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Letter from Amnesty International USA to Sec. of State Clinton re: Sexual Violence in ColombiaA letter to U.S. Secretary of State Clinton discussing practical measures and recommendations based on the issue of sexual violence against women in Columbia. Also, recommending what can be done to combat discrimination against women and girls as well as bringing such crimes to justice.
September 29, 2011
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aiusaletter_secretaryclinton_sgbvcolombiafinal1.pdfAmnesty International | 29-Sep-2011 22:16
Not In Our Name: Georgia Must Not Execute Troy Davis
Georgia's State Board of Pardons and Paroles has rejected Troy Davis' clemency petition. He faces execution on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011 at 7 pm EDT.
September 20, 2011
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Outrageous. Simply outrageous.
Amnesty International | 20-Sep-2011 15:55
U.S.: Five Countries Defy Sea Change In Global Execution Practices, According to New Amnesty International Report
A total of 31 countries abolished the death penalty in law or in practice during the last 10 years, but China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United States and Yemen carried out the most executions?in direct contradiction of international human rights law.
Amnesty International | 28-Mar-2011 07:00
Guatemala: Indigenous Farmers Evicted by Guatemalan Authorities
Amnesty International calls on the Guatemalan authorities to halt the forced evictions of indigenous farming communities which have so far left 2,500 people homeless and resulted in the death of one man, Amnesty International said today. Sixty families (some 300 people) in the San Miguelito and Campanas communities- are still at risk of being forcibly evicted.
Amnesty International | 23-Mar-2011 06:00
Cuba: Cuban Authorities Urged To End Harrassment of Dead Activist's Family
Cuban authorities continue to harrass the family of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, a human rights activist who died during a hunger strike last year. The activist's 72 year old mother, her husband, and another human rights activist were forcefully detained by authorities while walking around their village. All three have since been released, but security forces continue to limit their freedom and basic rights.
Amnesty International | 22-Feb-2011 06:00