We found 505 results for “Religious Freedom”.
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U.S. Should Set Clear Conditions for Egyptian Aid Restoration
October 9, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today urged the Obama Administration to clarify the conditions under which it would restore aid to Egypt. Yesterday, the…
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Top Ten Questions Malinowski Should Face during Today’s Confirmation Hearing
September 24, 2013
This afternoon, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold its confirmation hearing for Assistant Secretary of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor nominee Tom Malinowski. The…
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10 Key U.S. Allies with Antigay Laws Even Worse than Russia’s
September 24, 2013
By Sharon Kelly McBride This is a cross-post from The Huffington Post. When President Vladimir Putin signed the anti-gay “propaganda” bill on June 30th, he was…
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A Celebration of U.S. Diversity, Instead of Qur’an Burning
September 16, 2013
Last week, when Terry Jones decided to use his First Amendment right to freedom of speech, to insult Muslims by burning the Qur’an, he was…
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Dr. King’s Legacy Inspires Defenders Beyond U.S. Borders
August 28, 2013
Fifty years ago today Dr. Martin Luther King delivered his historic “I Have a Dream” speech. His remarks from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial…
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Pussy Riot Day of Solidarity
August 16, 2013
By Innokenty Grekov Fighting Discrimination Program One year ago three members of Pussy Riot were convicted of “hooliganism motivated by religious hatred” for staging a…
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Asylum and the Border: Setting the Record Straight
August 14, 2013
Over the last few days, several news outlets have produced pieces relating to protection requests at the border that reflect —and sow—confusion about the complex…
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IOC Urged to Clarify Comment on Russia’s Antigay Law
August 13, 2013
New York City – Human Rights First urges the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to clarify recent statements made suggesting that it will punish athletes who stand…
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United States Urged to Respect the Principle of Asylum as it Navigates Snowden Case
August 1, 2013
New York City – As accused NSA-leaker Edward Snowden reportedly leaves the Moscow airport under an agreement with Russian authorities, Human Rights First cautions that how…
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House Oversight of Asylum Requests at Border Should Focus on Protection of Vulnerable Groups
July 17, 2013
Washington, D.C. –Human Rights First urges members of Congress at today’s House Oversight Committee Subcommittee on National Security hearing on “Border Security Oversight, Part III: Examining…
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What Deputy Secretary Burns Should Tell the New Egyptian Government
July 15, 2013
Washington, D.C. – While he is in Egypt this week, Deputy Secretary of State William Burns rightly began to outline to the new Egyptian government and…
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Six Steps for the U.S. to Support Egypt’s Successful Transition to Democracy
July 9, 2013
Washington, D.C. – As Egypt’s interim leaders announce their plan to elect a new president and parliament within the next six months, Human Rights First has…