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Amnesty International

Amnesty International is a worldwide campaigning movement that works to promote all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. Its mission is to undertake research and action focussed on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights. Amnesty International has more than a million members and supporters in over 140 countries and territories. It is impartial and independent of any government, political persuasion or religious creed. It is financed largely by subscriptions and donations from its worldwide membership.  Website: www.amnesty.org
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Belarus: HRC must clearly condemn the use of the death penalty in Belarus. Oral statement to the 26th session of the UN Human Rights Council

18 June 2014 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Speeches/Statements

"The death penalty, Belarus, and the UN Human Rights Council – more of the same?" Amnesty International's written statement to the 26 th session of the UN Human Rights Council (10 - 27 June 2014)

6 June 2014 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country Reports

North Korea: UN vote a positive step to end crimes against humanity

28 March 2014 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

UN investigation brings new hope for justice in Sri Lanka

27 March 2014 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

South Sudan: the human rights situation requires the urgent attention of the Human Rights Council

25 March 2014 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Speeches/Statements

Chad: Amnesty International regrets Chad's failure to prevent, respect and protect fundamental human rights

21 March 2014 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Speeches/Statements

China: Attempt to block tribute to rights activist at UN 'an insulting ploy'

20 March 2014 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

Myanmar: Success of transition requires Special Rapporteur's mandate to be extended

14 March 2014 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Speeches/Statements

Iran: Joint letter to Member States of the Human Rights Council

12 March 2014 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Country News

North Korea: The Human Rights Council must take action to ensure an end to crimes against humanity in Democratic Republic of Korea: Amnesty International's written statement to the 25th session of the UN Human Rights Council (3 - 28 March 2014)

3 March 2014 | Publisher: Amnesty International | Document type: Speeches/Statements

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