Fact Sheet

Remarks by Brian Dooley: Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Briefing on Bahrain

February 11, 2016

Thank you to the Lantos Commission for today’s briefing, and to Congressman McGovern for his continued commitment to the struggle for human rights in Bahrain.…

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“Enhanced Interrogation” Explained

February 10, 2016

The CIA’s Detention and Interrogation Program allowed the use of so-called “enhanced interrogation techniques” on detainees captured after 9/11. It was conducted between 2002 and…

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End Modern Slavery Initiative Act

January 14, 2016

S.553: END MODERN SLAVERY INITIATIVE ACT OF 2015

Modern slavery is the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world. It is a profit driven business;…

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LGBT Issues in the Dominican Republic

January 12, 2016

“Remember, all people have the right to equal treatment under the law. Be kind to your enemies and through your kindness and acceptance of them,…

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Texas Courts Should Grant New Trial in Death Penalty Case

December 18, 2015

Nicaraguan national Bernardo Aban Tercero is scheduled for execution on August 26, 2015

Despite an Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) opinion recognizing serious due…

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Global Respect Act

December 17, 2015

Supporters: Human Rights Campaign, the Council for Global Equality, Human Rights First, PFLAG National, and American Jewish World Service 

There is an alarming…

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Harris Poll: Americans Want Stronger U.S. Leadership on Key Human Rights Issues

December 9, 2015

This presentation contains results from two surveys:

•2,023 American Adults   Conducted November 12-19, 2015 •2,016 American Adults  Conducted November 19-23, 2015

These surveys were…

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Stemming the Tide of Extremism in Greece: Recommendations for the United States

December 2, 2015

The Obama Administration can take the following steps now to combat the rise of hate parties in Greece and the erosion of democratic norms and…

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