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Needed: One White Colonial Ruler for Zimbabwe

As a mostly white person, I have decided that I would like to be the next colonial occupier of Zimbabwe.…

April 15, 2010

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Will you stand with Aung San Suu Kyi?

Amnesty International is asking you to stand with Aung San Suu Kyi and the people of Myanmar through a symbolic…

April 15, 2010

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Communication Breakdown

Wow, what fabulous news-- according to the United Nations, almost 564 million people in India have cell phones.  Sounds great…

April 15, 2010

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Sexual Violence Still Prevalent in the DRC

Today, Oxfam International and the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative released a report on the rampant use of sexual violence in the…

April 15, 2010

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Thailand's Political Transformation

This blog was originally posted on Open Democracy. The weeks of popular protests by thousands of red-shirted demonstrators in the…

April 15, 2010

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Pohela Boishakh

Pohela Boishakh to all! Bengalis around the world celebrate the Bangla New Year this week and this year is especially…

April 14, 2010

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Obama Through the Looking Glass

The withdrawal of Dawn Johnsen’s nomination to Head the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) at the Department of Justice in…

April 14, 2010

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"I owe my life to Amnesty International"

"I owe my life to Amnesty International...  Now I am dedicating that life to campaigning against the death penalty and…

April 14, 2010

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More Deaths in Northwestern Pakistan?!

Up to 71 civilians have reportedly been killed this past weekend in the Pakistani region on the border with Afghanistan.…

April 13, 2010

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You Traitor, You Terrorist, You Drug Addict!

A court in Azerbaijan has given a go to prosecute celebrated journalist Eynulla Fatullayev on newest charges.

April 10, 2010

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Science for Human Rights Program Unveils New Toy

AGM Countdown: In the run up to Amnesty International’s Annual General Meeting in New Orleans this weekend, the Science for…

April 9, 2010

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All Rights for All People Kicks Off Today!

Today, we’re gathering with human rights advocates from around the world in New Orleans to demand and fight for all…

April 9, 2010