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Why Protecting Human Rights Defenders Must be a Priority for Us All
Human rights defenders risk their lives to shine a light on abuses and fight for justice while governments have failed…
January 23, 2025
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Fighting Together to Keep Abortion Information Online
As attacks on abortion access have intensified in the United States, organizations are fighting to keep accurate abortion information accessible…
December 23, 2024
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A New Obstacle to Autonomy: Removal of Abortion Information Online
Vital reproductive health and rights information has been removed from social media, and U.S. organizations are seeking transparency from Big…
December 17, 2024
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5 Ways President Biden Can Fulfill His Pledge on Human Rights
During his 2020 campaign, President Biden pledged to make human rights central to his administration. Here are 5 actions he…
December 16, 2024
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The Mistake of U.S.-Africa Policy Without Human Rights
President Trump’s Africa policy is expected to focus on private sector engagement, but he must center policy on human rights…
December 12, 2024
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On Human Rights, COP29 was Doomed from the Start
Without adequate protections for civil society organizations and human rights defenders at COP29, key voices were left out of the…
December 12, 2024
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Honoring Haitian Women Challenging Injustice and Ushering in Change in Haiti and Beyond
In the middle of the 16 days of activism against gender violence, we honor the defense done by women in…
December 10, 2024
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“If Society is to Change, People with Disabilities Must be Included in the Fight”
In honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we want to highlight disability rights activist Kyung Seok Park, who…
December 3, 2024
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Amnesty International’s Human Rights Wins of 2024
In honor of World Human Rights Day on December 10, we want to highlight some 2024 victories you helped make…
December 3, 2024
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Giving Thanks and Looking Ahead to 2025
Amnesty International USA Executive Director Paul O’Brien thanks our supporters across our powerful movement and looks forward to working together…
November 25, 2024
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Hope for Humanity: 2024 Year in Review
Amnesty International USA invites you to read our 2024 Hope for Humanity piece, which highlights the incredible impact that you…
November 7, 2024
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In Indonesia, Prabowo’s Dark Past Casts a Pall Over His Presidency
With the repressive legal landscape quickly becoming entrenched in Indonesia, Prabowo will have even more extensive powers to repress dissent.
November 7, 2024