We found 211 results for “Technology”.
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Testimony Confirms Microphones in 9/11 Courtroom Could Capture Confidential Conversations
February 12, 2013
This is a crosspost from the Huffington Post. Testimony from the special 9/11 courtroom at Guantanamo Bay this morning confirmed what defense lawyers have been complaining about for…
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Lawyers Say Gitmo Audio Feed Can Capture Confidential Attorney-Client Communications
February 11, 2013
This is a crosspost from Huffington Post. The problems of holding the trial of the alleged masterminds of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at Guantanamo Bay in…
Press
Egypt’s YouTube Ban Undermines Transition to Democracy
February 10, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today said that a Cairo court ruling this weekend to block YouTube for 30 days in punishment for the webpage’s…
Press
Senators Should Ask Tough Human Rights Questions During Brennan’s Confirmation Hearing
February 6, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence will have the opportunity to question John Brennan about his qualifications to be the next…
Opinion
US News and World Report: Brennan and Obama’s Drone Playbook Must Be Debated Publicly
February 5, 2013
Op-ed by C. Dixon Osburn. John Brennan has said U.S. drone policy is “establishing precedents that other nations may follow, and not all of them…
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Defense Seeks Suspension of 9/11 Hearings Due to Fears of Govt Eavesdropping
January 31, 2013
This is a crosspost from the Huffington Post Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s lawyer on Thursday morning asked the military commission judge presiding over the trial of…
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Not Only Does 9/11 Trial Have a Censor, But No One Can Know Who It Is
January 30, 2013
This is a crosspost from Huffington Post A military commission judge’s attempt to explain Tuesday morning why the 9/11 pre-trial hearing being held at Guantanamo…
Press
Hagel Confirmation Should Feature Human Rights Issues Key to National Security
January 30, 2013
Washington, DC – Tomorrow the Senate Armed Services Committee questions Senator Chuck Hagel about his qualifications to be President Obama’s Secretary of Defense. Human Rights First urges…
Press
Obama Administration Urged to Promote and Protect Internet Freedom
January 17, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, as internet activists around the world celebrate “Internet Freedom Day” to mark the one-year anniversary of an internet blackout to protest controversial…
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Live Blog of the Human Rights Summit – Day 2
December 5, 2012
4:55 – 4) strengthening multilateral institutions to support human rights. “We would be better off trying to fix [the UN human rights] council from the…
Blueprint
How to Protect and Expand Internet Freedom
November 30, 2012
The rapid development of the Internet presents profound opportunities and challenges for U.S. interests around the world, particularly around the promotion and protection of human…
Blueprint
How to Encourage U.S. Companies to Respect Human Rights
November 30, 2012
When U.S. companies abuse or facilitate violations of human rights abroad, they undermine U.S. national interests in advancing security, economic development, and human rights. For…