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Human Rights Stories Left Untold During the State of the Union Address
After the State of the Union address, people who experience human rights abuses may wonder -- will the U.S. ever match its rhetoric with its policies?
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The Afghan Women and Girls Security Promotion Act Is Now Law
Thanks to you, our ongoing campaign to secure the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan is marking a huge victory.
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7 Ways for Obama to REALLY Earn that Nobel Peace Prize
At the local level, Americans are demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing human rights. In recent elections, voters legalized marriage equality in nine states and passed the DREAM Act to…
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Afghan Woman Allegedly Killed by Husband
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director, issued the following statement in response to the Associated Press’ reporting that another woman was allegedly killed in Afghanistan.
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Afghan Girl Beheaded for Refusing to Enter Prostitution Highlights Violent Atmosphere in the Region
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director, issued the following statement in response to news reports that a young Afghan woman in Herat province was beheaded because she refused to…
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Immediate Justice Needed in Assassination of Afghan Female Official
The assassination of a prominent female official is a major setback to the fragile advances in human rights in Afghanistan.
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Execution-Style Killing of Woman in Afghanistan ‘Horrifying’
The horrifying killing of a young woman in Afghanistan shows the depth of women's rights abuses in Afghanistan. The road to change for Afghan women is a long one.
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Disturbing Video Reported to Show Taliban Execution of Afghan Woman
Violence against women in Afghanistan is on the rise. This latest horrific attack shows an urgent need for the government to create a plan of action to protect women.
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Congress Takes Step to End Violence Against Women Globally
US takes one step forward in global efforts to combat violence against women with re-introduction of International Violence Against Women Act.
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Artists Including Meryl Streep, Sting, Joan Baez, Cynthia Nixon, Yoko Ono and Patrick Stewart Sign Amnesty International Letter to Presidents Obama and Karzai on Afghan Women’s Rights
Stars support Open Letter released at Amnesty International's "Shadow Summit" for Afghan women as NATO leaders gather in Chicago.
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Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Ambassador Melanne Verveer and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Join Amnesty International For “Shadow Summit” Sunday to Bring Afghan Women’s Voices to the Forefront of NATO Summit
Amnesty International releases open letter to Presidents Karzai and Obama calling for protection of Afghan women's rights.
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Amnesty International to Bring Afghan Women’s Voices to the Forefront of NATO Summit During May 20 “Shadow Summit” in Chicago; Press Conference to Release Open Letter to Presidents Obama and Karzai
U.S. Ambassador on Global Women’s Issues, Melanne Verveer, to Give Opening Remarks; Followed by Panel Discussion: “The Conversation NATO Should Have About Afghan Women’s Rights”