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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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

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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

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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

US President Joe Biden speaks with Angolan President Joao Lourenco during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 30, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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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

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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

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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