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General Assembly Resolution Condemning Syrian Crackdown Provides Opportunity for Administration to Target Enablers
November 23, 2011
On Tuesday, the U.N. General Assembly’s Human Rights Committee voted overwhelmingly to condemn the Syrian government’s brutal crackdown on civilians. The resolution is now subject…
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Egypt’s Ruling Military Council an Obstacle to Democratic Transition
November 21, 2011
New York City – Human Rights First condemns the excessive use of force by Egyptian security forces against protesters in Cairo that has resulted in…
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Excuses, Excuses: Surveillance Technology and Oppressive Regimes
November 18, 2011
By Meg Roggensack and Betsy Walters “This is a commerce of death for the companies that place this technology in the hands of dictatorships.” –…
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Excuses, Excuses: Surveillance Technology and Oppressive Regimes
November 18, 2011
By Meg Roggensack and Betsy Walters “This is a commerce of death for the companies that place this technology in the hands of dictatorships.” –…
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Egypt’s Military Rulers Must Agree to Cede Power to Allow Egypt’s Democratic Transition to Move Forward
November 17, 2011
New York City – Political parties in Egypt are planning a mass demonstration in Cairo tomorrow to protest the continuing efforts by the ruling military…
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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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Human Rights First Event to Honor Egyptian Activist, Pakistani Journalist, The Good Wife
October 26, 2011
New York City – Today, NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams will host Human Rights First’s star-studded Human Rights Awards dinner, honoring renowned Egyptian activist Basem Fathy and…
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Egyptian State Television Investigation Reflects Need for Black Sunday Inquiry, Legislative Reform
October 18, 2011
Washington, DC – Human Rights First today noted that the Egyptian Information Minister’s recent promise to investigate state television news coverage of the violent Maspero clashes…
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Egyptian Activist’s Health Declines as Authorities Sidestep Due Process
October 11, 2011
Washington, DC – Human Rights First today voiced serious concerns about the health of imprisoned Egyptian blogger Maikel Nabil, who has been on hunger strike since…
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The Good Wife Wins Sidney Lumet Award for Integrity in Entertainment
September 27, 2011
CBS Drama is Honored for Human Rights Themes NEW YORK CITY – On the heels of an Emmy Award for best actress and its season premiere September…
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United States Government Urged to Break the Silence on Bahrain Abuses
September 23, 2011
Washington, DC –The United States Government must break its silence on Bahrain and condemn today’s ongoing violent attacks on peaceful protestors, said Human Rights First. According…