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PHR and Partner Organizations Call on House Armed Services Committee to Review Proposed Authorization of the Use of Military Force
Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) joined a coalition of organizations in calling for open review of a proposed amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
PHR Welcomes US Commitment to the UN Human Rights Council
Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) joined partner organizations in applauding the United States government's announcement to pursue a second term on the UN Human Rights Council.
PHR Urges the US to Play a Strong Role at the UN Human Rights Council
PHR recently joined other organizations in sending a letter to key Administration officials outlining the priorities the US should take regarding the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Burma Human Rights Day: Calls for a Commission of Inquiry
As Burma Human Rights Day on March 13 approaches, PHR welcomes Latvia and Denmark as they join the countries calling for an International Commission of Inquiry to investigate crimes in Burma.
Rumsfeld Denies Systematic Torture in New Memoir
As we know from internal memos and the work of investigative journalists, former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld authorized torture under the guise of “enhanced interrogation techniques,” violating both international and domestic laws.? But Rumsfeld’s memoir, released today, tells a different story.
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