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Workers Have A Right To Organize
Amnesty International USA is concerned by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s proposal to limit collective bargaining for most public employees to wages. Under international law, all workers have a right to…
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Fate of Dr. Binayak Sen Will Show Real India
On Wednesday, the high court in this central Indian state of Chhattisgarh will resume hearing on the appeal filed by the acclaimed Indian human rights activist Dr. Binayak Sen. Dr.…
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Egyptian Protests Day 3: Next Steps
Amid the third day of protests in Egypt, casualties and detentions are increasing: Today the brunt seems to be in the Suez region where Twitter reports indicate live ammo is…
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President Obama and China's Human Rights: Real Change or Rehashed Rhetoric?
President Obama spoke out publicly about human rights during Chinese President Hu Jintao's US visit this week. However, he needs to convert his rhetoric into policies that can bring about…
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Good News: Qusay Case Resolved in Iraq
I'm happy to share good news today: Qusay 'Abdel-Razaq Zabib, a former police officer detained without charge in Iraq for over two years, has been released. His case was detailed…
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Hollywood Greats Join Amnesty to Express Outrage Over Panahi Sentence
One week after the astonishing news that Iranian cinematic giant Jafar Panahi had been handed a harsh prison sentence and an unprecedented twenty-year total ban on his artistic activities, Mr.…
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Caterpillar Inc's Role in Human Rights Violations in the Occupied Palestinian Territories
A coalition of student groups from the Arizona university system invited me recently to talk to the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) about Caterpillar, Inc’s role in violations of international…
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Freedom to Believe
We want to share this powerful message former prisoner of conscience Bu Dongwei shared with Amnesty members earlier today. Dear Amnesty Supporter, Are you celebrating a holiday this December? Gathering…
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Distinguished Iranian Film Director Jafar Panahi Receives Preposterous Sentence
Jafar Panahi is one of the most acclaimed film directors in the world. Admirers like myself were horrified and astonished at the news, announced yesterday, that Jafar Panahi had been…
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Liu Xiaobo: Living in Truth and Paying the Price
The Nobel Committee's decision to award this year's Peace Prize to Liu Xiaobo is undoubtedly a tribute to the memory of the 1989 pro-democracy movement that the Chinese government has…
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Sexual Violence Against Girls in Nicaragua Widespread
A new report released by Amnesty International shows the widespread sexual violence against girls in Nicaragua. More than two thirds of all rapes reported between 1998 and 2008 were committed…