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Lessons of the Debate Over Ireland’s Blasphemy Law
November 14, 2013
Recently, Ireland’s Convention on the Constitution discussed removing the offense of blasphemy from Irish law. Currently, a person found guilty of publishing or uttering “blasphemous…
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Egypt Human Rights Concerns Persist Despite End of State of Emergency
November 13, 2013
U.S. Should Offer Help in Combating Widespread Sexual Harassment Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today cautioned that while the formal Egyptian state of emergency may…
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Dr. Denis Mukwege, Film 42: The Jackie Robinson Story to Receive Awards during Tonight’s Human Rights First Dinner
October 23, 2013
New York City – Tonight at Human Rights First’s annual awards dinner at Chelsea Piers in New York City, renowned Congolese gynecologist and activist Dr.…
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U.S. Should Set Clear Conditions for Egyptian Aid Restoration
October 9, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today urged the Obama Administration to clarify the conditions under which it would restore aid to Egypt. Yesterday, the…
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U.S. Leadership Needed as Egyptian Violence Escalates
October 7, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First condemns the violence that occurred near Cairo on Sunday, which left 51 people dead and more than 240 injured.…
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United States Should Send a Strong Message on Syrian Refugees at High-Level Meeting Next Week
September 27, 2013
Next week in Geneva, foreign ministers will convene to discuss ways to support Syria’s neighbors as they host hundreds of thousands of refugees. The United…
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Top Ten Questions Malinowski Should Face during Today’s Confirmation Hearing
September 24, 2013
This afternoon, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold its confirmation hearing for Assistant Secretary of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor nominee Tom Malinowski. The…
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House Hearing Demonstrates the Need for U.S. Leadership on Protection of Syrian Refugees
September 20, 2013
As the number of Syrian refugees registered in neighboring countries continues to rise beyond the two million mark, reports continue to emerge of Syria’s neighbors…
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Syrian Refugees Face Rising Fears in Egypt
September 20, 2013
When Syrian refugees first arrived in Egypt, they were welcomed as brothers and sisters who, just like their hosts, sought freedom from an oppressive regime.…
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Patterson Confirmation Hearing Offers Senators Chance to Question Future of Middle East Policy
September 18, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First urges members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to ask Ambassador Anne Patterson challenging questions about U.S. policy in the…
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Civil Society Under Assault: Global Repercussions and U.S. Responses
September 5, 2013
Thursday, September 12, 2013 8:45am – 2:00pm Welcoming Remarks and Panel Discussion I: Defending the Freedom of Association Panel Discussion I: Defending the Freedom of Association…
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Egyptian Military Continues Politically-Motivated Judicial Harassment
August 26, 2013
New York City – Human Rights First said today that the targeting of political activists in Egypt further undermines confidence in the military-backed government. Media reports…