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State-Backed Deadly Rampage by Israeli Settlers Underscores Urgent Need to Dismantle Apartheid
The failure to address these root causes and to hold Israel accountable for its violations of international law is enabling the continued dispossession and oppression of Palestinians.
Urgent Action
Urgent Action: SYRIAN REFUGEE AT RISK OF DEPORTATION (Jordan 32.24)
Share: On This Page On April 9, 2024, Jordanian security forces arrested Syrian refugee, Atiya Mohammad Abu Salem, while he was on his way to film pro-Gaza protests in Amman.…
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Voices Amidst Conflict: Protecting Journalists on World Press Freedom Day
Date: May 2, 2024 Time: 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT Register: https://amnestyusa-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tfu2gpzktH9OUj932KELI3FeZos4Ficym Join Amnesty International USA for our 2024 World Press Freedom Day event on May 2nd, 2024. This virtual panel…
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Amnesty International USA Demonstration at the White House for an End to U.S. Hypocrisy on Human Rights
“It would be so powerful for everyone to leave their imprint, leave their mark visually to represent solidarity.”Isra Chaker, Senior Campaign Manager, AIUSA “Over the years, I have attended many…
Press Release
More Than 250 Humanitarian and Human Rights Organizations Call to Stop Arms Transfers to Israel, Palestinian Armed Groups
An open call to all UN Member States to stop fueling the crisis in Gaza and avert further humanitarian catastrophe and loss of civilian life.
Urgent Action
Urgent Action: RELEASE TERMINALLY ILL PALESTINIAN PRISONER (IOPT 78.23)
*April Outcome: Death in Custody To read the full press release issued on April 8, 2024, please click here* Walid Daqqah is a terminally ill Palestinian prisoner who was diagnosed…
Press Release
Death in Custody of Walid Daqqah Is Cruel Reminder of Israel’s Disregard for Palestinians’ Right to Life
It is heart-wrenching that Walid Daqqah has died in Israeli custody despite the many calls from Amnesty International and others for his urgent release on humanitarian grounds.
Press Release
With Famine Setting in a Ceasefire and More Aid Routes into Gaza are Urgently Needed
Israel's announcement that it has approved the opening of two humanitarian routes into the occupied Gaza Strip, is a welcome move but is insufficient to tackle the scale of the…
Press Release
Amnesty International Demands U.S. Suspension of Weapons Transfer to Government of Israel
It’s unconscionable that this administration continues to give weapons despite clear evidence of war crimes and other atrocities being committed by Israeli forces.
Press Release
Time Is Running Out for International Action to Protect Civilians and Prevent Atrocity Crimes in Rafah, as UN Security Council Resolution Is Ignored
States must now take urgent action to ensure the immediate implementation of a permanent ceasefire and explore all available options to protect civilians.
Urgent Action
Urgent Action: POLITICAL ACTIVIST FACING TRIAL BEFORE MILITARY COURT FOR FACEBOOK POST (Jordan 26.24)
On December 21, 2023, the Jordanian authorities arrested Ayman Sanduka, political activist and mathematics professor, in relation to a Facebook post addressed to the King in October 2023 where he…
Urgent Action
Urgent Action: PALESTINIAN HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER IS RELEASED (Outcome IOPT 2.24)
NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUESTED. MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO SENT APPEALS. On February 29, Palestinian human rights defender and social worker, Munther Amira, was released from administrative detention at…