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Human rights change starts with the facts. We have crisis investigators that turn up in war zones to dig up evidence on attacks on civilians. Our experts do accurate, cross-checked research into human rights violations by governments and others worldwide, and publish accurate and reliable reports that catalogue witness testimonies.
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Amnesty pressures governments to protect the rights of those seeking safety. We condemn any policies and practices that undermine the rights of asylum-seekers, and we campaign to free people from ICE detention in the U.S. We are currently engaged in a massive campaign to protect and support Afghan refugees who have been evacuated to the U.S., or who have fled for other countries – and are in grave danger of being returned back to a dangerous situation.
When Amnesty started its work, only 16 countries had totally abolished the death penalty. Today, that number has risen to 108 — more than half of the countries in the world. But we have more work to do.
ENDING THE DEATH PENALTY
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DEADLY FORCE
All people have the right to survive an interaction with police. Amnesty researches and exposes violations at the hands of law enforcement, and mobilizes people to take action against police violence.
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