We found 217 results for “Veterans for American Ideals”.
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20 Years After 9/11: Rights-Based Policies for a New Era
September 9, 2021
On September 11th, 2001, nineteen members of Al Qaeda used hijacked airplanes to murder almost three thousand people. Twenty years later, we are still living in the post-9/11 world. Shortly after the attacks, the…
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Human Rights First Lauds Introduction of WELCOMED Act for Afghan Refugees
September 3, 2021
WASHINGTON — Human Rights First lauds today’s introduction by Representatives Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Don Bacon (R-NE) of The Welcoming Evacuees Coming from Overseas to…
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Human Rights First Calls For Full Evacuation of All Afghan Allies, Green Card Holders, & Americans Before the US Ends Mission
August 24, 2021
The President’s arbitrary timetable harms allies, veterans, and human rights WASHINGTON — In response to President Biden’s announcement today that the United States will withdraw…
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In Biden’s Speech, Human Rights First Looks for a Real Plan, Accountability
August 16, 2021
Washington – As Afghans, U.S. military veterans, immigrant advocates and human rights defenders continue to wait for leadership from the White House, the United States…
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Human Rights First Deeply Disappointed in Biden’s “America First” Position on Afghanistan, Lack of Detailed Plans for Allies
August 16, 2021
WASHINGTON – In his remarks today, President Biden brazenly defended his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan absent a real plan to evacuate the…
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Human Rights First Calls on Biden Admin Ensure Evacuation for All Afghan Allies
August 13, 2021
WASHINGTON — As the Pentagon moves military forces to Afghanistan to evacuate American citizens and the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Human Rights First calls on the Biden administration…
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Major Veterans Organizations Call on Administration to Evacuate all Afghan Allies Directly to United States
August 6, 2021
WASHINGTON – Today, 16 veteran organizations representing over 3 million members sent a letter to the Biden administration calling for the expeditious evacuation directly to the United…
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Human Rights First Welcomes Announcement of Expansion in Afghan Eligibility for Evacuation
August 2, 2021
WASHINGTON – With a rise in violence by the Taliban as U.S. troops near their full withdrawal from Afghanistan, Human Rights First welcomed today’s announcement that the State Department will…
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Human Rights First Welcomes Arrival of First Flight of Afghan Evacuees
July 30, 2021
WASHINGTON – Early this morning more than 200 Afghans landed in the United States, the first flight of the promised evacuation of our wartime allies.…
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Broad Coalition of Organizations Welcomes Arrival of First Afghan Allies, Calls for Full Evacuation to U.S. Territory
July 20, 2021
WASHINGTON – The State Department today confirmed that approximately 2,500 Afghans – 700 nationals who aided the U.S. war effort and their families – will be temporarily housed…
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Marine veteran of Beirut knows what it means to serve
July 20, 2021
I served in the Marine Corps during the Beirut Bombing, and much like post 9/11 veterans will tell you, serving in the military during a…
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Human Rights First Welcomes Action on Afghan Allies, Calls for Full Evacuation to Safety in Guam
July 14, 2021
WASHINGTON – With reports that the Biden administration will commence “Operation Allies Refuge” later this month to evacuate Afghan allies as the U.S. completes its…