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In a “Borderless World,” New Amnesty International USA Leader Looks to Empower A New Generation to Act to Defend Rights Everywhere
Taking the helm of Amnesty International USA, Steven W. Hawkins said today he wants to harness the commitment and passion…
September 25, 2013
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On Two-Year Anniversary of Troy Davis Execution, the Fight to Abolish the Death Penalty Continues
Amnesty International mobilized hundreds of thousands of people globally to stop this execution but Georgia executed Davis, despite major inconsistencies…
September 20, 2013
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Release of Rights Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh and Other Political Activists Must be First Step to Freedom for All Iranian Prisoners of Conscience
Amnesty International welcomes the release of prominent Iranian human rights lawyer, Nasrin Sotoudeh, and at least 11 political activists.
September 18, 2013
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Amnesty International Urges EU to Combat Homophobic Violence in New Report
The European Union and its member-states are failing to tackle homophobic and transphobic hate crimes and to protect all individuals…
September 17, 2013
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Amnesty International USA Calls for Expanded Efforts to Address Humanitarian Crisis in Syria
In response to President Obama’s remarks on the conflict in Syria this evening, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) is calling for…
September 11, 2013
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Amnesty International USA Welcomes Proposed Steps to Remove Chemical Weapons in Syria, Urges International Action to Address Needs of Millions of Civilians
As diplomats explored alternatives to a U.S. military strike on Syria in response to its use of banned chemical weapons,…
September 10, 2013
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G-20 World Leaders Must Not Squander Chance to Save Lives in Syria
Easing the suffering of millions of civilians affected by Syria’s ongoing armed conflict must be a top priority for world…
September 5, 2013
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Congress and Administration Must Address Syrian Refugee Crisis and International Accountability for War Crimes
Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) deputy executive director, issued the following statement as Congress debates authorization for the use…
September 5, 2013
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Fiji’s New Constitution Fails to Protect Fundamental Human Rights
Fiji’s proposed new constitution falls far short of international standards of human rights law and is another step backwards in…
September 4, 2013
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G-20 Leaders Must Reject Russia’s Homophobic Law
World leaders gathering in St. Petersburg this week must condemn Russia’s draconian homophobic law and do all in their power…
September 4, 2013
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Amnesty International Responds to the Transfer of Two Men from Guantanamo to Algeria
In response to the news that two detainees had been transferred from U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to Algeria, the…
August 29, 2013
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International Community Has Failed to Address Crimes Committed in Syrian Conflict
Using chemical weapons against civilians is never acceptable. Sadly, this is only the latest reprehensible crime in a conflict that…
August 29, 2013