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Amnesty International works to protect human rights worldwide. We have more than 2.2 million supporters, activists and volunteers in over 150 countries, and are completely independent from government, corporate or national interests.
Fact vs. Fiction: What you need to know about the Caravan of Central Americans passing through Mexico on the way to the U.S.
Attention students! Are you interested in starting an Amnesty group at your high school, college or university? Local group 283 will help you with speakers, films, printed materials and other resources. Send an email to amnestysacramento@gmail.com
The Amnesty International Report 2017/18 documents the state of the world’s human rights in 159 countries and territories during 2017. Conflict and natural disasters pushed many into deeper poverty and insecurity; millions were forced to flee their homes and seek refuge elsewhere in their own countries or across international borders. Governments of all persuasions continued to crack down on the rights to freedom of expression, association and assembly.
For current news about human rights around the world visit the newsroom.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL USA NEWSROOM
https://www.amnestyusa.org/news/newsroom/
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Are you an educator in 7 - 12 or college? Contact us at amnestysacramento@gmail.com for information about how your classes can do Write for Rights!
More than 150 people attended the special event at the
24th Street Theater in Saramento
Refugee Journey: Rescuing Lives on October 3rd
Amnesty International, International Rescue Committee (IRC), and Doctors Without Borders co-hosted the program to offer insights into today’s world refugee emergency. The event included the short film Frontline Doctors: Winter Migrant Crisis, followed by a panel of experts who provided updates on the current situation. The evening concluded with a snack and drink reception showcasing actions that individuals and groups can do to help. Postcards advocating refugee resettlement were completed and sent, individuals signed up for future volunteer projects.
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Refugee Rights are Human Rights!
Sacramento City Council and Sacramento County Board of Supervisors passed official resolutions of support for refugees that were initiated and promoted by Amnesty International
More background information and facts on refugees here
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE SHOOTING OF
STEPHON CLARK
In response to the fatal shooting of Stephen Clark, a 22-year old unarmed man, who went by Stephon, killed on March 18 by officers of the Sacramento Police Department in the backyard of his family home, Amnesty International sent a letter detailing the organization’s concerns that the shooting violated international standards, which state that lethal force can only be used as a last resort when faced with an imminent threat of death or serious injury.
The organization also called for all investigations to be “thorough, transparent and impartial.”
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Amnesty International
Sacramento - Group 283
Sacramento, CA
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