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Trump Administration Seeks to Elude Human Rights Scrutiny by Not Participating in UN Human Rights Review

The UPR is one of the few processes where every government, including our own, has an opportunity to both report…

August 29, 2025

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Why Are Big Tech Companies a Threat to Human Rights?

Governments must rein in Big Tech and put people’s rights first.

August 29, 2025

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Syria: New Government Must Ensure Truth, Justice and Reparations for the Disappeared

Syria’s government must establish truth, justice and reparations for tens of thousands of disappeared persons and search for people still…

August 29, 2025

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Poland: End Investigation into Conduct of Doctor who Provided a Lawful Late-Term Abortion

Abortion is an integral part of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services and as essential healthcare, it should not be…

August 28, 2025

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China: Still No Accountability for Crimes Against Humanity in Xinjiang, Three Years After Major UN Report

Every day without action means more families are torn apart.

August 28, 2025

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Global: Amnesty Launches ‘Breaking up with Big Tech’ Briefing

These few companies act as digital landlords who determine the shape and form of our online interaction.

August 28, 2025

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Amnesty International USA Reaction to Shooting at Annunciation Catholic School

We cannot continue to let the children of our country down. Failing to address this human rights crisis only ensures…

August 27, 2025

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Indonesia: Caning of Gay Men an Act of Cruelty

The public flogging of two young men by authorities in Banda Aceh, Indonesia for consensual sex is cruel and discriminatory.

August 26, 2025

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Israel/OPT: States Must Act Now to Halt Israel’s Military Takeover of Gaza City as Famine Officially Declared

The famine declaration is a scathing indictment of the failure of states to press Israel to end its genocide in…

August 22, 2025

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Saudi Arabia: Deplorable Execution Exposes Broken Promise to Halt Death Penalty for Juveniles

Saudi Arabia’s execution of Jalal Labbad for crimes allegedly committed when he was under 18 is deplorable.

August 22, 2025

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Slovenia: Facilitating the Transfer of Arms to Israel ‘Alarming’ and Violates International Law

Media reports show that A-E Electronics, a subsidiary of Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems, used a Slovenian port to send…

August 22, 2025

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8 Years On: Accountability Needed for Myanmar Atrocities Against Rohingya

No one has been held accountable for the Myanmar military and authorities' widespread atrocities against the Rohingya people in Rakhine…

August 22, 2025