Blog Profile / Human Rights Now: Amnesty International USA Blog
| URL : | http://blog.amnestyusa.org/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Issues & Causes / Human Rights | |
| Posts on Regator: | 1443 | |
| Posts / Week: | 9.8 | |
| Archived Since: | July 27, 2010 | |
Blog Post Archive
Can There Ever Be Justice In Guatemala?
It is very discouraging to see powerful forces in Guatemala granting Rios Montt yet another chance to escape justice. There is, however, reason to hope.
Speed Kills
With more death row mistakes than any other state, Florida should not be trying to put executions on a fast track. But that's what seems to be happening.
As the World Celebrates IDAHO, Homophobia in Russia is on the Rise
Today, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) individuals and activists around the world will recognize the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO).
HAPPENING NOW: White House Vigil to Mark 100 Days of Hunger Strike
We are holding a vigil outside the White House to send a clear message to the president: the time to close Guantanamo has come. Join us.
Turning Away From Celebrating Death
In Nebraska, support for death penalty abolition is once again on the rise; as elsewhere, legislators and the public are losing interest in pursuing death.
How To Use Social Media In Human Rights Campaigning
How can social media best be incorporated into human rights campaigning?
Escalating Attacks on Religious Minorities in Indonesia
Despite commitments made in local and international laws, the Indonesian authorities are failing to protect religious minority groups from the increasing attacks they are subject to.
Eyes on El Salvador: will officials act to #SaveBeatriz?
There has been an overwhelming amount of global support over the past few weeks for Beatriz and those in El Salvador working tirelessly on her behalf to save her life. Much of this support has emerged online via Twitter, Facebook, … Please continue reading.
Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey: Odd Men Out on Conscientious Objection
An Amnesty statement released today highlights that three European countries, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey, still refuse to protect the right to conscientious objection.
This Mother’s Day, It’s Motherhood, Not Rape, That Makes Congo the Worst Place to Be a Woman
The gross abuses associated with wartime violence against women don’t even factor into Congo’s ranking; the report cites among the highest rates of maternal mortality, child mortality, poverty, poor education and, interestingly, women’s very limited political participation.
A Mother Speaks: “I Don’t Want To Lose My Son to the Death Penalty”
The judicial system is meant to be fair, however many of those who sit on death row are up against a flawed judicial system where justice for many lives has yet to prevail.
What Would You Tell a Victim of Domestic Violence?
In Nicaragua, pressing charges may no longer be an option. The Nicaraguan government must not allow mediation to replace punishment of gender-based violence.
Guatemala’s Trial of the Decade in Ten Facts
As former Guatemalan leader General José Efraín Rios Montt's trial resumes, here are 10 reasons that show why the Central American country’s dark past is still relevant today.
Eritrea’s Independence: 20 Years of Brutal Repression
New briefing and maps expose the widespread nature of repression and extensive network of detention in Eritrea.
Why El Salvador Must Immediately #SaveBeatriz
Beatriz has been subjected to another week of cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment, and have no news regarding action by the authorities to save her life.
Repression Worsening as Putin Returns Russia to Dark Period in its History
A look at President Putin's re-criminalization of defamation and attempts to stifle free speech on the anniversary of his inauguration.
Who Wants to Kill Honduran Journalist Héctor Longino Becerra?
Unlike Amnesty, the Honduran government has not demonstrated interest in identifying and punishing those behind attacks on journalists. Take action here!
Journalists Targeted in On-Going Conflict in Syria
Amnesty International released a report on World Press Freedom Day detailing dozens of cases of journalists and media workers attacked or held in Syria since the 2011 uprising.
Get Ready to Celebrate LGBT Pride Month!
In the months leading up to Pride, Amnesty groups participating in local pride events can access the 2013 Pride Tool Kit for information and resources on LGBT human rights actions.
In Egypt, Making Fun of Authorities is No Laughing Matter
In Egypt, making fun of the authorities is no laughing matter. It's a criminal offense. Take action to stop the crackdown on freedom of expression in Egypt.