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9/11 Anniversary: Civil and Human Rights Groups Commit to Respect for Diversity, Safety, Security
August 31, 2011
Washington, D.C. – On a press conference call today, national civil rights, human rights, civil liberties, Muslim, Jewish, and South Asian groups introduced their statement…
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Wartime Contracting Report Makes Clear Case for Reforms
August 31, 2011
As Nisoor Square Anniversary Approaches, CEJA Legislation Lingers in Congress Washington, D.C.—Today, as the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan released its final…
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Rumsfeld Ruling Paves Way for Accountability
August 9, 2011
Washington, DC – Human Rights First today said Monday’s 7th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to allow two U.S. citizens alleging torture to proceed with…
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Afghanistan “Kill Team” Whistleblower Plea Renews Calls for Report Release
August 3, 2011
Washington, DC – In the wake of news that the U.S. soldier who first reported civilian murders carried out by a group of American soldiers…
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Human Rights First Applauds President Obama’s Nomination of a U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain
July 1, 2011
Washington, D.C.— Human Rights First applauds President Obama’s nomination of an ambassador to Bahrain. This has been a critical request from the Bahraini human rights…
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Justice Decision a Positive Step, But Further Investigations Needed
June 30, 2011
Washington, D.C.—Attorney General Holder’s decision to open a full criminal investigation into the death of two individuals in U.S. custody is a step in the…
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Pride Month: Celebrating and Advocating for LGBTI Persons Around the World
June 24, 2011
June is Pride Month, celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex rights around the world. Here in the United States, supporters of LGBTI rights are…
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Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Bill on U.S. Civilian Contractor Accountability Abroad
June 23, 2011
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Senate made significant strides in closing a pernicious accountability gap for private contractors who commit serious crimes while deployed abroad.…
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“What the ladies did”—Bahraini Women Speak Out Against the Regime
June 22, 2011
Activists Zainab Al-Khawaja, Asma Darwish and Sawsan Jawad were arrested at a sit-in last Wednesday at the United Nations House in Manama, Bahrain. The three…
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Good Vibes from South Africa: Foreign Policy Breakthrough, Michelle Obama’s Visit
June 21, 2011
First Lady Michelle Obama landed in Pretoria, South Africa, late on Monday night, embarking on her first major solo trip. The agenda focuses on youth…
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House and Senate Introduce Bill on U.S. Civilian Contractor Accountability Abroad
June 6, 2011
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congress takes a significant step in closing an alarming accountability gap over civilian contractors who commit serious crimes abroad, a concern long raised…
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Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Extending Criminal Jurisdiction to U.S. Contractors Fielded Abroad
May 25, 2011
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee will be holding a hearing titled, “Holding Criminals Accountable: Extending Criminal Jurisdiction to Government Contractors and Employees…