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Human Rights on Capitol Hill in the Age of COVID-19 – April Edition (4/6/2020)
To view PDF version click here: Human Rights on Capitol Hill April 2020 Human Rights on Capitol Hill in the Age of COVID-19 Â Â published by Amnesty International USAÂ Â …
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL’S 2020 VIRTUAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting all of us around the world. It’s an unsettling time filled with concerns, challenges, and anxieties. As a global organization, Amnesty International knows this pandemic…
Press Release
COVID-19 Response in Canada Needs Human Rights Oversight
Amnesty International is urging governments across Canada to establish oversight committees tasked with monitoring the human rights impact of decisions, policies and laws adopted to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
Press Release
Media advisory: AIUSA to Provide Workshops on Aspects of COVID-19 and Human Rights
As COVID-19 has reached pandemic levels around the world, Amnesty International USA is piloting workshops to media on the aspects of COVID-19 and human rights. While the focus has rightfully…
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Extension of Public Comments Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
March 19, 2020 Russell T. Vought Acting Director U.S. Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20503 Re: Extension of Public Comments Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Dear…
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Qatari Migrant Workers in Labor Camps at Grave Risk Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Responding to reports that parts of Qatar’s Industrial Area in Doha - home to a large number of migrant workers’ accommodation - has been put into lockdown after hundreds of…
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Climate Justice
What is the problem? The planet’s climate has constantly changed throughout the Earth’s history with significant fluctuations of global average temperatures. However, the current period of warming is occurring more…
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Comment on Proposed Artificial Intelligence Regulations (3-13-2020)
To view PDF click here: Comment on Proposed Artificial Intelligence Regulations 13 March 2020 Mr. Dominic J. Mancini Acting Administrator Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Office of…
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The U.S. government should reverse ‘outrageous’ visa revocation for Forensic Architecture head
The U.S. government should reverse its outrageous decision to revoke the visa of renowned human rights investigator Eyal Weizman, Amnesty International said today. The organization vigorously condemned the U.S. decision…
Urgent Action
Urgent Action Update: Migrant Children and Asylum-Seekers Still Denied Healthcare (Greece: UA 2.20)
The Greek government issued a new decision on 31 January granting a ‘temporary number for insurance and healthcare’ to asylum seekers, providing access to free public health care and the…
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Statement for House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee Hearing on Ending Global Religious Persecution (01-28-2020)
Written Testimony of Francisco Bencosme Asia Advocacy Manager Amnesty International USA Submitted to the House Oversight & Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties For a hearing on “Ending…
Press Release
New Study Shows Shocking Scale of Abuse on Twitter Against Women Politicians in India
Women politicians in India face a shocking scale of abuse on Twitter, reveals data from a new study titled “Troll Patrol India: Exposing Online Abuse Faced by Women Politicians in…
