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#SochiFail: The Legacy of Russia’s Olympic Games Won’t Be What Putin Wants It To Be
Russia’s repression continued unabated throughout the Games, and the Olympic movement failed to challenge the host country on its pledge to promote human rights.
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ACT NOW: Don’t Let the U.S. Hide Shocking Details About CIA Torture
In the next 7 days, we have an opportunity to win a major, historic victory against torture. Help ensure that the U.S. Government does not use torture ever again. Call…
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On the Ground in Kiev: An Eyewitness Account of the Ukrainian Protests
One of the opposition leaders was injured with a rubber bullet, while speaking on the main stage. Whoever was shooting, was aiming at his face.
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Sneaky Tricks Putin is Pulling to Stave Off Criticism During the Olympics
President Vladimir Putin lifted a blanket ban on protests and rallies in Sochi earlier this month but a closer look suggests that it is likely only a PR stunt.
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On the Desk of President Karzai: A New Discriminatory Law Against Afghan Women
If President Karzai approves the new law, responding to violence against women will become even more challenging.
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Counting Bodies in the Central African Republic
The exodus of Muslims from the Central African Republic is a tragedy of historic proportions. However, despite the desperate situation, the international community has failed them.
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HAPPENING NOW: Russian Journalist Charged Under “Gay Propaganda” Law
She saved lives. So why does Russia want to punish Elena Klimova? Because he created a safe space for LGBTI teens in a country rife with homophobia.
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Imprisoned For Refusing to Work on Military Projects “Harmful to Humanity”
Omid Kokabee was arrested three years ago and is serving a ten-year prison sentence. A new petition has been created calling for his immediate and unconditional release from prison.
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Russian Environmental Activist Sentenced to 2 Weeks in Jail – For Swearing
It's a simple and horrifying message from the Russian authorities to the country's civil society: If you don't fall in line, you will be next.
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7 Days Before Sochi, 7 Prisoners of Conscience You Should Be Thinking About
Many still remain behind bars. Seven days before Sochi, here are seven prisoners of conscience who have yet to be released - and what you can do about it.