We found 737 results for “Accountability”.
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Following Dubious Results in Chechnya, Russian Government Urged to Undertake Legitimate Investigation
May 12, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today condemned the Russian government’s claim that it has concluded its investigation of human rights abuses in Chechnya and found no evidence of mass detention and torture of gay…
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Renewed Call for Action to Protect Gay Men Following Announcement of Russian Investigation in Chechnya
May 5, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Following reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to speak to law enforcement officials about the continued abuse and detention of over one hundred gay…
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Secretary Kelly Wrongly Implies Majority of Asylum Seekers Present False Claims
May 4, 2017
New York City—Human Rights First today expressed alarm over statements made this morning by Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly in which he implied that the vast…
Blog
Human Rights in Egypt: One Prisoner’s Release is Not Enough
May 2, 2017
During his recent visit to Egypt, Pope Francis met with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and pointedly reminded him: “History does not forgive those who preach justice, but…
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Funding Bill Maintains U.S. Support for Refugees, Wartime Allies
May 1, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today said that the compromise fiscal year 2017 funding bill put forth by Congress yesterday contains several provisions that would maintain American support for refugees. The…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: May 1, 2017
May 1, 2017
By Mary Elizabeth Margolis Top Items Sebastian Gorka Ousted from White House New reports indicate that Sebastian Gorka is likely to be removed from his current position…
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TVPRA Would Strengthen U.S. Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
April 27, 2017
Washington, D.C.–Human Rights First today welcomed the introduction of The Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) today in the House. This bipartisan bill introduced…
Blog
TVPRA: Continuing the Fight against Modern Slavery
April 27, 2017
The Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) is a landmark human trafficking law, first passed in 2000, that outlines the U.S. government’s policy on human trafficking.…
Letter
A Letter from the President to Certain Congressional Committee Chair
April 20, 2017
Dear Mr. Chairman: In accordance with section 1264 of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Subtitle F, Public Law 114-328)(the “Act”) I have enclosed…
Fact Sheet, Video
Crackdown on Gay Men in Chechnya
April 20, 2017
GET THE FACTS: CRACKDOWN ON GAY AND BISEXUAL MEN IN CHECHNYA Gay and Bisexual Men in Chechnya Under Attack On April 1, 2017, independent Russian…
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Haley Applauded for Pressing for Accountability in Chechnya
April 18, 2017
New York City—Human Rights First today praised to U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley for pressing for accountability over the ongoing persecution of…
GET THE FACTS: CRACKDOWN ON GAY AND BISEXUAL MEN IN CHECHNYA
April 18, 2017
SHARE ON FACEBOOK TAKE ACTION DONATE Gay and Bisexual Men in Chechnya Under Attack On April 1, 2017, independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta reported that…