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U.S.: Help Center Human Rights, including Women’s Rights, in Discussions and Decisions About Afghanistan
Afghan women have long been at the forefront of the fight for human rights, facing severe restrictions impacting every aspect of their lives under Taliban rule.
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Abortion Rights in the USA: An Interview with Tarah Demant, AIUSA’s Director of Programs
AIUSA’s Director of Programs Tarah Demant talks about the impact of abortion bans and why the hope and resilience of activists across the country spurs her on.
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Renewing Our Commitment to Justice and Equality on Juneteenth
Amnesty International USA stands in solidarity with Black Americans on Juneteenth in the ongoing struggle for justice and equality.
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Update from Amnesty Fieldworker in Gaza
Our Amnesty International fieldworker in Gaza provides an update while continuing to gather evidence of human rights violations and war crimes
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President Biden: Enough of the Silence on Sudan
President Biden has been nearly silent on Sudan for over a year of armed conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces
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Thailand: U.S. Needs to End Muted Approach to Thai Officials’ Abusive Application of Draconian Law
Thai and international human rights groups have called for the Thai government to reform or repeal lèse-majesté.
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For the U.S., Honoring Tiananmen Should Include Upholding Students’ Rights at Home
June 4 marked the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests and massacre.
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Centering Human Rights in U.S.-Taiwan Relations
The purported “values-based diplomacy” of the U.S.-Taiwan relationship must move beyond rhetoric about democratic resilience.
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TJ Riggs: “It’s difficult to watch Alabama continue to kill people and to do it so mercilessly and so often”
TJ Riggs is Amnesty International’s Death Penalty Abolition Coordinator for Alabama. He talks about fighting on behalf of those on death row.
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Voices Amidst Conflict: Protecting Journalists on World Press Freedom Day
In recognition of World Press Freedom Day, Amnesty International USA’s Country and Thematic Specialists are championing the role of journalists in upholding human rights worldwide.
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Educate, Motivate and Advocate: Amnesty International USA Holds Annual General Meeting
Amnesty International USA hosted its 2024 Annual General Meeting, providing activists ways to connect, recharge and reflect on our human rights work.
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