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We free people from prison who are being held unjustly because of who they are or what they believe. We change laws to protect millions of people’s human rights. We transform societies to be more fair, free, and just.
Featured Victory
Marilin* (31) and Yunior* (11), have been released! Before the family’s release this week, Marilin faced an anniversary no parent would want: one year of lockup with her child simply for seeking safety here in the United States.
Marilin and Yunior were featured in our family detention campaign surge – several weeks of sustained actions, from grassroots activism to billboards, to drive attention to the dozens of families who are invisible behind detention walls in Pennsylvania and Texas. We want them and the government to know they’re not forgotten, and that we are working to free them all.Â
Thank you all for your continuing support and activism on these case campaigns. Our collective action shines a bright light on these families and the unlawful detention of them and so many more people detained in immigration facilities, and helps push the needle for their release.
Browse Victories
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UN to monitor human rights situation in Iran
The decision comes amid concern at mass human rights violations committed during an ongoing crackdown on dissent and an increased use of the death penalty.
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Nigerian president signs landmark human rights bill
A key human rights bill passed by Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan can help tackle abuses in the country.
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Jammu and Kashmir releases 14-year-old boy held without charge
Faizan Rafiq Hakeem was detained for over a month under the controversial Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA).
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Indian human rights activist Binayak Sen to be released on bail
The doctor has spent 100 days in prison as part of a politically motivated life sentence on sedition and conspiracy charges.
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Aung San Suu Kyi is Finally Free!
On November 13, 2010 Myanmar’s pro-democracy leader, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, was freed from house arrest.
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Landmark enforced disappearances convention to enter into force
The treaty will enter into force on 23 December, after Iraq became the 20th country to ratify it.
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Dr Nguyen Dan Que Released!
Dr Nguyen Dan Que, a medical doctor, was released after 20 years’ imprisonment.
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Rebiya Kadeer — Special Focus Case
Amnesty International is happy to report that Rebiya Kadeer was released from prison on March 17.
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Rehab Abdel Bagi Mohamed Ali
Amnesty International has learned that Rehab Abdel Bagi Mohamed Ali, aged 30, was released from prison in Sudan.
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Letters bring release and happiness to Congolese prisoner of conscience
N’sii Luanda Shandwe was released January 26, 2003, having spent nine months in prison.
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Sanar Yurdatapan
Sanar Yurdatapan had been arrested and held incommunicado for a time in Metris Prison in Istanbul.
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Grigory Pasko
Charges have been dropped against Grigory Pasko, military reporter for Boyevaya Vakhta.