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Uganda: Summary Conviction of Eron Kiiza and abuse of Military Courts an assault on Human Rights
Tags Share RFK Human Rights condemns the vicious assault and summary conviction of human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza by a military court martial in Uganda. Mr. Kiiza, who represents opposition leader and former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye in a politically motivated case before the court-martial, was sentenced to 9 months in prison for contempt…
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This Week’s Spotlight on Human Rights
Tags Share LA’s Wildfires Threaten Almost 40 Prisons and Jails. Here’s How They’re Responding As of Thursday afternoon, more than 180,000 Los Angeles residents have been ordered to evacuate as deadly fires ravage the city. Hurricane-force winds reaching up to 100 miles per hour whipped the blazes into a frenzy. According to an analysis by The Appeal, dozens of jails, prisons, and…
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Ahead Of January 10, International Organizations Call For Respect For Human Rights In Venezuela
Tags Share The undersigned international organizations reiterate our deep concern about the human rights situation in Venezuela, particularly in the context of the upcoming presidential inauguration, scheduled for January 10, 2025, as established by the Venezuelan Constitution. The July 28, 2024 elections were marked by serious irregularities. The National Electoral Council did not publish detailed…
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De cara al 10 de enero organizaciones internacionales exigen respeto a los derechos humanos en Venezuela
Tags Share Las organizaciones internacionales firmantes reiteramos nuestra profunda preocupación por la situación de los derechos humanos en Venezuela, particularmente en el marco de la próxima toma de posesión presidencial, prevista para el 10 de enero de 2025, según lo establece la Constitución de dicho país. Las elecciones del 28 de julio de 2024 estuvieron…
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Defending Human Rights During Trump 2.0: Stopping Deportation Through Emergency Federal Court Litigation Alongside Community Organizing
Interested in litigation and community organizing? Subscribe to the Justice Roundup newsletter to get more of the latest on human rights advocacy and litigation, delivered straight to your inbox. Tags Share On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, the ACLU of Louisiana, and the Southeast Dignity Not Detention Coalition hosted a webinar…
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Beyond Countering China: President Biden Must Address Human Rights Concerns in Angola
Tags Share President Biden is on a three-day state visit to the southern African country of Angola. This trip marks his first and long-promised visit to Africa as the U.S. President. During the visit, the leaders of both governments are expected to discuss strengthening democratic institutions, enhancing civic engagement, and expanding economic partnerships. Angola is…
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Impact of State Censorship Measures on the Right to Freedom of Expression in the Americas
Tags Share This report details the information provided during the regional thematic hearing “Impact of State censorship measures on the right to freedom of expression in the Americas” led by 25 civil society organizations during the 190th Regular Period of Sessions of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (hereinafter, “IACHR” or “the Commission”). The 25…
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Organizaciones de la sociedad civil venezolana presentan declaración conjunta ante el Plenario de la Asamblea de Estados Parte de la Corte Penal Internacional en La Haya
Tags Share Con ocasión de la Asamblea de Estados Parte de la Corte Penal Internacional N° 23, celebrada en La Haya durante la primera semana de diciembre, organizaciones de la sociedad civil venezolana presentaron un comunicado conjunto ante el plenario en apoyo a la investigación por crímenes de lesa humanidad en el país. En este…
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Venezuelan Civil Society Organizations Present a Joint Statement Before the Plenary of the Assembly of State Parties to the International Criminal Court in The Hague
Tags Share On the occasion of the Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court No. 23, held in The Hague during the first week of December, Venezuelan civil society organizations presented a joint statement before the plenary in support of the investigation into crimes against humanity in the country. In this statement, they…
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Open Letter from Kerry Kennedy Following the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
Tags Share On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted on a bill that would have granted the Trump administration power to arbitrarily strip nonprofits of their tax-exempt status – a blatant attempt to punish organizations that dare to speak truth to power and seek accountability. H.R. 9495 was narrowly defeated, but the effort is a…
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This Week’s Spotlight on Human Rights
Tags Share Trump Wins, the Press Loses Since he entered politics, a decade ago, Donald Trump has castigated journalists for their skepticism and independence, calling the media “the enemy of the people,” a “threat to democracy,” “fake,” and “crooked bastards” whom he vows to prosecute. Now that he has secured a second term, he will be…
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Statement by Kerry Kennedy on the 2024 Presidential Election
Tags Share We believe in democracy and elections. Over 71 million Americans voted for the Republican ticket, and 66 million for the Democratic ticket. It is now time to reach out, to understand why, to heal the divisions, and to begin to build consensus in our country around justice, freedom, and compassion towards those who…
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