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Amnesty International Welcomes Charges Brought in Trayvon Martin Case
Amnesty International welcomes the Florida State Attorney’s decision to press charges in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, saying a criminal investigation is the only way to guarantee that justice…
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Mumbai’s Urban Slums: Ground Zero for Human Dignity
The slums of Mumbai are a ground zero for human dignity, where basic needs are not met and human rights are routinely crushed by poverty and the pace of urbanization.
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London Olympics Further Tainted by Dow Chemical
Dow Chemical’s controversial London Olympic sponsorship has gone from bad to worse in recent weeks.
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Eric Holder Unveils 'The Cake Doctrine'
Eric Holder's counterterrorism policy opens up a Pandora's Box. Will repressive states use the logic to hunt down the opposition, critical journalists and activists in the name of 'national security'?
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Repressive Regimes Rejoice, Twitter to Censor Content
Business decisions in the digital world have human rights implications. What will Twitter's decision to censor content mean for activists around the world?
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Migrants Making Dangerous Journey Through Mexico ‘Desperately Need Socks,’ says Amnesty International
A thought-provoking new campaign by Amnesty International highlights the plight of thousands of Central American migrants travelling across the region every year by calling for donations of a particular, humble…
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Women, War and Peace: An Interview with Pamela Hogan
Pamela Hogan's new PBS series, Women, War & Peace, challenges the thought that war and peace are men’s domain.
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World Habitat Day: Stopping Forced Evictions Worldwide
On World Habitat Day, Amnesty International is calling on governments to live up to their commitments to stop and prevent forced evictions.
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Act Now or Gitmo Never Ends
Prevent Guantanamo becoming a permanent stain on the reputation of the United States.
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What the Fourth of July Is All About
The Obama administration's new National Strategy for Counterterrorism, although a welcome step forward, needs to correspond with their actions.
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"Why is the World Silent?" Syrian Refugees Speak
Amnesty International's Syria researcher reports from the Turkish-Syria border. Thousands of Syrians have fled into Turkey in recent weeks because of ongoing violence in their country.
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Hollywood Luminaries Deliver Petition to the Iran Mission
Contact: Suzanne Trimel, 212-633-4150, [email protected] Academy Award Winner Paul Haggis, Actress Nazanin Boniadi, Film Producer Trudie Styler and Former Imprisoned Journalist Maziar Bahari Join Amnesty International June 8 to…