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Withdrawing United States from Paris Agreement is Reckless and Short-Sighted

Withdrawing from the Paris Agreement will cause harm to communities across the globe.

January 20, 2025

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President Trump Must Respect Human Rights in His Second Term

On the day of the U.S. presidential inauguration, Amnesty International calls on President Donald Trump and his administration to respect…

January 20, 2025

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Amnesty International USA Urges New Congress to Consider Human Rights in the Confirmation Process

As the new United States Senate prepares to vet and confirm appointments to President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet and other high-ranking…

January 8, 2025

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5 Ways President Biden Can Fulfill His Pledge on Human Rights

During his 2020 campaign, President Biden pledged to make human rights central to his administration. Here are 5 actions he…

December 16, 2024

PYEONGTAEK, SOUTH KOREA - MAY 22: U.S. President Joe Biden waves as he boards Air Force One to leave Japan after his South Korea trip at Osan Air Force Base on May 22, 2022 in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. U.S. President Joe Biden and President Yoon Suk-yeol agreed to begin discussions on expanding joint military exercises between the two countries amid growing nuclear and missile threats from North Korea. (Photo by Kim Hong-Ji - Pool/Getty Images)
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President Biden Must Change Course on Critical Human Rights Before End of Term

Amnesty International has laid out five issues that President Biden must address during the last weeks of his presidency.

November 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 28: People enjoy the warm weather outside the White House on April 28, 2024 in Washington, DC. After a week of the high hitting the mid 60s and 70s, the Nation's Capitol is expecting warm, sunny weather through the coming week. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
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Amnesty International Will Defend Human Rights During President-Elect Trump’s Second Term

Amnesty International reminds President-elect Trump and all elected officials across the country today of their obligations to respect, protect and…

November 6, 2024

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The U.S. Is Facing a Human Rights Crisis When It Comes to Abortion. Voters Can Help

The current landscape pregnant people face in the U.S. is nothing short of a human rights crisis.

October 29, 2024

People vote in the Super Tuesday primary at Centreville High School March 1, 2016, in Centreville, Virginia. Voters in a dozen states will take part in
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The World is Watching to See Who Americans Elect in November

The 2024 U.S. elections will be critical for human rights, both at home and around the world. So, vote like…

October 11, 2024