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France: Senate Vote on Recognizing Abortion in the Constitution Will Be “Decisive Step”
This is an historic opportunity for France to stand up for women, girls and people who may be pregnant, and a source of hope for those who are defending the right to abortion around the world.
February 28, 2024
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Russia: Orleg Orlov, Imprisoned Following Appeal Against Sham Trial, Must Be Released
Orleg Orlov is a prisoner of conscience. He must be immediately and unconditionally released and all of his criminal convictions should be quashed.
February 27, 2024
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Israel Defying ICJ Ruling to Prevent Genocide by Failing to Allow Adequate Humanitarian Aid to Reach Gaza
Not only has Israel created one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world, but it is also displaying a callous indifference to the fate of Gaza’s population by creating conditions which the ICJ has said places them at imminent risk of genocide.
February 26, 2024
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Ethiopia: End Extrajudicial Executions in Amhara Region, Bring Perpetrators to Justice
The government of Ethiopia should urgently open effective independent investigations into human rights abuses in the context of the ongoing armed conflict in Bahir Dar and throughout the Amhara region.
February 26, 2024
Update
Letter from 20 NGOs Expresses Support for the SAFEGUARD Act
Amnesty International USA and 19 NGOs express their support for the SAFEGUARD Act, S.1025 in the Senate and H.R.1801 in the House.
February 23, 2024
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Executive Action Restricting the Right to Seek Asylum Would Lead to More Death, Suffering, and Chaos at the Border
These proposed changes by the Biden Administration would undoubtedly violate both U.S. and international human rights law.
February 22, 2024
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Global: Delay to Establishing the Board of a Fund for People Harmed by Global Warming Threatens to Undermine Human Rights
Amnesty International is urging the rapid operationalization and capitalization of the international Loss and Damage Fund.
February 22, 2024
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Ukraine/Russia: Justice for Ukraine Means Accountability for All Crimes Committed by Russia Since 2014
While the war is still raging, evidence of every single atrocity must be preserved as much as possible. Those responsible for crimes under international law must face justice, no matter how long it takes.
February 22, 2024
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Israel Must End Its Occupation of Palestine to Stop Fueling Apartheid and Systematic Human Rights Violations
The world must recognize that ending Israel’s illegal occupation is a prerequisite to sto.pping the recurrent human rights violations in Israel and the OPT
February 18, 2024
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Russia: Prisoner of Conscience Aleksei Navalny, Kremlin’s Most Vocal Opponent, Dies in Custody
We must urgently call upon the United Nations to employ its special procedures and mechanisms to address the death of Aleksei Navalny.
February 16, 2024
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Global: UN Doha Meeting on Afghanistan Must Mark an End to Impunity for Human Rights Abuse Under the Taliban
The Doha meeting is a significant opportunity for a unified and concerted action to protect the rights of all Afghan people, particularly the rights of women and girls.
February 16, 2024
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Greece: Same-sex Marriage Recognition, Key Milestone in Fight Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Greek authorities must not only take steps to ensure the swift and effective implementation of the new legislation but should also introduce further legislative changes to guarantee full equality for LGBTQI+ people and families.
February 15, 2024