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Response to President Trump's comments that 'waterboarding works'Press release 26 Jan 2017
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Theresa May should tell Donald Trump about 'widespread fear' on human rights during Washington meetingPress release 26 Jan 2017
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Trump’s global gag is a devastating blow for women’s rightsJust days after the huge demonstrations for women's rights around the globe, US President Donald Trump put the rights of women at risk by reinstating the so-called 'global gag rule'. We explain what that is and why it's incredibly dangerous for women's…
Blog post 26 Jan 2017 -
Urgent Action good news: Obama commutes Chelsea Manning's sentence
With less than a week left in his term, former President Barack Obama commuted Chelsea Manning’s sentence on 17 January. While this welcome move was long overdue, the US government must now investigate the potential human rights violations that she…
Urgent action outcomes 26 Jan 2017 -
Amnesty promises to fight Trump's efforts to close US bordersPress release 25 Jan 2017
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USA: Trump's Dakota Pipeline decision is 'shameful' sidelining of indigenous peoplePress release 24 Jan 2017
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End Action: Execution in Virginia after clemency denied in USA
Ricky Gray was executed in Virginia on the evening of 18 January after the governor denied clemency. He was sentenced to death for the murder of two young children during a burglary in 2006 and to life imprisonment for the murder of their parents.
Urgent action outcomes 23 Jan 2017 -
US presidential inauguration: Trump must drop 'hateful rhetoric' and respect human rightsPress release 20 Jan 2017
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Standing up for human rights under President Trump’s administrationThe eyes of the world are on Washington DC as a new U.S. president takes the oath of office. Donald J. Trump and his administration will assume responsibility for upholding the laws of the land – including the United States’ obligations to protect human…
Blog post 20 Jan 2017 -
What does a Trump administration mean for women around the world?The environment for women’s rights activism today looks very different from just a year ago, and with the new Trump administration on the cards, woman and girls must brace themselves for the next four years – it could get ugly.
Blog post 18 Jan 2017 -
Time to stand against hate and division on both sides of the AtlanticDonald Trump's toxic rhetoric on immigration has caused fear and uncertainty within many communities, and encouraged extremists advocating xenophobia and hatred. But resistance and solidarity does offer hope to those most at risk.
Blog post 18 Jan 2017 -
Urgent Action: Mental health experts support clemency in USA
Ricky Gray is scheduled to be executed in Virginia on 18 January. More than 50 mental health professionals have written to the state governor in support of clemency in view of the prisoner’s childhood of severe sexual and physical abuse and its impact on…
Urgent action outcomes 16 Jan 2017 -
USA: 'final plea' to Obama to close GuantánamoPress release 10 Jan 2017
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USA: Angola 3's Albert Woodfox calls on Obama to release jailed Native American Leonard PeltierPress release 05 Jan 2017
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Urgent Action: Demand commutation for Chelsea Manning in USA
Chelsea Manning was sentenced to 35 years in prison after disclosing classified information – some of which pointed to potential human rights violations – after a trial marred by due process shortcomings. President Obama must commute her sentence before…
Urgent action outcomes 08 Dec 2016 -
Urgent Action update: Demand clemency for Native American activist
Native American activist Leonard Peltier has been imprisoned in the USA for over 40 years despite concerns over the fairness of his trial. President Obama must grant him clemency before he leaves office.
Urgent action outcomes 07 Dec 2016 -
USA: halting of Dakota oil pipeline is 'important victory' for indigenous peoplesPress release 05 Dec 2016
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Urgent Action good news: Texas court blocks execution
On 2 December, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued a stay of execution to John Battaglia, a 61-year-old man who was scheduled to be executed in Texas on 7 December.
Urgent action outcomes 05 Dec 2016 -
Standing Rock: a major victory for Indigenous people and their rightsFreedom of expression is a human right. But at Standing Rock, North Dakota, it’s under threat. We’re calling on police to respect, protect and fulfil Indigenous people’s right to peaceful protest.
Press release 29 Nov 2016 -
Urgent Action: In USA mental competence at issue as execution set
John Battaglia, aged 61, is scheduled to be executed in Texas on 7 December. He was sentenced to death for killing his two young daughters in 2001.
Urgent action outcomes 23 Nov 2016
