Palestinian surgeon Dr. Khaled Al Serr was just released from Israeli detention after spending more than six months without charges of trial. Amnesty has been campaigning and advocating for Dr. Al Serr ever since he was taken by Israeli forces while working at a hospital in Gaza, along with other healthcare workers. For over five months, his family did not know if he was safe or even alive. We are so grateful for the thousands of you who helped amplify calls for his release.

On the heels of this great news, please join us in continuing to campaign for those Palestinians who are still detained, including journalists Nidal and Haitham.

Education activist Ahmad Fahim Azimi was just released after 11 months in prison. He should never have been jailed for promoting girls' rights to access education. His arrest, arbitrary detention, and unfair trial were against international human rights law.

Since its return to power in Afghanistan, the Taliban has detained, tortured, and in some cases killed activists, journalists, poets, and others across the country.

Thank you to all who worked tirelessly calling for his release.

A group of U.S. Senators led by Sen. Bernie Sanders just introduced a collection of new resolutions seeking to block certain arms sales to the government of Israel based on humanitarian and human rights grounds, and we have a limited time period to get our senators to help pass them.(1)

Amnesty has found evidence that U.S.-made weapons have been repeatedly used by Israeli forces in unlawful and deadly attacks on Palestinian civilians.

In the midst of profound human suffering in Gaza, the U.S. can play a HUGE role in saving thousands of civilian lives by immediately ending arms transfers to the Israeli military used to commit violations of international law. Act now to keep the pressure on your elected lawmakers.

“As November 5th nears, the world is watching to see whether Americans will elect leaders who will actively protect human rights here and worldwide — or leaders who will deny them. Either way, the 2024 U.S. elections will be critical for human rights, both at home and around the world.”

“For months, our members have been urging candidates to embrace AIUSA’s human rights platform to advance a better future for all. … So, get out there and vote like your rights are on the ballot — because they are!”

Read Paul’s full note here!

And make sure to explore our election toolkit so you are prepared to take action in November.

Here at Amnesty, we shine a light on injustices wherever and whenever they occur. We are proud to be a source of truth. Read more about how our research helps to provide context and action on critical human rights issues in the news:

USA Today story on the death penalty
“Globally in 2023, the number of people put to death jumped by 30%, making it the deadliest year in nearly a decade, according to a report released Tuesday by Amnesty International.”

CNN story on asylum-seekers fleeing political violence
“More than a hundred people have been killed and hundreds more seriously injured during the government’s crackdown on demonstrations since 2019, according to Amnesty International.”

Vox story on U.S. border policies
“...Amnesty International USA sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Harris earlier this month making clear that they would organize against the ‘harmful Senate border bill now and in the future.”

Associated Press story on the U.N. General Assembly
“...Amnesty International also urged Israel to heed the call to end its occupation.”