Amnesty Researchers Share Their Biggest Human Rights Concerns in 2023-24

The United States of America continues to be a critical focus for Amnesty International’s global research on human rights. Each year, Amnesty researchers share their biggest concerns about the state of human rights in various countries, including the United States of America.

Main Body

Escalating Conflicts and Lack of International Law

In 2023, Amnesty International’s research indicated an alarming trend where powerful governments have undermined effective international rule of law. This has led to escalating conflicts and a breakdown in global legal frameworks. The report highlighted that civilians are the most vulnerable in these situations.

Human Rights Violations in the United States

In recent years, Amnesty International identified several human rights issues in the United States, including racism, anti-immigrant sentiments, and threats to democracy. These factors persistently impact marginalized communities within the country. The 2024 Human Rights Report will continue this trend of uncovering these issues.

New and Emerging Human Rights Issues

Amnesty International researchers have identified several new and emerging human rights challenges that require immediate attention, such as climate change impacts on indigenous communities and digital surveillance concerns in the tech industry. These topics reflect an evolving landscape where existing protections are being tested or challenged.

Civilian Rights Threats

While significant strides have been made by the Biden administration to support human rights, particularly for women's rights and LGBTQ+ rights, threats remain persistent. Amnesty researchers continue to monitor these areas closely to ensure that no gains are undermined and further protections are established.

Conclusion

Amnesty International’s researchers share their biggest concerns about the state of human rights in 156 countries each year. In 2023-24, they focused on escalating conflicts, racism at the heart of some armed conflicts and responses to them, threats to democracy, and new emerging issues such as climate change impacts and digital surveillance.

Amnesty International continues its research efforts to ensure that all human rights are upheld, regardless of location. This includes monitoring and reporting on both regional and global trends to provide comprehensive insights into the current state of human rights worldwide.

Sources

• https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2024/04/amnesty-researchers-share-their-biggest-human-rights-concerns-in-2023-24/
• https://www.amnesty.org/en/location/americas/north-america/united-states-of-america/report-united-states-of-america/
• https://www.amnestyusa.org/reports/the-state-of-the-worlds-human-rights-april-2024/
• https://www.amnestyusa.org/learn/reports/
• https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2024/country-chapters/united-states
• https://amnesty.org.nz/amnesty-researchers-human-rights-concerns-2023-24
• https://preview.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/
• https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2022/country-chapters/united-states
• https://amnesty.org.nz/state-of-the-worlds-human-rights-2024
• https://www.amnesty.org/en/documents/pol10/5670/2023/en/