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We defend human rights around the world. No government is beyond scrutiny. No situation is beyond hope. Follow us on Instagram
Non-Governmental & Nonprofit Organization Globalamnesty.orgJoined December 2008

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2023 GOALS 💪 Every day, we're still fighting and making huge steps towards a safer, better world for us all. We hope you can join us in the fight against injustice, we're better together 🙌
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Double standards in #Morocco where an appeals court increased the sentence of 13 migrants to 3 years in jail, while none of the security forces responsible for the unlawful killing of 37 migrants over #Melilla crossing in June were held accountable.
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🗣 Your words have power Your actions can make a difference ✍️ Writing a letter can change a life Because of you, more than 100 people have been freed from torture, harassment, or unjust imprisonment since 2001. Take action and join #W4R22 today: amn.st/60103Kexs ✍️
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Here is our checklist of hopes for Palestine in 2023: 🟡 An end to Israel's system of apartheid 🟡 An end to use of excessive force that has killed many civilians 🟡 Investigation and prosecution of all persons suspected of responsibility for crimes under international law
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You have the right to life ❤️ You have the right to rest 😴 You have the right to privacy 🔒 You have the right to education 📖 You have the right to seek asylum 🏠 These—and more—are our fundamental human rights.
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With what seems like an endless cycle of bad news in the media, it can be easy to overlook the good stories. Thankfully, amid the gloom, there were moments of progress and hope to celebrate this year. Here are some human rights wins in 2022: amn.st/60153O5jP 🥳
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Moroccan and Spanish officers inflicted widespread beatings on injured people trapped in between the fences at the border crossing. The crush left people piled on top of each other, some already dead, and was intensified as officials violently pushed more people on top.
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On June 24, at least 1,500 refugees and migrants, mostly Sudanese, attempted to cross the border between Morocco and Melilla. Moroccan and Spanish security forces used weapons such as batons, tear gas and rubber bullets in an enclosed area that people could not easily leave.
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