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Ghana: New President Must Tackle Pressing Human Rights Issues
Ghana's new president John Mahama and his new government should work to prioritize and tackle key human rights issues head…
January 7, 2025
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El Salvador: IACtHR Advances Reproductive Justice with Ruling in Favor of Beatriz and Her Family
This ruling is a heartfelt and long-awaited recognition of Beatriz's memory. This is a historic step, but not the end…
December 23, 2024
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Iran: New Compulsory Veiling Law Intensifies Oppression of Women and Girls
Iranian authorities have adopted a new shameful and draconian law that further erases the human rights of women and girls.
December 10, 2024
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Japan: Momentum for Marriage Equality Grows with Tokyo High Court Ruling
This decision marks a critical step towards marriage equality in Japan and offers renewed hope to same-sex couples across the…
October 30, 2024
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Uganda: Criminalization Shrinks Online Civic Space for LGBTQ People – Report.
Online attacks against Uganda’s LGBTQ communities have drastically increased, Amnesty International said in a new report today.
October 23, 2024
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Global: Abortion Rights Defenders Facing Violence and Stigmatization Share Powerful Stories on Amnesty’s New Podcast
Everyone has the right to safe abortion. However, people who need abortions, or who make them happen, face increasing, life-changing…
September 27, 2024
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Iran: Two Years After ‘Woman Life Freedom’ Uprising, Impunity for Crimes Reigns Supreme
People in Iran continue to endure the devastating consequences of the authorities’ brutal crackdown on the “Woman Life Freedom” uprising…
September 11, 2024
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Hong Kong: Government Must Show Progress on Same-Sex Partnership Legislation after Landmark Ruling
One year after a landmark ruling on LGBTI rights in Hong Kong, authorities should provide a progress update on their…
September 5, 2024
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Afghanistan: Three Years of Taliban Rule and International Inaction Have Left Afghan Community with Little Hope
The Afghan community is struggling with three years of unresolved frustration as the Taliban de facto authorities commit human rights…
August 15, 2024
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Arizonans Will Have Opportunity to Vote Yes on Protecting the Human Right to Abortion
Keep showing up for abortion rights whenever you can. Together, we can – and we will – protect the human…
August 12, 2024
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USA: Abortion Bans and Restrictions Cause Extensive Harm, Violate Human Rights
United States is failing to comply with its international human rights obligations to ensure pregnant people have access to abortion.
August 5, 2024
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South Korea: Supreme Court Ruling a Historic Victory for Same-sex Couples
Today’s ruling is a historic victory for equality and human rights in South Korea. The Court has taken a significant…
July 18, 2024