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Glamour Names Egypt’s “Facebook Girl” as Woman of the Year
November 10, 2011
Glamour Magazine honors Esraa Abdel Fattah as a “Woman of the Year” for her leadership in organizing the historic Tahrir Square movement in Egypt earlier…
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Women Continue to Struggle During Post-Arab Spring Transitions
November 2, 2011
Washington, DC – In testimony submitted today as the Senate Subcommittee on Global Women’s Issues holds a hearing to discuss challenges and opportunities for women…
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Jaleela Al Salman Released, Countless Others Remain Jailed
November 1, 2011
Washington, DC—Human Rights First today expressed relief at reports that Jaleela Al Salman, Vice President of the Bahraini Teachers Association, has been released from jail.…
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Ambassador Ford Evacuation Underscores Need for Continued U.S. Engagement
October 24, 2011
Washington, DC – Human Rights First urges the U.S. Department of State to continue to show solidarity with Syrian human rights defenders and members of the…
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U.S. Delay in Bahrain Arms Sale Praised
October 19, 2011
Washington, DC – Human Rights First today praised the United States government’s decision to hold off on the sale of $53 million in arms to Bahrain because of the…
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Bahrain Security Forces Re-arrest Female Teacher
October 18, 2011
Washington, DC – Human Rights First is concerned for the safety of Bahraini teacher Jaleela Al Salman, who was rearrested in a night raid conducted early this morning.…
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Tortured Bahraini Women Show Why U.S. Arms Sale Must Stop
October 18, 2011
In this special edition of FirstCast, we feature the voices of two brave women who have been detained the longest in Bahrain in connection to…
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Tell Congress: Stop Rewarding Dictators with Weapons!
October 12, 2011
Good news! Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Congressman James McGovern (D-MA) have stepped up and are leading the fight in Congress to stop the arms…
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Sen. Wyden, Rep. McGovern Praised for Action to Halt Bahrain Arms Sale
October 7, 2011
Washington, DC – Human Rights First commends the leadership shown by Representative Jim McGovern (D-Massachusetts) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) as they fight to halt the…
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Ambassador Ford’s Confirmation Praised
October 4, 2011
Washington, DC — Human Rights First applauds the U.S. Senate’s unanimous confirmation of Robert Ford to be U.S. Ambassador to Syria. The group said Ford’s…
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Bahrain Military Court Condemns Doctors to Long Prison Terms
September 29, 2011
Washington, DC – Human Rights First today criticized the Bahrain military court for its decision to sentence 20 doctors and other medical professionals who treated injured…
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U.S. Congress urged to Block Sale of Arms to Bahrain Dictatorship
September 29, 2011
Washington, DC – Human Rights First has joined with a dozen other human rights organizations to urge members of the U.S. Congress to block a proposed…