Press Release
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Dangerous Legislation That Threatens Civil Society
Amnesty International USA criticized the passage of H.R. 9495 in the House of Representatives, which threatens the freedom of speech…
November 21, 2024
Press Release
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
Press Release
Congress Urged to End Arms Transfers to Government of Israel
Amnesty International calls on Senators to vote in favor of the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JDRs) introduced by Senators Sanders,…
November 20, 2024
Press Release
U.S. Fails to Implement U.S. Law in Response to Israel’s Blocking of Aid
Amnesty International reaction to the confirmation that the Government of Israel will face no U.S. policy consequences for its blocking…
November 13, 2024
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Urges No Vote on H.R. 9495
H.R. 9495 poses an alarming threat to the work of U.S. civil society organizations who document human rights abuses around…
November 12, 2024
Press Release
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
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
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
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
Blog
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
Blog
Maternal Mortality is a Racial Justice Issue
The maternal mortality rate for Black and brown women is not just a healthcare issue; it’s a matter of racial…
October 25, 2024