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OBAMA: "EMBRACE HUMAN RIGHTS IN 2ND TERM AS LEGACY LOOMS"

Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement as President Barack Obama prepared to be sworn…

January 17, 2013

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United States Needs to Address Gun Violence Worldwide by Showing Leadership on Arms Trade Treaty

As President Obama unveiled plans to address the issue of domestic gun violence today, Amnesty International USA urged the administration…

January 16, 2013

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Amnesty International Voices Support for Gov. O'Malley's "Courageous" Stand Against the Death Penalty in Maryland

Brian Evans of Amnesty International USA’s Campaign to Abolish the Death Penalty made the following comments today in response to…

January 15, 2013

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Amnesty International Underscores Need for Presidents Obama and Karzai to Raise Women’s Rights to Top of Today’s White House Discussion on Afghanistan’s Security

Amnesty International urged President Obama today to put women's rights in Afghanistan at the top of his security talks today…

January 11, 2013

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Amnesty International Condemns Guantanamo Transfer Restrictions in the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act

Amnesty International USA condemned the restrictions on the transfer of Guantanamo detainees in the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA),…

January 3, 2013

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President Obama Must Veto NDAA Legislation

Frank Jannuzi, head of Amnesty International’s Washington office, issued the following statement in response to the final passage of the…

December 21, 2012

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AIUSA Launches Ad Campaign to Counter NRA Distortions About Global Arms Treaty

Amnesty International USA is launching an online ad campaign to mobilize support against the National Rifle Association leadership’s threat to…

December 21, 2012

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NRA Must Drop Its Campaign of Lies Against U.N. Global Arms Trade Treaty

Amnesty International is challenging the NRA to end its two decade-long opposition to the treaty, which would help stop the…

December 19, 2012

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Historic Ruling on Europe's Role in CIA Renditions Is a Milestone in the Fight Against Impunity

Today’s ruling on the CIA’s detention and rendition of German national Khaled El-Masri is a historic moment and a milestone…

December 13, 2012

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Vote to Adopt the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Findings is "a Good First Step"

Amnesty International issued the following quote on the 9-6 vote in favor of adopting the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence…

December 13, 2012

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Hard Rock, EDUN LIVE Launch U2 Signature Series: Edition 30 T-Shirt on International Human Rights Day

Today, on International Human Rights Day, Hard Rock and EDUN LIVE launched the U2 Signature Series: Edition 30 T-shirt, with…

December 10, 2012

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At Manama Dialogue, US Must Change Course and Speak Forcefully on Human Rights Violations in Bahrain

Representatives from some 30 nations will gather in Bahrain's capital for the Manama Dialogue, a regional conference on security issues.

December 7, 2012