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Growing Restrictions, Tough Conditions: The Plight of Those Fleeing Syria To Jordan
Almost one third of Syria's population have fled their homes. More than 2 million are refugees living outside Syria – mostly in Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Iraq and Egypt – and…
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Why the Narrative You’ve Heard About Syria is Wrong
The common narrative about Syria has focused on the limits to what the international community can do to bring an end to human rights abuses. That narrative is wrong.
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Amnesty International USA to Deliver Keynote at Event Honoring Excellence in Combatting the Effects of Torture
Amnesty International USA will deliver the keynote address at a special event honoring Dr. Naasson Munyandamutsa of Rwanda for his work to aid survivors of torture.
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Loud and Clear: Women’s Rights, In Action!
Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, the General Secretary of the World YWCA, reflects on what it takes for women to claim their own human rights and participate in their homes, communities and governments.
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Participation Rights Are Women’s Rights!
When women participate, things change! Join 50 Days of Action for Women and Girls: speak up and protect human rights.
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Annual Report: Uganda 2013
REPUBLIC OF UGANDA Head of state and government Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Restrictions on freedoms of expression and association continued. LGBTI people continued to face harassment. Police and other law enforcement…
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Annual Report: Norway 2013
KINGDOM OF NORWAY Head of state King Harald V Head of government Jens Stoltenberg Concerns about reception conditions for children seeking asylum continued. Protection and access to justice for survivors…
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Annual Report: Rwanda 2013
REPUBLIC OF RWANDA Head of state Paul Kagame The government continued to stifle legitimate freedom of expression and association. Cases of illegal detention and allegations of torture by Rwandan military…
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Annual Report: Finland 2013
Republic of Finland Head of state Sauli Niinistö (replaced Tarja Halonen) Head of government Jyrki Katainen Asylum-seekers faced detention in unsuitable facilities. An investigation began into Finland's involvement in the…
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Annual Report: Germany 2013
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY Head of state Joachim Gauck (replaced Christian Wulff) Head of government Angela Merkel The authorities failed to establish an independent police complaints body and ensure that…
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Annual Report: Democratic Republic of Congo 2013
Democratic Republic of the Congo Head of state Joseph Kabila Head of government Augustin Matata Ponyo Mapon The already precarious security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)…
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In the Name of My Grandfather: My Personal Search For a Lifesaving Arms Trade Treaty
I have a very personal reason for having pursued a lifesaving ATT that protects human rights.