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Amnesty International USA Statement on Midterm Abortion Ballot Measures

All five states with abortion-related measures on the ballot during the midterm election voted in favor of abortion rights. Voters…

November 10, 2022

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Russia’s Unlawful Transfer of Civilians a War Crime and Likely a Crime Against Humanity - New Report

Russian authorities forcibly transferred and deported civilians from occupied areas of Ukraine in what amounted to war crimes and likely…

November 10, 2022

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Amnesty International USA Statement on Twitter's Human Rights, Ethics Layoffs

The Director of Amnesty International USA’s Silicon Valley Initiative, Michael Kleinman, issued the following statement in response to reports of…

November 9, 2022

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The US Government &038; Twitter Must do More to Counter Antisemitism

In light of the recent surge in antisemitic rhetoric, messages and memes, Amnesty International USA reiterates its condemnation of antisemitism…

November 1, 2022

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Russian Attacks on Critical Energy Infrastructure in Ukraine Amount to War Crimes

Reacting to the news that Russian attacks on energy facilities in Ukraine over recent days have led to a nationwide…

October 20, 2022

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Amnesty International Responds to Plan to Block Asylum Access for Venezuelans at Border

In response to the Biden Administration’s announcement about a new process for Venezeulans seeking safety, Erika Guevara-Rosas, Americas director at…

October 13, 2022

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Amnesty International USA Calls on Governors and Secretaries of State Across the Country to Ban Guns Near Polling Places

Amnesty International USA sent a letter to governors and secretaries of state nationwide urging them to ban guns at and…

October 3, 2022

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Amnesty International USA Statement on House Passage of Break the Cycle of Violence Act

Amnesty International USA’s Campaign Manager for Ending Gun Violence, Ernest Coverson issued the following statement in response to the passage…

September 23, 2022

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Amnesty International USA Statement in Response to the Introduction of Federal Abortion Ban Legislation

Responding to the news that Senator Lindsay Graham had introduced a bill in the US Senate that would ban most…

September 14, 2022

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As Ukraine Retakes Territory from Russia, Securing Evidence of Alleged War Crimes is Crucial

Reacting to new evidence of alleged war crimes committed by Russian forces following military advances by Ukrainian forces retaking control…

September 12, 2022

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AIUSA Statement Ahead of the Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

Ahead of the 21st anniversary of the attack on the United States on September 11, 2001, Daphne Eviatar, the director…

September 9, 2022

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'Filtration' of Ukrainian Civilians a 'Shocking Violation' of People Forced to Flee War

Responding to the news that the UN has verified that Russian soldiers have subjected Ukrainian civilians to a rights-abusing process…

September 8, 2022