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Abrupt Collapse of USAID Would Put Human Rights of Millions at Greater Risk

Governments around the world are significantly better equipped to meet their human rights obligations because of the technical and financial…

February 1, 2025

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Antisemitism Executive Order Wrongly Targets Students Exercising Rights to Free Expression 

Addressing antisemitism is crucially important, but this executive order appears to instead be aimed at targeting protesters exercising their rights…

January 31, 2025

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Myanmar: Four Years After Coup, World Must Demand Accountability for Atrocity Crimes

The international community must take urgent action to ensure accountability for atrocities in Myanmar.

January 31, 2025

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Canada: Temporary Visa Program Enables Abuse Migrant Workers, Treating Them as Disposable, Report Finds

The abuse experienced by migrant workers in Canada is deeply troubling, especially for a country that claims to be a…

January 30, 2025

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Amnesty International USA Reaction to Laken Riley Act 

The Laken Riley Act capitalizes on a horrible tragedy in order to advance President Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda by scapegoating people…

January 29, 2025

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Amnesty International USA Reaction to Targeted ICE Enforcement 

To put it simply, these ICE operations are unconscionable and fly in the face of human rights. 

January 29, 2025

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Executive Orders attacking transgender people cause harm, undermine human rights 

This directive continues President Trump’s cruel pattern of creating policy based on bigotry and hate, particularly toward transgender people.  

January 28, 2025

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The Trump Administration Must Protect and Prioritize Human Rights in Ukraine

We're asking President Trump to take concrete steps to protect and prioritize human rights in Ukraine.

January 27, 2025

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DRC: Warring Parties Must Prioritize Civilian Protection and Humanitarian Access in Goma

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s regional and international partners must exert pressure on all parties to the conflict in…

January 27, 2025

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Trump’s Reinstatement of Global Gag Rule Is Assault on Rights of Pregnant People Across the World

In reinstating and expanding the global gag rule, President Trump has purposely put the lives of millions of women, girls…

January 24, 2025

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Afghanistan: ICC Prosecutor’s Application for Arrest Warrants Against Taliban Leaders Is an Important Step Towards Justice for Afghan Women, Girls and LGBTQI Persons

This announcement gives hope to Afghan women, girls, as well as those persecuted on the basis of gender identity or…

January 24, 2025

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Rohingya Survivor Asks SEC to Investigate Meta’s Potential Role in Myanmar Atrocities  

The submission provides information on Meta’s alleged role in the atrocities perpetrated against the Rohingya, and highlights misrepresentations to the…

January 23, 2025