Paul O'Brien
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Executive Director @AmnestyUSA. He/Him. Working on all the rights, and to challenge the power of those who have too much.
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08-12-2009 00:34:24
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For one in seven Americans, (47 million), a neighborhood walk means passing a recent homocide.
#Endgunviolence
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Very proud that Amnesty International USA's Board of Directors is elected by our 237,000+ membership. See the amazing roster of this year's candidates below (with bios)
Voting is now open so if you're a member, please vote!
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One day President Biden expresses concerns about the actions of Israeli forces in Rafah, the next day he plans to send them weapons. Mixed messages at best, or worse, total complicity. Unmitigated disaster he is enabling with US taxpayer $$$. My statement 👇
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'The police failed to recognize that people have the right to peacefully protest, and that the authorities have a duty to facilitate and protect protests.
Instead, they targeted, chased, and beat largely peaceful protesters,”
Smriti Singh Amnesty International Asia Director on Protests in
Paul O'Brien, ED of Amnesty International USA:
#AfghanWomen chose to work outside, dress differently, & embrace freedom; all on the believe that the int'l community would never abandon them; they were becoming leaders, ministers; incredibly brave, talented; & they WERE abandoned!
Loved my conversation with the wonderful Sarah Little for her podcast @officialmths. I shared my personal story and drivers as an activist for the human rights work we do today.
Have a listen and let me know what you think.
Looking forward to being on #TonightVMTV with some of this group tonight to talk about today's developments in Rafah and Amnesty International USA concerns. My sense:
1. the humanitarian catastrophe is worsening.
2. Israel is not serious about protecting civilians and Palestinian children
Biden risks alienating many Dems if Wednesday’s report to Congress does not seriously address whether Israel should be penalized for its actions in the war. Amanda M Klasing
cnn.com/2024/05/06/pol…
Never seen an outcry as we have today from humanitarian agencies.
OxfamAmerica Abby Maxman: 'Israel's decision to move forward with this operation in Rafah underscores just how little influence President Biden' strategy of unconditional support has yielded.'
oxfamamerica.org/press/press-re…
