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August 15, 2012
Human Rights First is running a series of profiles on human rights defenders we work with in various countries. These profiles help to explain their work, motivations, and challenges.
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August 14, 2012
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Once again, the Bahrain regime has passed on taking a meaningful decision on reform. This morning the appeal verdicts were set to be handed down in the trial of...
August 13, 2012
By Maron Soueid
This blog is part of the Olympics 2012 and Human Rights series.
Guor Marial, Age: 28 Country: None (Independent Olympic Athlete) Event: Men’s Marathon
If there is a...
August 09, 2012
What are “traditional values?” There is no universally agreed upon definition and so the answer often depends on one’s culture and life experience. That’s why this week’s collective exercise of the U...
August 08, 2012
By Rasika Teredesai
This blog is part of the Olympics 2012 and Human Rights series.
Imke Duplitzer: 37 years old from Germany. Events: Women’s Epee (Individual and Team). Photo by...
August 07, 2012
By Molly Lao
This blog is part of the Olympics 2012 and Human Rights series.
Lopez Lomong: 27 years old, represents the United States in the Olympics. Events: 5000 meter race
Lopez...
August 06, 2012
By Maron Soueid
This blog is part of the Olympics 2012 and Human Rights series.
Oscar Pistorius: 25 years old, South Africa. Events: 400m race, 4x400m relay race. Photo credit to www....
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