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Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Legislature Must Pass Common Sense Gun Laws
Following the February 13 mass shooting on the campus of Michigan State University, Amnesty International USA’s Program Director for Ending Gun Violence, Ernest Coverson, issued the following statement.
Urgent Action
Urgent Action: FORCEFULLY RETURNED CRITIC HELD INCOMMUNICADO (South Sudan: UA 17.23)
On 4 February, Morris Mabior Awikjok Bak, a South Sudanese critic, was reportedly arbitrarily arrested, allegedly by armed Kenyan security forces and a South Sudanese man in civilian dress in…
Press Release
Hateful and Abusive Speech Towards LGBTQ+ Community Surging on Twitter Under Elon Musk
Twitter is failing to protect LGBTQ+ organizations and individuals that advocate for members of the LGBTQ+ community from online violence and abuse, according to a new survey from Amnesty International…
Urgent Action
Urgent Action: EXECUTION SET AFTER 32 YEARS ON DEATH ROW (USA: UA 16.23)
The State of Florida is scheduled to execute Donald Dillbeck on 23 February 2023. Now aged 60, he was sentenced to death in 1991 after only eight jurors voted for…
Urgent Action
Urgent Action Update: 14 PEOPLE SENTENCED TO DEATH IN RELATION TO PROTESTS (Iran: UA 103.22)
At least 14 individuals are at grave risk of execution in Iran in connection with the nationwide protests, including for acts not involving “intentional killing”, in violation of Iran’s obligations…
Urgent Action
Urgent Action: JOURNALIST’S CONVICTION MUST BE OVERTURNED (Burundi: UA 13.23)
On 2 January, the High Court of Mukaza in Bujumbura, Burundi, sentenced journalist Floriane Irangabiye to 10 years in prison and a fine of one million Burundian francs (USD 482).…
Press Release
After 46 Years of Imprisonment, It’s Time to Free Leonard Peltier
Marking the 6 February Global Day of Solidarity with Native American activist Leonard Peltier, Amnesty International reiterates its call on President Biden to immediately grant Mr. Peltier clemency.
Press Release
Israel/Opt: Palestinian Lives In Peril As Israel Reinforces Apartheid
Israeli authorities must dismantle the system of apartheid which is causing so much suffering and bloodshed, Amnesty International said today. Since the organization launched a major campaign against apartheid one…
Urgent Action
Urgent Action: MAN AT RISK OF FORCIBLE RETURN AND TORTURE (Morocco: UA 12.23)
On 14 January 2023, Moroccan security officers detained Saudi citizen Hassan Al Rabea at Marrakesh airport at the request of Saudi Arabia who has charged him with terrorism- related crimes.…
Event
FREEDOM FOR LEONARD PELTIER RALLY & VIGIL IN SAN FRANCISCO
On February 6th, 2023 Leonard Peltier enters into his 48th year of incarceration. In cities and towns across the US and in many countries worldwide, human rights defenders are joining…
Urgent Action
Urgent Action: HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER SENTENCED IN ABSENTIA (Morocco: UA 10.23)
On 21 November 2022, security agents arrested and imprisoned prominent human rights lawyer Mohamed Ziane, around one hour after the Rabat court of appeal confirmed his sentencing of three years…
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Virtual Presentation: Abortion Rights and Options For Texans
Please join us for the monthly virtual meeting of Amnesty International Local Group 1017, Bay Area (Houston) on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 6:15 PM (Central). This meeting is brought…
