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Russia: Amnesty International Recognizes Co-Chair of Election Watchdog as a Prisoner of Conscience
For over a year, Grigory Melkonyants has been arbitrarily deprived of his liberty.
November 5, 2024
Press Release
COP29: What You Need to Know About the Global Climate Summit
The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) opens next week in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here's what you need to know.
November 4, 2024
Press Release
Africa: Richer Countries Must Commit To Pay At COP29 As Climate Change Forcibly Displaces Millions Across Africa
It’s time for the countries who caused all this devastation to pay up so African people can adapt to the…
November 4, 2024
Press Release
Amnesty International Condemns South Carolina’s Execution of Richard Moore 
This execution -- like all executions no matter the circumstances -- was a violation of human rights.
November 1, 2024
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Announces the 2024 winners of Ginetta Sagan Award
We celebrate Daniela Ancira Ruiz and Teresa Njoroge, both of whom work to defend the human rights of women who…
November 1, 2024
Blog
The Future of the U.S.-ASEAN Relationship
The United States should collaborate thoughtfully and strategically with ASEAN to address the complex human rights crises in the region.
October 31, 2024
Press Release
Mozambique: Authorities Must End Post-Election Assault on Protests Now
Mozambique’s authorities must immediately halt their escalating assault on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
October 31, 2024
Press Release
Universities Should Protect Students’ Right to Protest: End Crackdown on Peaceful Protests
Universities are responsible for protecting both physical safety and free expression on campus.
October 31, 2024
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Pakistan: Flood Survivors in Sindh Province Suffer Disease and Food Insecurity Amid Government Inaction - New Testimony
Climate change is not a tentative threat; lives are being lost today to global inaction and inadequate humanitarian response.
October 31, 2024
Blog
Amnesty Writes to Presidents Biden and Lourenço to Advocate for Human Rights in Angola Visit
Ahead of President Biden’s December trip to Angola, Amnesty wrote to both President Biden and President Lourenço with human rights…
October 30, 2024
Press Release
Sudan: Urgent Need for Civilian Protection in Wake of Escalating Violence
All parties to the ongoing conflict in Sudan must end attacks on civilians in the wake of escalating violence in…
October 30, 2024
Press Release
Japan: Momentum for Marriage Equality Grows with Tokyo High Court Ruling
This decision marks a critical step towards marriage equality in Japan and offers renewed hope to same-sex couples across the…
October 30, 2024