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70 Years Later, Universal Declaration of Human Rights More Relevant Than Ever
Ahead of the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Amnesty International USA executive director Margaret Huang issued this statement:
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Oppressive, sexist policies galvanize bold fight for women’s rights in 2018
Women activists around the world have been at the forefront of the battle for human rights in 2018, Amnesty International said today as it launched its review on the state…
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Human Rights on Capitol Hill December Edition
To view PDF click here: Human Rights on Capitol Hill December Human Rights on Capitol Hill published by Amnesty International USA December 6, 2018 In this edition of Human Rights on…
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Myanmar: Rohingya returns plan puts thousands at risk
Bangladesh and Myanmar authorities must immediately halt plans to send Rohingya refugees back to Rakhine State, Amnesty International said today.
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Amnesty International USA to Vice President Pence: Human rights priorities to raise with Asian leaders
November 12, 2018 The Honorable Michael R. Pence The Vice President Old Executive Office Building 1650 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20520 Re: Human rights priorities…
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Human Rights on Capitol Hill November Edition
Human Rights on Capitol Hill November Human Rights on Capitol Hill published by Amnesty International USA November 13, 2018 In this edition of Human Rights on Capitol Hill: 1) President…
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Aung San Suu Kyi stripped of Amnesty’s highest honor
Amnesty International announced today that it has withdrawn its highest honor, the Ambassador of Conscience Award, from Aung San Suu Kyi, in light of the Myanmar leader’s shameful betrayal of…
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Human Rights on Capitol Hill October Edition
To view PDF click here: Human Rights on Capitol Hill October Human Rights on Capitol Hill published by Amnesty International USA October 9, 2018 In this edition of Human Rights on…
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EXPULSION OF SEVEN ROHINGYA: A DARK DAY FOR INDIA TODAY
Today, seven Rohingya men, Mohammad Jalal, Mokbul Khan, Jalal Uddin, Mohammad Youns, Sabbir Ahamed, Rahim Uddin and Mohammad Salam were forcibly returned to Myanmar by the Indian Government. These seven…
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UN: Major step towards accountability for atrocity crimes in Myanmar
Responding to the UN Human Rights Council’s adoption of a resolution on Myanmar in Geneva today, Tirana Hassan, Amnesty International’s Crisis Response Director, said:
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UN: ‘Wanted for mass murder’ posters target Myanmar’s top general
“Wanted” pictures of Min Aung Hlaing, the Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar military who oversaw atrocities against the country's Rohingya population, were posted around New York overnight, as part of Amnesty…
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U.S. Government Must Pursue Accountability for Atrocities, Crimes Against Humanity in Myanmar
The U.S. Department of State announced today the conclusion of its investigation on the crimes committed against the Rohingya in Rakhine State. In response, Francisco Bencosme, advocacy manager for Asia-Pacific…