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In Brazil's Lawless Shanty-Towns, Women Face Devastating Toll of Violence, Finds Amnesty

In Brazil's Lawless Shanty-Towns, Women Face Devastating Toll of Violence, Finds Amnesty International Report

(New York) - Amnesty International reveals the devastating toll of violence against women in Brazil's lawless "favelas," or shanty-towns, in a new report released today that highlights abuse of women both by drug gangs and by police. Growing numbers of women - due to deprivation or under duress -- are hiding guns or transporting illegal drugs as "mules" and end up in Brazil's overcrowded, unsanitary prison system, subject to beatings, torture and rape..

By Amnesty International, USA.

Human Rights Policy Resource.

Musician Tom Morello, Moazzam Begg Tackle Human Rights Abuses During Amnesty International Annual

Musician Tom Morello, Moazzam Begg Tackle Human Rights Abuses During Amnesty International Annual Conference in D.C.

(Washington, D.C.) -- Eight hundred Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) members and activists from across the country will tackle some of the most pressing human rights issues facing the world today at the organization's 2008 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Washington, D.C., from April 25-28. The conference, Ignite Hope. Advocate Change, kicks off on Friday night in Arlington, VA, and concludes Monday on Capitol Hill with a lobby day to call on Congress to increase efforts to stop violence against women globally..

By Amnesty International USA.

Human Rights Policy Resource.

Israel/Occupied Palestinian Territories: Full investigation needed into Israeli army killing

Israel/Occupied Palestinian Territories: Full investigation needed into Israeli army killing of civilians

The Israeli government should immediately order a full and independent investigation into yesterday’s killings of Palestinian civilians by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip, Amnesty International said today.

By Amnesty International, USA.

Humanitarian Intervention Policy Resource.

Amnesty International Brings 'The Children of Darfur' Photo Tour to New Orleans, April 10-20

Amnesty International Brings 'The Children of Darfur' Photo Tour to New Orleans, April 10-20

(New York) - Award-winning photographer Ron Haviv and Mahmoud Braima, a Darfuri displaced by the violence in his homeland, will speak at noon, Saturday, April 19 as part of an Amnesty International-sponsored photo exhibit of children from the war-torn Darfur region of Sudan. The event, co-sponsored by the organization ?Voices from Darfur? and the New Orleans' 5th Annual Human Rights Festival, will take place at the Zeitgeist Multi-disciplinary Arts Center in New Orleans, LA, and is free and open to the public. The photos will remain on display through Sunday, April 20 (details below). .

By Amnesty International, USA.

Humanitarian Intervention Policy Resource.

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