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Amnesty International USA Demonstration at the White House for an End to U.S. Hypocrisy on Human Rights
“It would be so powerful for everyone to leave their imprint, leave their mark visually to represent solidarity.”Isra Chaker, Senior…
April 12, 2024
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Amnesty International USA’s 2024 Lobby Day: Fighting for the SAFEGUARD Act
April 10, 2024
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One Amnesty: Amnesty International Section Directors Attend AIUSA’s Annual General Meeting
By Raina Fox, Consultant, Amnesty International USA Fourteen Amnesty International (AI) Section Directors and leaders from around the world, as…
March 15, 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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Roads and Race: How the Highway System Symbolizes Racial Injustice in America
By Terrance Sullivan, Director of Racial Justice, Amnesty International USA The roads are racist. Well, the roads themselves do not…
February 20, 2024
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Celebrating the Human Rights Wins of 2023
Although human rights are being gravely undermined in numerous countries across the world, Amnesty International’s supporters and activists have shown…
December 12, 2023
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Recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
This week, we recognize the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, upholding dignity, equality, and justice for…
December 11, 2023
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Generation 2048: Time to Resist, Disrupt and Transform
2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Born from the ashes of World War…
December 7, 2023
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Bringing It Home: Amnesty International USA and Avaaz Hold Demonstration Outside White House Demanding Ceasefire in Gaza
Hundreds of white-shrouded body bags were thoughtfully laid in front of the White House on November 15th in a silent…
November 21, 2023
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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
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Amnesty International USA Statement Against Antisemitism on 85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht
Today, on the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht and the International Day Against Fascism and Antisemitism, Amnesty International USA reaffirms our…
November 9, 2023
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Two Steps Forward, Two Steps Back – Updates on the Death Penalty in 2023
On 16 May, Amnesty International released its annual Death Sentences and Executions report which documents the global developments on the…
August 4, 2023