We found 509 results for “Religious Freedom”.
The Unforgiving Line between Persecution, Protection, and Limbo
October 1, 2010
by Annie Sovcik, Human Rights First Advocacy Counsel Deadlines are everywhere – income taxes must be filed by April 15th to avoid a penalty from…
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Human Rights First Statement on 9th Anniversary of 9/11
September 10, 2010
Washington, DC – Today, Human Rights First issued the following statement marking the ninth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, that resulted in…
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An Open Letter to George W. Bush: Speak Out Against anti-Muslim Bigotry
September 9, 2010
By Tad Stahnke, Director of Policy and Programs Opposition came to a head these last few days against the “Burn a Koran Day” (now canceled). President…
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Clinton Speech Should Make Clear America’s Commitment To Human Rights
September 8, 2010
Washington, DC Today, Secretary Hilary Clinton is scheduled to make a major foreign policy address setting out the Obama Administration’s vision for U.S. global leadership…
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10 Reasons NOT to Burn a Koran–and How to Fight Bigotry
September 8, 2010
Opposition is mounting to the “Burn a Koran Day” scheduled for September 11th in Florida. General David Petraeus said it could harm our troops, Secretary of State Hillary…
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Will George W. Bush Speak Out?
September 3, 2010
9/11 is a week away. Instead of remembering our loss with an affirmation of our nation’s unity and confidence, some politicians are eager to exploit…
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Bush Administration Officials Supported Tolerance, Freedom of Religion
September 2, 2010
“This new enemy seeks to destroy our freedom and impose its views. We value life; the terrorists ruthlessly destroy it. We value education; the terrorists…
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Human Rights First Lauds Interfaith Efforts to Display Tolerance, Not Bigotry
August 27, 2010
New York City Human Rights First welcomes the efforts of more than 20 religious congregations in Gainesville, Fla. to unite in hosting a series of events…
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A Time for Tolerance: Pushing Back on Hate-filled Rhetoric around the “Ground Zero Mosque”
August 27, 2010
By Tad Stahnke, Director of Policy and Programs Crossposted from Huffington Post America treasures the relationship we have with our many Muslim friends, and we…
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Human Rights First and Muslim Advocates Call for Protection of Muslims Amid Growing Social Tensions
August 26, 2010
New York City In light of yesterday’s stabbing of a New York City cabdriver currently being investigated as an anti-Muslim hate crime, Human Rights First and Muslim Advocates made the…
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Pakistan’s Crackdown on the Internet Shows What ‘Global Blasphemy Code’ Could Look Like
July 12, 2010
By Tad Stahnke, Director of Policy and Programs Crossposted from Huffington Post Pakistani authorities recently announced they will ban 17 websites and scrutinize seven additional…
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Russian Art Curators Fined, Avoid Jail Time in Case Challenging Freedom of Expression
July 12, 2010
It’s verdict time in Moscow. In a case closely followed by Human Rights First over the past two years, two Russian art curators were ordered…