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Today, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) announced the appointment of Paul O’Brien as its new Executive Director, following an extensive global search that led the Board of Directors to unanimously pick O’Brien to assume the leadership of AIUSA. O’Brien, who officially joins AIUSA on April 15, brings a wealth of experience in international leadership, coming to the organization after 14 years at Oxfam America where he oversaw campaigning, policy, and advocacy.
O’Brien is joining AIUSA at a time of both great opportunity and unprecedented challenges to human rights in the U.S. and around the world. While the Biden administration has taken welcome steps to address human rights abuses and harmful policies affecting communities here and abroad, O’Brien and AIUSA will continue to advocate for a much bolder, transformational strategy that places human rights at the forefront of all domestic and foreign policies.
Highlights of Bidenâs Inauguration Day: The Ceremonies, Parades, Protests and Performances
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Hereâs what our reporters and photographers saw as the tumultuous Trump era drew to a close and a new chapter began for the United States.
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Fireworks erupted near the White House at the end of President Bidenâs daylong inauguration festivities.Credit.Jason Andrew for The New York Times
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As Demi Lovato performed Bill Withersâs groovy tune â accompanied by cameos from health care workers â the new president danced in the Oval Office alongside the first lady and with one of his grandchildren in his arms.