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No One's Above the Law
Holding politicians from powerful nations to the same standard to which they themselves hold the leaders of less powerful nations is not a “left-wing” position – it is a just…
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Beheading for “Sorcery” in Saudi Arabia Shocking, says Amnesty International
The beheading of a woman convicted of "witchcraft and sorcery" is deeply shocking and highlights the urgent need for a halt in executions in Saudi Arabia, Amnesty International said today.
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3 Things You Can Do To Stop Indefinite Detention & Close Guantanamo
Congress is poised to force through the NDAA, a disastrous bill that would legalize indefinite detention, keep Guantanamo open and hinder fair trials. Here are 3 things you can do…
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Violence Against Women in Post-Conflict
Women must be protected from violence in war but their contributions to peace and democracy is integral to bringing about lasting change.
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Write for Love in Zimbabwe
For years, government officials in Zimbabwe have arbitrarily arrested critics of the President. Jenni Williams and Magodonga Mahlang of Women of Zimbabwe Arise have been repeatedly targeted.
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Five Empty Chairs
Unlike this year’s winners, five past recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize have been unable to attend the award ceremony due to persecution.
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Death Penalty Abolition: Five States That Could Be Next
Five states could abolish the death penalty in 2012. But almost every state has an abolition effort that supporters can join.
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Over 250,000 Call on Belarus to End Executions, Says Amnesty International
Contact: Sharon Singh, [email protected], 202-509-8194 (Washington, D.C.) -- Amnesty International and Belarusian human rights organizations Viasna and Belarus Helsinki Committee were today turned away from delivering a global petition to…
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Amnesty International Celebrates Human Rights Day With Streaming Premiere of Chimes of Freedom
In honor of Human Rights Day on Saturday, December 10, Amnesty International will premiere Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International on Facebook…
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Attack on Afghan Minority Group Leaves Over 60 Dead
Suicide bombers struck Shiite (mostly Hazara) pilgrims on December 6, killing over 60 people in Kabul, Kandahar and Mazar-i-Sharif during holy holiday of Ashura.
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US Repeatedly Shipped Arms to Egyptian Security Forces Despite Lethal Crackdown
Data obtained by Amnesty International shows that the US has repeatedly transferred ammunition to Egypt despite security forces' violent crackdown on protesters.
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Clinton to United Nations: "Gay Rights Are Human Rights"
The fight for LGBT human rights took not one but two critical steps forward with key actions by the Obama administration.