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Iran: Fears remain mother of two could be hanged

Amnesty International today urged the Iranian authorities not to execute by any other method a 43-year-old woman convicted...

March 27, 2011

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USA: Landmark legislation addressing sexual violence against Native women passed

Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) today applauded House passage of the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010, a groundbreaking...

March 27, 2011

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Uganda: Murder of Gay Activist Must Be Investigated

David Kato, gay activist, died after an unknown attacker struck him on the head at his home. He successfully sued…

March 27, 2011

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Belgium: Belgium Full Face Veil Ban Would Breach International Law, Says Amnesty International

Amnesty International urges the Belgian Parliament not to pass a draft law which would prohibit the wearing of full face...

March 27, 2011

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Iran: Fears remain mother of two could be hanged

Amnesty International today urged the Iranian authorities not to execute by any other method a 43-year-old woman convicted...

March 27, 2011

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USA: Proposition 8 overturned in California

"The U.S. District Court has sent a clear message on Proposition 8: discrimination by any means is unacceptable. This...

March 27, 2011

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USA: Global Speaker’s Forum on the Crisis of Maternal Health Kicks off in San Francisco

Amnesty International will host three special public town hall forums with its leaders from around the world and local...

March 27, 2011

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Belgium: Belgium Full Face Veil Ban Would Breach International Law, Says Amnesty International

Amnesty International urges the Belgian Parliament not to pass a draft law which would prohibit the wearing of full face...

March 27, 2011

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Haiti: Haiti’s Emergency Response Must Include Protection From Widespread Sexual Violence, Says Amnesty International

Thousands of women living in temporary camps around Haiti are threatened by sexual violence and have inadequate protection...

March 27, 2011

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USA: Global Speaker’s Forum on the Crisis of Maternal Health Kicks off in San Francisco

Amnesty International will host three special public town hall forums with its leaders from around the world and local...

March 27, 2011