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The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Human Rights Program (HRP) is dedicated to holding the United States accountable to international human rights laws and standards as well as the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
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Jun 26, 2014

Why #BringBackOurGirls Isn't Enough

Why #BringBackOurGirls Isn't Enough

Jun 24, 2014

US Admits Modern-Day Slavery Exists at Home

US Admits Modern-Day Slavery Exists at Home
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Jun 2, 2014

The CIA Can't Control the Truth at Guantánamo Forever

The CIA Can't Control the Truth at Guantánamo Forever
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May 2, 2014

U.N. Human Rights Chief: Stop Lethal Injection in U.S.

U.N. Human Rights Chief: Stop Lethal Injection in U.S.
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Apr 29, 2014

In Guantánamo Death Penalty Case, Torture Matters

In Guantánamo Death Penalty Case, Torture Matters
The CIA Doesn't Torture

Apr 22, 2014

Don't Let the Torturer Play Censor

Don't Let the Torturer Play Censor

Apr 17, 2014

NSA Surveillance Unravels International Law

NSA Surveillance Unravels International Law

Apr 3, 2014

Take the CIA Out of the Loop on the Torture Report

Take the CIA Out of the Loop on the Torture Report
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Apr 2, 2014

Immigrants Have No Access to Justice

Immigrants Have No Access to Justice
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Mar 28, 2014

U.N. Holds U.S. Accountable for Human Rights Violations at Home and Abroad

U.N. Holds U.S. Accountable for Human Rights Violations at Home and Abroad