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A Human Rights-Focused U.S. Engagement with the African Union: A Human Rights & Multilateralism Policy Paper

This AIUSA policy briefing examines how the U.S. can update how it engages with multilateral institutions on human rights in…

August 29, 2024

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Ukraine: Ratifying The Rome Statute A Welcome Step, But Limitations Must Be Addressed

Amnesty International welcomes Ukraine’s decision to ratify the Rome Statute. Ukraine’s full membership of the ICC is vital for the…

August 22, 2024

Supporters of Tanzania's main opposition party Chadema gesture during the party's first political rally after an imposed ban from 2016 was lifted, at Furahisha Grounds in Mwanza, on January 21, 2023.
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Tanzania: End Mass Arrests and Arbitrary Detentions of Political Opposition

The Tanzanian authorities must urgently halt the mass arrests and arbitrary detention of government critics.

August 12, 2024

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No Weapons for War Crimes

July 30, 2024

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DRC: President Tshisekedi Must Use Second Term to Tackle Human Rights Crisis

The DRC’s President Felix Tshisekedi must use his second and final term in office to address the  human rights crisis…

June 24, 2024

Protesters at a Rally for Sudan April 15, 2024
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President Biden: Enough of the Silence on Sudan

President Biden has been nearly silent on Sudan for over a year of armed conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces…

June 13, 2024

BANGKOK, THAILAND - 2024/05/14: Pro-democracy activists make three finger salute and hold portraits of Netiporn Sanesangkhom during mourning ceremony outside The Southern Bangkok Criminal Court. Thai political activist Netiporn Sanesangkhom also know as
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Thailand: U.S. Needs to End Muted Approach to Thai Officials’ Abusive Application of Draconian Law

Thai and international human rights groups have called for the Thai government to reform or repeal lèse-majesté.

June 10, 2024

Liberate Palestine, long live the people” written on the sidewalk in Simplified Chinese at the pro-Palestinian encampment outside Paulson Center at New York University, April 30th 2024.
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For the U.S., Honoring Tiananmen Should Include Upholding Students’ Rights at Home

June 4 marked the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests and massacre.

June 5, 2024

Representative Mike McCaul (L), the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, addresses an event alongside Taiwan's representative in Washington, Alexander Tah-Ray Yui (C), and Yui's wife Karen Lo at the US Capitol marking the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act on March 6, 2024. McCaul, who was hit by sanctions by China over his last visit, said he would return to Taiwan to attend the inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te. (Photo by Shaun TANDON / AFP) (Photo by SHAUN TANDON/AFP via Getty Images)
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Centering Human Rights in U.S.-Taiwan Relations

The purported “values-based diplomacy” of the U.S.-Taiwan relationship must move beyond rhetoric about democratic resilience.

May 31, 2024

AIUSA members on Lobby Day in front of Capitol
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Amnesty International USA’s 2024 Lobby Day: Fighting for the SAFEGUARD Act

April 10, 2024

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Letter from 20 NGOs Expresses Support for the SAFEGUARD Act

Amnesty International USA and 19 NGOs express their support for the SAFEGUARD Act, S.1025 in the Senate and H.R.1801 in…

February 23, 2024

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CeasefireNow: Prevent Further Loss of Civilian Lives

More than 2 million people in the Gaza Strip are struggling to survive and the level of civilian casualties has…

November 9, 2023