Press Release
New Congressional Project Highlighting Prisoners of Conscience "Leads by Example on Human Rights"
The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC), in conjunction with the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) and Amnesty…
December 6, 2012
Press Release
10th Global Letter-Writing Marathon Begins December 5th
Between December 5th and 16th, Amnesty International will host its 10th global letter writing marathon, inviting human rights supporters to…
December 5, 2012
Press Release
Hollywood Film Directors and Actors Demand Freedom for Brother of Acclaimed Iranian Filmmaker Bahman Ghobadi
More than 40 Hollywood directors and actors and independent filmmakers are joining Amnesty International to demand the release of Iranian…
December 5, 2012
Press Release
U.S. Senate Must Ratify Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Today, Amnesty International USA sent a letter to U.S. Senators Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell in strong support of the…
December 4, 2012
Press Release
U.S. Senate's Rejection of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is "Appalling"
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director, issued the following quote in response to the U.S. Senate's rejection of the…
December 4, 2012
Press Release
Suzanne Nossel Responds to Senator Ayotte’s Reported Amendment to NDAA
Amnesty International USA Executive Director Suzanne Nossel responds to reports that earlier today Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) offered an amendment…
November 28, 2012
Press Release
Launch of Experience Application for Dynamics ePlate Credit Card Device
Users Can Make Quick Contributions to Support Human Rights with Each New Purchase Contacts: For Amnesty International, Suzanne Trimel, 212-633-4150,…
November 21, 2012
Press Release
Growing U.N. Support for Death Penalty Moratorium a Sign of "Unstoppable" Movement towards Abolition
A vote to establish a moratorium on the death penalty at the U.N. General Assembly’s human rights committee has given…
November 21, 2012
Press Release
With United States Election to U.N. Human Rights Council, Obama Administration Must Regain Credibility and Fix Approach to Counter-Terrorism
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA executive director, commented today in response to the United States’ election to the United Nations…
November 12, 2012
Press Release
Suzanne Nossel, Amnesty International USA Executive Director, Applauds Voters for Defense of Maryland Dream Act; Calls on Federal Government to Pass National Legislation
"The securing of the Maryland DREAM Act is a victory for immigrant and human rights communities."
November 7, 2012
Press Release
250th Execution to Occur Tonight in Texas
When Governor Perry took office, he suggested that Texas justice 'can be better,' but 250 state killings later – including…
October 31, 2012
Report
Texas, Still Doing Its Worst: 250th Execution Under Gov. Rick Perry Imminent
The State of Texas remains in a world of its own when it comes to carrying out the death penalty.
October 30, 2012