We found 667 results for “Accountability”.
VFAI Leader Spotlight
Leader Spotlight: Jess Bell
October 22, 2016
As part of United Religions Initiative North America’s #TangibleHope campaign, Veterans for American Ideals is recognizing veteran leaders who are continuing their service by building…
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Iraqi Activists, Film Eye in the Sky to Receive Awards During Human Rights First Dinner Tonight
October 19, 2016
New York City – Tonight at the 2016 Human Rights First Award Dinner at Chelsea Piers in New York City, the organization will honor Iraqi human rights activists Khaleel…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: October 11, 2016
October 11, 2016
Top Items United Nations Last week the U.N. Security Council voted to elect former prime minister of Portugal António Guterres as the next Secretary-General of the United…
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U.N. Security Council Elects Former High Commissioner on Refugees as Secretary-General
October 6, 2016
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today welcomed the U.N. Security Council vote to elect former prime minister of Portugal António Guterres as the next Secretary-General of…
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Administration Urged to Implement Executive Order to Increase Transparency of Drone Strikes
October 6, 2016
Washington, D.C.—In a letter sent today Human Rights First, along with 11 human rights, civil liberties, and faith organizations, urged President Obama to take steps to implement…
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Central Asia Follows Russia’s Lead, Undermining Human Rights at OSCE
October 5, 2016
(Photo courtesy of U.S. Mission to the OSCE) Last week the largest annual human rights conference in Europe brought together governments and human rights defenders…
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Turkmenistan Disappearances: No News is Very Bad News
September 15, 2016
Since Turkmenistan gained independence in 1991, all forms of dissent have completely been repressed. Throughout the 2000s, Turkmenistan’s first president, dictator Saparmurat Niyazov (also known…
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Human Rights First Urges U.S. Action on Bahrain Following Nabeel Rajab Case Developments
September 6, 2016
Washington, D.C.—Following this weekend’s adjournment in the ongoing case against prominent human rights defender Nabeel Rajab, Human Rights First urged the Bahraini regime to drop…
Fact Sheet
Ten Steps the Administration Can Take to Improve Transparency and Accountability for Drone Strikes and Targeted Killing
September 1, 2016
THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION has repeatedly committed to increased transparency and accountability, including with respect to national security, counterterrorism, and military operations. The administration has recently taken important…
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Comprehensive Plan Details How U.S. Should Lead on Global Refugee Crisis
August 31, 2016
Washington, D.C. — Human Rights First today released “Respecting Rights and Securing Solutions,” a comprehensive plan for how the United States should address the global refugee…
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Cambodian Labor Trafficking Victims Sue U.S.-Based Seafood Suppliers
August 18, 2016
By Lewis Golove Survivors of human trafficking in the multi-billion dollar seafood industry filed suit this summer in federal court against California-based seafood importers that supply large…
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Obama Administration Discloses Previously Classified Procedures for Authorizing Force Outside “Areas of Active Hostilities”
August 7, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First is calling yesterday’s release of the Obama Administration’s official policy document governing approval procedures for counterterrorism strikes – including by…