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Guatemala must act to stop the killing of women

Authorities urged to stop the high numbers of women being killed across the country and ensure perpetrators are brought to...

March 27, 2011

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Egypt: Women Protestors Forced to Take ‘Virginity Tests’

Amnesty International has today called on the Egyptian authorities to investigate serious allegations of torture, including...

March 27, 2011

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United States: President Obama Should Address Urgent Human Rights Situations in His State of the Union Address

As the nation anticipates President Obama?s first State of the Union address on Wednesday, January 27, Amnesty International...

March 27, 2011

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Congo: Order to Attack Village in January Resulted in the Rapes of More than 35 Women

Amnesty International Press Release For Immediate Release Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Amnesty International Says Sentencing of Military General in Democratic…

March 27, 2011

Press Release

Guatemala must act to stop the killing of women

Authorities urged to stop the high numbers of women being killed across the country and ensure perpetrators are brought to...

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