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This Week’s Spotlight on Human Rights
Tags Share Solitary persists in Washington prisons despite promises to end it In 2021, the Washington Department of Corrections pledged to end the use of solitary confinement as punishment, but a 400-page report based on an independent investigation finds otherwise. The report states that solitary is still widely used for administrative purposes, finding that over…
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This Week’s Spotlight on Human Rights
Tags Share Disinformation About US Elections Targets Communities of Color Bad actors are flooding the information landscape with false and misleading information ahead of US elections in November, disproportionately targeting communities of color. The torrent of misinformation is sparking concerns it could alter voting patterns and even affect the outcomes of the presidential and other elections. Ten…
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Building an Inclusive AI-Driven World
Tags Share The rapid growth of AI in recent years has captured global attention, eliciting both enthusiasm and criticism. AI is transforming the global economy, revolutionizing industries, and promising increased productivity and innovation. From automating routine tasks to enabling complex problem-solving, AI technologies have the potential to significantly boost efficiency and streamline operations across various…
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Human Rights Group Secures Release of Mentally Disabled, LGBTQ+ Asylum Seeker Persecuted for his Sexuality and Subjected to Prolonged Detention by ICE
Tags Share BUFFALO, NY, – Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights today celebrates the release of its client Mr. Awusi,* an LGBTQ+ person with mental disabilities who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for over 18 months after seeking safety in the United States. During this time, ICE and the immigration court failed to…
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Advocates file federal complaint on widespread language access issues at Louisiana ICE facility
Tags Share Winnfield, LA – Today, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, Cornell Law School Immigration Law and Advocacy Clinic, and the Southeast Dignity Not Detention Coalition filed a federal complaint on behalf of detained individuals at Winn Correctional Center, a notorious ICE facility in Louisiana. The complaint, which was submitted to the Department of Homeland…
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Axios: Michael Brown killing met with mixed changes nearly 10 years later
Tags Share A decade since Michael Brown was killed by a Ferguson, MI police officer, our SVP of Programs and Legal Strategy Wade McMullen spoke to Axios about how he hopes the recent hearing before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will lead to a renewed pursuit for accountability. “(It) can add more fuel and…
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Recap: July 10 Hearing Seeks Accountability for Michael Brown’s Murder
Tags Share On July 10, 2024, attorneys and activists from Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights and the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center at Howard University appeared alongside members of Mike’s family before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) for a public hearing seeking accountability for Mike’s murder by a St. Louis police officer. This…
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Tenth Anniversary of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Education Award in Partnership with Schools That Can
Tags Share Educators, administrators, and students around the country work tirelessly each year as thought leaders and advocates to innovate and improve their communities and school culture. In partnership with Schools That Can, RFK Human Rights annually recognizes and celebrates the exemplary work of those who have demonstrated moral courage and commitment to bettering their…
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This Week’s Spotlight on Human Rights
Tags Share Nigerian Protests Fizzle Out Amid Deadly Police Crackdown Protests against a soaring cost of living in Nigeria ebbed on Monday as few people turned out in major cities after security forces used lethal force to quell demonstrations. Hundreds of thousands had taken to the streets in cities including the capital Abuja and the commercial hub…
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10 years after Michael Brown’s death, his mother is still fighting for justice
Tags Share Michael Brown’s mother is still seeking justice 10 years after her son’s death. The August 8 issue of NPR’s Morning Edition featured testimony that Brown’s mother, Lezley McSpadden, provided in an appeal to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
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Why We Must End Solitary Confinement
Tags Share The below letter from staff attorney Delia Addo-Yobo appeared in the New York Times on August 4, in response to the July 29 article “Adams Blocks Law Banning Solitary Confinement in Jails.” Prolonged solitary confinement is a recognized form of torture under international human rights law, yet it is used freely in the U.S.…
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This Week’s Spotlight on Human Rights
Tags Share Venezuela is wracked with protests and election uncertainty. Here’s what to know Criticism is mounting against Venezuela’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro after deadly protests erupted across the country following its disputed presidential election. Venezuela’s opposition and multiple Latin American leaders have refused to recognize Maduro’s victory in the July 28 vote, which was announced…
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