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Israel’s Genocide in Gaza Inflicts Compounded Harms on Women and Girls

Women in Gaza are holding families and communities together under conditions designed to break them. Their courage commands immense respect and stands as…

March 10, 2026

A group of students standing on steps in front of Capitol Hill. — (Adeel Hassan/ASH Media)

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Over 100 Students from Across the United States Join Youth Lobby Day to Advocate for the Defense of Human Rights

Over 100 students from 34 states gathered in Washington, D.C. to participate in Youth Lobby Day for the safeguarding of human rights.

March 9, 2026

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Global: Amnesty Chief Calls on States to Step Up Resistance to Attacks on Gender Justice and Women’s Rights at CSW70

CSW70 presents a critical opportunity to resist the global backlash and systemic attacks on gender justice and women’s rights.

March 9, 2026

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U.S. Authorities Must Immediately Release Journalist Estefany Rodríguez

The U.S. immigration system must not be weaponized to silence the work of journalists.

March 9, 2026

A photograph of congested traffic on a wide motorway. — (Mohammad Abushama/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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Lebanon: Israeli Military’s Overly Broad Mass Evacuation Orders are Sowing Panic and Fueling Humanitarian Suffering

In the 24 hours since the mass evacuation order for Beirut’s southern suburbs, the Israeli military has carried out repeated…

March 6, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 14: U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador to the White House April 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump and Bukele were scheduled to meet in the Oval Office to discuss a range of bilateral issues including the detention of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who has been held in a prison in El Salvador since March 15. — (Win McNamee via Getty Images)

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The Shield of the Americas Summit Is Not Addressing the Challenges to Protecting Human Rights and Stopping Rising Authoritarian Practices

This forum risks serving as a platform to promote militarization, increase the restrictions on civic space, and erode guarantees for…

March 6, 2026

A large black and white portrait of Ekrem Imamoglu is seen during a mass protest rally — (Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

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Türkiye: Politically-motivated Prosecution of Istanbul Mayor Raises Serious Fair Trial Concerns

This politically-motivated prosecution, based almost entirely on secret witness testimony, is riddled with international fair trial and rule of law issues.

March 6, 2026