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Amnesty International highlights human rights priorities in the Americas for state responses to COVID-19
Amnesty International has published recommendations today for states in the Americas to ensure that their responses to COVID-19 are in line with their international human rights obligations, as well as flagging a…
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Press Release
Media advisory: AIUSA to Provide Workshops on Aspects of COVID-19 and Human Rights
As COVID-19 has reached pandemic levels around the world, Amnesty International USA is piloting workshops to media on the aspects of COVID-19 and human rights. While the focus has rightfully…
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Urgent Action
Urgent Action: Pro-Democracy Activists Detained (Guinea: UA 29.20)
Guinean pro-democracy activists Sékou Koundono and Ibrahima Diallo were released on 13 March, but they still face charges, and both remain under judicial supervision. Amnesty International believes the charges against…
Update
Extension of Public Comments Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
March 19, 2020 Russell T. Vought Acting Director U.S. Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20503 Re: Extension of Public Comments Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Dear…
Press Release
U.S. Border Closure is Cruel, Short-sighted, and Opportunistic
Responding to the United States announcement that the country will imminently close its border with Mexico and Canada, Charanya Krishnaswami, the Advocacy Director for the Americas at Amnesty International USA,…
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Update
Amnesty International USA and Partner Organizations on Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis While Protecting Asylum-Seekers
For PDF version, click here. Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis While Protecting Asylum Seekers (Updated March 25, 2020) Amnesty International USA, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières USA, Human Rights First,…
Press Release
Pompeo’s Remarks on the International Criminal Court Are Callous and Punitive
Responding to the United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s remarks during a news conference at the State Department, Amnesty International USA’s advocacy director, Daniel Balson, said: “Threats against family…
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Press Release
Trump Administration Using Coronavirus Pandemic to Justify Discriminatory Ban on Asylum-Seekers at Southern Border
Following reports that the Trump administration intends to issue a new rule that would allow U.S. agents to turn back all asylum-seekers entering from Mexico in light of the coronavirus…
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Report
Amnesty International USA Asks States, President Trump to Prioritize Human Rights in their Responses to COVID-19, Particularly in Regards to Marginalized Populations
This week, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) released a briefing paper detailing preliminary observations of states’ responses to the COVID-19 outbreak in the context of their human rights obligations. The World…
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Distant But Together: Responding to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting all of us around the world. It’s an unsettling time filled with concerns, challenges, and anxieties. As a global organization, Amnesty International knows this pandemic…
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Update
Vote Recommendation on NO BAN Act and Access to Counsel Act (3-11-2020)
To view PDF version click here: No Ban Act House Vote Rec 11MARCH2020 March 11, 2020 RE: Vote Recommendation on NO BAN Act and Access to Counsel Act Dear…
Press Release
State Department’s Human Rights Report Highlights Trump Administration’s Anti-Human Rights Policies
In response to the U.S. State Department releasing its third human rights report compiled under the Trump administration, Joanne Lin, national director of advocacy and governmental relations at Amnesty International…
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