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Russia/Ukraine: A Decade of Suppressing Non-Russian Identities in Occupied Crimea 

Russia must end its practices of suppression and eradication of non-Russian identities in the territories it occupies and stop its violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.

March 18, 2024

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Gaza: Airdrops and Sea Routes Are No Alternative to Aid Delivery by Land

25 NGOs call on governments to prioritize ceasefire and ground-based humanitarian aid as deaths from malnutrition and disease rise.

March 13, 2024

Amnistía Internacional México

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Mexico: Killings of Journalists Under State Protection Show Urgent Need to Strengthen Federal Mechanism

New report analyzes the federal Mechanism created in 2012 to protect rights defenders and journalists in the country at extreme risk of threats and attacks due to their work.

March 6, 2024

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Iran: Draconian Campaign to Enforce Compulsory Veiling Laws Through Surveillance and Mass Car Confiscations

Iranian authorities are waging a large-scale campaign to enforce repressive compulsory veiling laws through widespread surveillance of women and girls in public spaces and mass police checks targeting women drivers.

March 6, 2024

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Russia/Ukraine: ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Top Russian Commanders for Alleged War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity    

By issuing these arrest warrants, the ICC has demonstrated that it will pursue cases to the top of the chain of command.

March 5, 2024

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France: Enshrining Abortion in the Constitution “a Bulwark Against Anti-Rights Movements” 

The United States should take notice: Protecting the human right to abortion can, and must be done.

March 4, 2024

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Hong Kong: Transgender Activist Must Not Be Deported to Mainland China  

Time is of the essence to prevent Lai Ke from being unlawfully deported to mainland China, where she would be at grave risk of serious human rights violations.

March 1, 2024

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US: Spyware Ruling a Welcome Step Towards Accountability for Those Targeted with NSO Spyware

This court order sends a clear signal to the surveillance industry that it cannot continue to enable spyware abuse with impunity.

March 1, 2024

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Ghana: President Nana Akufo-Addo Must Not Sign Deeply Discriminatory Anti-LGBT Law

The bill is one of the most draconian in Africa and seeks to further criminalize LGBT people as well as to punish anyone who supports or advocates for LGBT people.

February 29, 2024

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Amnesty International Challenges President Biden to Abandon Cruel Anti-Immigrant Proposals 

President Biden needs to find the political courage to rise above the growing tide of xenophobia and return to his promise to push for common-sense solutions that center safety and human rights.

February 28, 2024

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France: Senate Vote on Recognizing Abortion in the Constitution Will Be “Decisive Step”

This is an historic opportunity for France to stand up for women, girls and people who may be pregnant, and a source of hope for those who are defending the right to abortion around the world.

February 28, 2024

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Russia: Orleg Orlov, Imprisoned Following Appeal Against Sham Trial, Must Be Released

Orleg Orlov is a prisoner of conscience. He must be immediately and unconditionally released and all of his criminal convictions should be quashed.

February 27, 2024