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In a "Borderless World," New Amnesty International USA Leader Looks to Empower A New Generation to Act to Defend Rights Everywhere
Taking the helm of Amnesty International USA, Steven W. Hawkins said today he wants to harness the commitment and passion…
September 25, 2013
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Amnesty International USA Celebrates Human Rights Victory with U.S. Signing of Arms Trade Treaty at United Nations
Amnesty International USA issued a comment today from Executive Director Steven W. Hawkins, on the U.S. signing of the Arms…
September 25, 2013
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"Profound" White House Signature on Arms Trade Treaty is Pledge to End Deadly, Unscrupulous Arms Trade
"All Americans should celebrate that the United States has pledged to do its part to end the unscrupulous trade in…
September 24, 2013
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On Two-Year Anniversary of Troy Davis Execution, the Fight to Abolish the Death Penalty Continues
Amnesty International mobilized hundreds of thousands of people globally to stop this execution but Georgia executed Davis, despite major inconsistencies…
September 20, 2013
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Twelve Years Since the September 11 Attacks
Today marks twelve years since the September 11 attacks in the United States of America.
September 10, 2013
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Amnesty International Responds to the Transfer of Two Men from Guantanamo to Algeria
In response to the news that two detainees had been transferred from U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to Algeria, the…
August 29, 2013
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Herman Wallace to Governor Jindal: "Free All the Angola 3"
Herman Wallace gave the following statement to Amnesty International on Saturday, August 24th, 2013.
August 27, 2013
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U.S. Must Commute Bradley Manning Sentence and Investigate the Abuses He Exposed
President Obama should commute U.S. Army Private Bradley Manning’s sentence to time already served to allow his immediate release.
August 20, 2013
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Second Annual Pussy Riot Solidarity Concert to be Held Front of the Russian Embassy
Amnesty International members, activists and music lovers will show their support for Pussy Riot at the second annual punk concert…
August 13, 2013
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Russia Must Not Backslide on Human Rights
Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama canceling his…
August 7, 2013
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Amnesty International USA Names Ann Burroughs Chair of Board of Directors
Amnesty International USA’s Board of Directors announced today that it has chosen Ann Burroughs as its Board Chair.
August 6, 2013
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Judge Issues Findings in Reggie Clemons Case
Judge Michael Manners, the Special Master finds that prosecutors suppressed evidence and writes that he believes the statement Reggie Clemons…
August 6, 2013