful detention may not mean immediate release.
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USA Must Close Guantánamo and End Human Rights Hypocrisy
The continued operation of the U.S. detention camp at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, is a prime example of the USA’s double standard on human rights.
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U.S. Must Reject Legal Threat to Lifesaving Conflict Minerals Rule
U.S. corporate interests must not be allowed to invalidate the Conflict Minerals Rule, which requires companies to investigate and disclose whether their products contain certain minerals that help fund armed…
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Cambodia Must Investigate Protest Killings by Security Forces
Cambodian authorities must hold security forces to account for today’s killing of at least four people at a protest by garment workers that turned violent in Phnom Penh.