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Read WIRE and take action against the death penalty
“I can’t believe he’s not here anymore,” Lubou Kavalyoua told WIRE about her son, Ulad, who was executed and buried in secret last year. She still doesn’t know where his grave is. Read their story on page 18 in WIRE … Continue reading
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Euro 2012 fans escape serious police abuse, but what human rights legacy for Ukraine?
By Max Tucker, Amnesty International’s Ukraine campaigner, in Kyiv Euro 2012 ended on a high in Kyiv Sunday as winners Spain put on a glittering show worthy of the extravagant fireworks display that followed. Ukrainians partied noisily in the streets … Continue reading
‘Dating Diplomats’: Diary of an arms trade lobbyist
By Alberto Estevez, AI’s Lobbying Coordinator on the Arms Trade Treaty In a vast, windowless conference hall, scores of people in suits sit behind row upon row of desks. Their manner is deadly serious – and rightly so, as they’re … Continue reading
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‘Arab Spring’ offers lesson to the world
By Salil Shetty, Secretary General, Amnesty International For those working in human rights, the events of the last week have led to some interesting but challenging debates. We have heard government officials and pundits argue that torture led to the … Continue reading
Poor women will be central to fighting Climate Change
By Emily Nevins, Head of Amnesty International’s Delegation to COP16 “We owe it to our daughters and grand-daughters” – Patricia Espinoza, President of COP16 Monday marked the start of week two of the COP16 climate change negotiations, which are taking … Continue reading