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Biden Administration’s Diplomatic Boycott of Winter Olympics a Blow to the Impunity of the Chinese Government
In response to today’s news that U.S. government officials would not attend the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Joanne Lin, National Director for Advocacy and Government Relations at Amnesty International USA,…
Urgent Action
Urgent Action Update: TIBETAN MONK HELD INCOMMUNICADO FOR 2 YEARS (China: UA 72.21)
Tibetan monk Rinchen Tsultrim was sentenced to four years and six months’ imprisonment in a secret trial for “inciting secession” after expressing political views on his WeChat account. Held incommunicado…
Urgent Action
Urgent Action: TIBETAN MONK JAILED FOR ONLINE MESSAGES (China: UA 72.21)
Tibetan monk Rinchen Tsultrim was sentenced to four years and six months in prison in March 2020 without a fair trial. His family members only learned of the sentencing a…
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Human Rights on Capitol Hill – October 2020 Newsletter
HUMAN RIGHTS ON CAPITOL HILL Table of Contents Featured Issue Congress’s Record on International Human Rights Human Rights Concerns in U.S. Elections International Updates COVID-19 and Human Rights Human…
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Amnesty International 2019 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference (Richmond, Virginia)
Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference November 16, 2019 Virginia Commonwealth University 907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 It is our sincere pleasure to invite you to this year’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference. Join…
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Vermont Passes “Refugees Welcome” Resolution
The Vermont House of Representatives voted to approve a resolution declaring that refugees are welcome in their state. The unanimous vote occurred on May 15, 2019.
Update
Amnesty International Tibetan Film Screening Events in San Francisco
Amnesty International USA is hosting two events in San Francisco with former Prisoner of Conscience Tibetan Filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen. This is in conjunction with International Campaign for Tibet as sponsors…
Press Release
The 24th Annual ‘Get on the Bus’ Event Draws Hundreds of Human Rights Activists to NYC
On Friday, April 5th, human rights activists of all ages will travel to New York City to participate in Amnesty International USA’s 24th annual "Get on the Bus for Human Rights"…
Press Release
China: Systematic repression of ethnic minorities laid bare in UN findings
In response to the release of concluding observations on China by the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Amnesty International’s Deputy East Asia Director Lisa Tassi said:
Press Release
BRICS: Nations Must Put Human Rights First
BRICS nations must put human rights at the forefront of their discussions, said Amnesty International India and South Africa in a joint statement released at the commencement of the 10th…
Urgent Action
Urgent Action Update: Tibetan Activist Sentenced to Five Years in Jail (China: UA 79.16)
We have received updated information regarding this case and require no further action from the Urgent Action Network. Thank you to all those who sent appeals. For more information about…
Event
Group 86 Film Screening in Cincinnati: “Leaving Fear Behind”
This a special event for our chapter, as the filmmaker, Dhondup Wangchen, was our group’s case commitment for over six years. Dhondup, a Tibetan filmmaker, was arrested and imprisoned in…