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Southern Evangelicals Less Likely to Support Torture When Presented with the Golden Rule

September 12, 2008

A new poll shows that a majority of Southern evangelicals support torture . . .but that support decreases when they are asked about the Golden Rule and…

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Prosecuting Terrorists: The Prosecutors’ Perspectives

September 8, 2008

New York, NY – The New York City Bar International Human Rights Committee and Human Rights First are co-sponsoring a panel discussion with leading federal…

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Reception to Honor Sr. Military Leaders’ Work to End Torture

August 25, 2008

DENVER— Human Rights First will host a reception at the Democratic National Convention honoring retired Generals and Admirals who have spoken out in support of…

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Rights Group Calls on European Officials to Raise Concern on Escalating Hate Crimes in Ukraine

August 19, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A leading human rights advocacy group has urged high-ranking European officials to use a September 9 summit meeting with Ukrainian…

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Blueprint for the Next President Provides Step-by-Step Guide to Closing Guantanamo

August 19, 2008

New York, NY – With both parties’ presumptive presidential nominees in agreement about the need to close Guantanamo, a leading human rights group…

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Pakistan’s Leaders Must Dismantle Musharraf’s Legacy

August 18, 2008

New York––The Pakistani leadership should ensure that that Pervez Musharraf’s resignation as president is followed by concrete measures to undo his attacks on the rule…

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Rights Groups Call On State Dept. To Raise Concern On Escalating Hate Crimes In Ukraine

August 7, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A coalition of leading advocacy groups, convened by Human Rights First, has called on Dan Fried, the Assistant Secretary of State for…

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8,000+ Tell Bush To Ask China To Stop Arms Transfers To Sudan

August 7, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Human rights advocates sent President Bush a clear message today when they delivered a letter to the White House, signed by more…

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