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Amnesty International is calling for a New Global Deal on human rights, because of a human rights investment gap by world leaders.
"It's not just the economy, it's a human rights crisis – the world is sitting on a social, political and economic time bomb," said Irene Khan.
Violence is a daily reality for women in societies throughout the world.
During 2008, at least 2,390 people were known to have been executed around the world.
Working with human rights defenders has been at the heart of Amnesty International's work.
Global poverty – exacerbated by the financial crisis – has created a platform for human rights change.
The counter terrorism operations of governments have resulted in illegal detention, torture and impunity.
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Denied protection in Turkey – refugees unlawfully detained
