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ActivismX is a perfect back-to-school activity to get your campus active for human rights! You'll have the opportunity to introduce Amnesty to your peers, and showcase the priority issues AIUSA…
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Human Rights on Capitol Hill September edition
Human Rights on Capitol Hill published by Amnesty International USA September 7, 2018 In this edition of Human Rights on Capitol Hill: 1) Turkey – Human Rights Defenders and Political…
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Guatemala: Discriminatory law puts at risk the lives and rights of thousands of women, girls and LGBTI people
Guatemala’s Congress must reject proposed law 5272, also known as the “Law for the Protection of Life and Family,” because it would violate the rights of thousands of women, girls…
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Senators in Argentina squander an historic opportunity upon rejecting the legalization of abortion
The decision of the Argentine Senate to reject the draft bill to legalize voluntary termination of pregnancy during the first 14 weeks represents the loss of an historic opportunity for…
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Amnesty International movement to vote on abortion and drug control policy positions
Amnesty International will be debating proposals to tackle the devastating human rights consequences of misguided attempts by countries to criminalize and restrict abortion and to punish people for using drugs.…
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First step to decriminalize abortion in Argentina is historic for human rights
The bill to decriminalize abortion in Argentina, approved today by the Chamber of Deputies, is a fundamental step for the rights of women and people capable of conceiving, and a…
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Historic Ireland abortion referendum victory sends message of hope around the world
Reacting to news of the victory for the “Yes” campaign in Ireland’s referendum on abortion, Colm O Gorman, Executive Director of Amnesty International Ireland said the following.
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Ireland: Abortion referendum is historic opportunity to vote for equality, compassion and dignity
Women and girls in Ireland finally have a once in a generation opportunity to have their right to decide what happens to their bodies recognized, said Amnesty International ahead of…
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Human Rights on Capitol Hill: May 9, 2018
In this edition of Human Rights on Capitol Hill: (1) STATE DEPARTMENT (“DOS”): UNDER TRUMP ADMINISTRATION, DOS PUBLISHES ANNUAL REPORT THAT GUTS REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ANALYSIS AND WINNOWS SCOPE OF STATE-OBLIGATED…
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El Salvador: Failure to decriminalize abortion is a terrible blow to human rights
The failure to pass a reform to decriminalize abortion during El Salvador’s latest legislative cycle is a sickening step backwards for human rights, said Amnesty International today. “El Salvador’s lawmakers…
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El Salvador: Government must decriminalize abortion following release of woman jailed for stillbirth
Maira Verónica Figueroa Marroquín, a 34-year-old woman who spent 15 years in prison after suffering a stillbirth, was released from prison on Tuesday following the reduction of her 30-year sentence…
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Amnesty International State of the World’s Human Rights Annual Report 2017-18
The world is reaping the terrifying consequences of hate-filled rhetoric that threatens to normalize massive discrimination against marginalized groups, Amnesty International warned today as it launched its annual global assessment…