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Biden Must Raise Human Rights in Talks with Modi
Amnesty International urges President Biden to raise critical human rights issues in his upcoming meeting with Indian Prime Minister Modi.…
September 23, 2021
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Amnesty International USA Calls on Congress to Prioritize Human Rights in National Defense Authorization Act Legislation
On September 22nd, 2021, Amnesty International USA wrote to the U.S. House of Representatives in response to continuing advancement and…
September 23, 2021
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UK: President Biden must raise concerns with Prime Minister Johnson regarding Northern Ireland legacy proposal
On September 17, 2021, Amnesty International USA wrote to the Biden administration to draw attention to the plans announced by…
September 20, 2021
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Human Rights on Capitol Hill – September 2021 Newsletter
The U.S. government must commit to providing protection and safe passage to all Afghans left behind, who face risk of…
September 6, 2021
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Statement on Enforced Disappearance in Bangladesh
Enforced disappearances have a chilling effect on political freedom, civil society, independent media, and human rights advocacy. Victims of enforced…
August 30, 2021
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Amnesty-Co-Chaired Coalition to End Violence Against Women and Girls Globally calls on President Biden to Urgently Increase Efforts to Support Afghan Women and Girls, Evacuate Women’s Rights Defenders
On August 24th, the Coalition to End Violence Against Women and Girls Globally – co-chaired by Amnesty International USA, Futures…
August 27, 2021
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President Biden should urge Ukraine’s President Zelensky to tackle impunity for security services, LGBTI violent attacks, and gender-based violence
On July 21st, the White House announced that U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet in…
August 25, 2021
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Amnesty International USA and Amnesty Israel urge President Biden to uphold Palestinian rights and demand the Israeli government end systemic abuses in the OPT during Prime Minister Bennett’s White House visit
On August 25, 2021, Amnesty International USA executive director Paul O’Brien and and Amnesty International Israel executive director Molly Malekar…
August 25, 2021
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Amnesty International USA and nine other organizations press President Biden to speed evacuations
On August 20, 2021, Amnesty International USA joined nine other organizations to press President Biden to speed evacuations of Afghanistan’s…
August 20, 2021
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Vice President Harris: Center Human Rights in Vietnam
In recent years, human rights abuses have increased significantly in Vietnam. The United States can play a powerful role in…
August 16, 2021
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As the Taliban completes its takeover of Afghanistan, Amnesty International and Freedom House call on the Biden administration to do more to protect human rights
On August 15, 2021, Amnesty International joined Freedom House to send a letter to President Biden callingon the White House…
August 15, 2021
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Amnesty International USA and 84 Civil Society Organizations call on Biden Administration to Designate New 18-month TPS For Ethiopia
Amnesty International USA joined over 80 organizations calling on Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas and Secretary of State Blinken to…
August 4, 2021