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What the Signing of the Violence Against Women Act Means to Me
I was 5 years old when the U.S. Supreme Court decided Oliphant v. Suquamish in 1978. The decision stripped tribal governments of criminal jurisdiction over non-Indian and has left Native…
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Why the Iranian Government Should Listen to the King Who Died 3,000 Years Ago
Instead of honoring their ancient and noble traditions, the Iranian authorities are intensifying the pernicious and widespread persecution of Iran’s religious minorities.
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Ten Years Later, Iraq Enmeshed in Cycle of Human Rights Abuses
Ten years after the U.S.-led invasion that toppled the brutal regime of Saddam Hussein, Iraq remains enmeshed in a grim cycle of human rights abuses, including attacks on civilians, torture…
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It’s Your Body: Know Your Rights!
Because of discrimination, violence against women, less access to education, and an intersection of additional human right abuses, women and girls are disproportionately affected when sexual and reproductive rights are…
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Come One, Come All to Amnesty’s AGM
From taking action in support of the Arms Trade Treaty to learning how you can effectively campaign to stop human rights abuses, you will be Using Your Power alongside fellow…
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Media Roundtable to Discuss New North Korea Satellite Imagery
Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) will hold a media roundtable to discuss new satellite imagery emerging from North Korea on Friday, March 8, 2013.
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What Needs to Happen Next on Drones?
What should happen next to make sure that no person—US citizen or anyone else—is killed outside the bounds of law with a drone or other weapons.
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Amnesty International Visits Vietnam – First Since 1970s
A representative from Amnesty International has visited Vietnam to open up channels for dialogue with the government on the human rights situation in the country.
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New Images Show Blurring of Prison Camps and Villages in North Korea
Amnesty International has released new satellite images and reiterated its call for U.N. Member States to establish an independent Commission of Inquiry into grave, systematic and widespread human rights violations…
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“Positive” Vote by Maryland Senate to Abolish the Death Penalty
Amnesty International said today the 27-20 vote to repeal the death penalty by the Maryland Senate is “a positive development for human rights,” but asserted the bill will be “incomplete”…
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Drone Transparency Not Enough; Obama Must Follow the Law
Zeke Johnson, director of Amnesty International USA’s Security with Human Rights campaign, issued the following in response to Attorney General Eric Holder’s appearance today in front of the U.S. Senate…
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Maryland Senate Endorses Death Penalty Abolition
Maryland's Senate passes the death penalty repeal bill. The stage now moves to the House, where the fight continues to fund victims' families as a priority.