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Intergovernmental Report: Hate Crime Remains a Significant Problem in Europe and North America
In response to a newly released report on Hate Crime in the OSCE Region, Human Rights First and the Anti-Defamation League issued a reaction paper highlighting the inadequate government response to hate crime. |
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| 11/16/09 | |
HRF Testimony on the Concept of Defamation of Religions
At a U.S. Congressional hearing evaluating the implications of the promotion of "Defamation of Religions," Director of Policy and Programs Tad Stahnke outlined ways for the U.S. to advance respect for freedom of expression while combating racial and religious discrimination and intolerance. |
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| 10/30/09 | |
High Level Conference on the Security Situation of Roma in Europe
On October 12, Innokenty Grekov presented HRF's research on violence against Roma and government response to hate crime at the High-Level Conference on the Security Situation of Roma. The Conference was organized by the European Roma and Travellers Forum (ERTF) in Bucharest, Romania. |
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| 10/30/09 | |
Human Rights First Welcomes U.S. Hate Crime Bill
President Obama signed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crime Prevention Act, expanding the list of protected victim categories and enabling stronger government response to hate crime in the U.S. The new law should also enhance U.S. global leadership on combating hate violence. Sign Up for the Fighting Discrimination Program's Newsletter |
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| 10/29/09 | |
Human Rights First at the 2009 OSCE Human Dimension Conference
The 2009 Human Dimension Implementation Meeting brings together official delegations and nongovernmental organizations to discuss democracy and human rights in Europe, North America, and Central Asia. HRF Statement on Aggressive Nationalism HRF Statement on Freedom of Assembly |
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| 10/01/09 | |
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