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Erika Guevara-Rosas @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social · 2d

Humanity must prevail

Erika Guevara-Rosas @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social · 10d

On International #SafeAbortionDay, there is an important reminder: #Abortion is a #HumanRight

There are no bans on abortion, there are bans on SAFE abortions

At @amnesty.org, we demand access to safe and legal abortions worldwide

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Erika Guevara-Rosas @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social · 11d

The Trump administration’s call to ‘reframe’ the global asylum system would harm people seeking safety

Here is our explainer:
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

The Trump administration’s call to ‘reframe’ the global asylum system would harm people seeking safety

It would have a disproportionate impact on poor and racialised asylum seekers and refugees from the Global South

www.amnesty.org

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Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · 20d

Amnesty is proud to stand with many many others in calling out the few who plunder the earth at the expense of the majority. Human rights are not for sale, nor is the planet on which we all depend. @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social

We Don't Have Time @wedonthavetime.bsky.social · 21d

The richest 1% emit as much carbon pollution as the poorest 5 billion people combined.
Exploitation of Earth's resources is benefiting the wealthiest at the expense of the majority

Is our civilization worth risking for the wealthiest 1%?🚨
pollutingelite.earth

#PollutingElite

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Erika Guevara-Rosas @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social · Sep 5

The Trump administration’s decision to impose sanctions against three prominent Palestinian human rights organizations is a deeply troubling and shameful assault on human rights and the global pursuit of justice.

www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

Israel/ OPT: US sanctions against Palestinian NGOs a blatant attack on human rights

Responding to the US government’s decision to impose sanctions against Palestinian NGOs, al-Haq, Al Mezan Center for Human Rights and the Palestinian Center for Human Rights in the context of sanction...

www.amnesty.org

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Erika Guevara-Rosas @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social · Aug 26

The streets roar with outrage,
while silence echoes through the halls of power.

Israel: end the genocide against Palestinians in Gaza now!

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Laurie Hanna @lauriehanna.bsky.social · Aug 26

EW: #Lebanon: Israeli military’s destruction of civilian property and land must be investigated as war crimes - @amnesty.org investigation

"Israeli troops deliberately left a trail of devastation as they moved through the region" - @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social

www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

Lebanon: Israeli military’s deliberate destruction of civilian property and land ‘must be investigated as war crimes’

The Israeli military’s extensive and deliberate destruction of civilian property and agricultural land across southern Lebanon must be investigated as war crimes, Amnesty International said in a new b...

www.amnesty.org

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Erika Guevara-Rosas @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social · Aug 22

Famine has officially been declared in Gaza City. A devastating confirmation of what @amnesty.org and others have warned for months. This is a man-made catastrophe. This is the result of Israel's genocide.

The world’s failure to act is unforgivable

www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

Israel/OPT: States must act now to halt Israel’s military takeover of Gaza City as famine officially declared

Responding to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification’s official declaration of famine in Gaza City today, Amnesty International’s Senior Director for Research, Advocacy, Policy and Campaign...

www.amnesty.org

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Erika Guevara-Rosas @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social · Aug 21

Our latest @amnesty.org investigation exposes how the Trump Administration is using AI tools by Palantir Tech & Babel Street to deliberately target pro-Palestinian rights protestors and migrants across the country.

Read more: www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

USA/Global: Tech made by Palantir and Babel Street pose surveillance threats to pro-Palestine student protestors & migrants

The US authorities are using automated artificial intelligence (AI)-powered surveillance tools to deliberately target non-US citizens and pose risks to those who speak out for Palestinian rights, said...

www.amnesty.org

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Erika Guevara-Rosas @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social · Aug 19

A reminder on World Humanitarian Day:

Stop killing humanitarian workers...

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Erika Guevara-Rosas @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social · Aug 11

At @amnesty.org we strongly condemn Israel’s deliberate killing of journalists in an air strike on a media tent in Gaza.

Killing the messenger doesn’t change the truth. Israel continues to commit genocide against Palestinians, while the world watches in despair and some governments remain complicit

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Erika Guevara-Rosas @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social · Aug 6

Gaza is not starving, Gaza is being starved by #Israel

Israel is continuing to use starvation as a method of warfare and as a tool to commit genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip

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Laurie Hanna @lauriehanna.bsky.social · Jul 24

NEW: Iranian forces’ use of cluster munitions against Israel in ‘12 Day War’ violated international humanitarian law - @amnesty.org investigation

"Cluster munitions are inherently indiscriminate weapons that must never be used" - @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social

www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

Iran/Israel: Iranian forces’ use of cluster munitions in ‘12 Day War’ violated international humanitarian law

The Iranian forces’ use of cluster munitions during the ‘12 Day War’ with Israel was a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, Amnesty International said today. Last month, the Iranian f...

www.amnesty.org

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Erika Guevara-Rosas @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social · Jul 23

The ICJ has made it clear: protecting the climate system and the environment is essential to fully enjoy human rights.

Today’s advisory opinion is a historic win for climate justice and global accountability.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

Global: International Court of Justice’s landmark opinion bolsters fight for climate justice and accountability

Reacting to the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) first Advisory Opinion clarifying the obligations of states in respect of climate change, Mandi Mudarikwa, Head of Strategic Litigation at Amnest...

www.amnesty.org

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Erika Guevara-Rosas @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social · Jul 8

🇵🇸 Es urgente que voces del Sur global, se movilicen activamente para exigir un alto al fuego inmediato, el cese de la ocupación y el fin del genocidio

Esta tarde, estaré participando del evento vía Zoom, organizado por mis colegas de Amnistía Internacional Perú

✍🏾 amnistia.org.pe/anuncio/gaza...

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Erika Guevara-Rosas @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social · Jun 24

Amid starvation, at least 500 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces while seeking aid at the private USA-Israeli "aid" hubs in #Gaza.

While the world looks elsewhere, #Israel continues its genocide against the Palestinians in #Gaza.

Act now: amn.st/60174nC0L to #EndGazaGenocide

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Erika Guevara-Rosas @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social · Jun 24

It is deeply concerning that counter-terrorism powers are being used to target protest groups like Palestinian Action.

This is just the latest in a series of measures taken by the UK government to suppress protests, rather than applying pressure on Israel to end its genocide in Gaza.

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Climate, Economic and Social Justice @amnestycesj.bsky.social · Jun 23

As states' delegations meet in Bonn to discuss climate change, Amnesty International calls on governments to put human rights at the front and center of all negotiations and to respect international law & multilateralism. #JuneClimateMeetings #SB62
Read more here 🔗 www.amnesty.org/en/documents...

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Erika Guevara-Rosas @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social · Jun 22

Civilians must be protected, no matter what, no matter where

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Erika Guevara-Rosas @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social · Jun 17

Israeli and Iranian authorities must abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians.

Further escalation of these hostilities could have dangerous and far-reaching consequences for civilians across the region.

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Erika Guevara-Rosas @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social · Jun 17

Our recent @amnesty.org's research indicate a pattern of deliberate destruction of life-sustaining infrastructure, including some of Gaza’s most fertile agricultural land, undertaken by Israel as part of its genocide.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

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Erika Guevara-Rosas @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social · Jun 12

#Israel Israel has cut off Internet across #Gaza

This complete loss of communication poses serious risks for civilians who rely on messaging networks to alert each other about Israeli attacks

Israel continues its genocide against Palestinians & now is trying to prevent the world from witnessing it

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Erika Guevara-Rosas @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social · Jun 11

We demand the immediate and unconditional release of all international volunteers and human rights defenders of the
@freedomflotilla.bsky.social Madleen, who remain arbitrarily detained by #Israel.

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Erika Guevara-Rosas @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social · Jun 9

#Israel's operation, illegally intercepting the #Madleen's ship, violates international law and put the safety of those on the boat at risk.

We demand that the crew be released immediately and unconditionally.

Our @amnesty.org statement: www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

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Erika Guevara-Rosas @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social · Jun 7

The Gaza Freedom Flotilla must be allowed to carry out its peaceful mission safely free from intimidation or attack.

Israel must immediately lift their unlawful and inhumane blockade on Gaza, allow the unhindered flow of humanitarian aid and #StopTheGenocide.

#AllEyesOnFreedomFlotilla

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