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Published on January 17, 2015 - 01:50 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Convictions in Mauritania of Biram Ould Dah Ould Abeid, Brahim Bilal Ramdhane and Djiby Sow

The United States is closely following the legal proceedings against Biram Ould Dah Ould Abeid, President of the Initiative for the Resurgence of the Abolitionist Movement (IRA), IRA Vice President Brahim Bilal Ramdhane, and Djiby Sow, President of Kawal e …

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Published on January 16, 2015 - 18:04 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Examining the Crisis in Syria: What Can Be Done?

Thank you, Joyce, and thank you to ASU and New America for inviting me to join this conference on Syria and particularly this panel on “What Can Be Done?" My colleagues here and in previous panels have described the horrific conditions under which …

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Published on January 16, 2015 - 02:49 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Sentence of Saudi Human Rights Lawyer Waleed Abu al-Khair

We are troubled by reports that Saudi Arabia's Court of Appeals, on recommendation from the Specialized Criminal Court, sentenced human rights lawyer Waleed Abu al-Khair to a full 15 years in prison for exercising his rights to freedom of expression …

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Published on January 15, 2015 - 15:12 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Promoting Internationally ...

Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Promoting Internationally Recognized Labor Rights in the Dominican Republic I. Requested Proposal Program Objectives The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) …

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Published on January 14, 2015 - 00:54 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Fragile States, Vulnerable People: The Human Trafficking Dimension

(As Prepared for Delivery) Good Evening and thank you, Sarah, for this opportunity to sit down with you and members of the Human Rights Initiative to discuss human trafficking. It is apposite to be here at CSIS because trafficking touches on so many …

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Published on January 6, 2015 - 17:36 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Associate Durable Solutions Officer: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Application Deadline: January 27th 2015 Applications must be emailed to JPOCoordinator@state.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date indicated in order to be considered. Thank you. How to Apply: Please note that PRM-sponsored JPO positions are …

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Published on January 6, 2015 - 17:36 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Associate Field Officer (Protection): Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

Application Deadline: January 27th 2015 Applications must be emailed to JPOCoordinator@state.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date indicated in order to be considered. Thank you. How to Apply: Please note that PRM-sponsored JPO positions are …

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Published on January 6, 2015 - 17:36 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Associate Protection Officer: Nairobi, Kenya

Application Deadline: January 27th 2015 Applications must be emailed to JPOCoordinator@state.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date indicated in order to be considered. Thank you. How to Apply: Please note that PRM-sponsored JPO positions are …

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Published on January 6, 2015 - 17:35 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Associate Regional Protection Officer: Dakar, Senegal

Application Deadline: January 27th 2015 Applications must be emailed to JPOCoordinator@state.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the date indicated in order to be considered. Thank you. How to Apply: Please note that PRM-sponsored JPO positions are …

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Published on January 6, 2015 - 17:35 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Associate Refugee Status Determination (RSD) Officer: Bangkok, Thailand

Application Deadline: January 27th 2015 Applications must be emailed to JPOCoordinator@state.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern StandardTime on the date indicated in order to be considered. Thank you. How to Apply: Please note that PRM-sponsored JPO positions are …

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Published on December 31, 2014 - 19:57 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: A Look Back at 2014

Dear Colleagues and Friends, The holiday season and the end of the year is a chance to reflect on the past and look ahead to the New Year. The year 2014 opened with a set of terrible conflicts raging – including wars in Syria, South Sudan, and the Central …

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Published on December 31, 2014 - 13:03 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: Programs to ...

Department of State Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: Programs to Support Transparency, Accountability, Religious Diversity, and Tolerance in Burma I. Requested Proposal Program Objectives The …

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Published on December 26, 2014 - 13:19 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Stopping the Flow of Corruption

When Viktor Yanukovych fled Kiev in February, the Ukrainian leader left behind a spectacular Swiss chalet-style mansion, a golf course, dozens of antique cars and a private zoo boasting $10,000 nameplates for the animal pens. Even the Ukrainian public, …

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Published on December 24, 2014 - 16:21 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Fifth Anniversary of Liu Xiaobo's Conviction

Nobel Peace Prize laureate and writer Liu Xiaobo today spends the fifth anniversary of his conviction for “inciting subversion” in prison, serving out an 11-year sentence. The United States remains deeply concerned that China continues to incarcerate Liu …

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Published on December 23, 2014 - 19:22 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: U.S. Humanitarian Assistance in Response to the Iraq Crisis

Thank you, Chairman McGovern and Chairman Wolf, for holding this important hearing on humanitarian assistance for those affected by violence in Iraq and for your personal leadership and support for your humanitarian efforts. Given the close relationship …

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Published on December 22, 2014 - 19:29 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: Fostering Civil,...

Department of State Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: Programs Fostering Civil, Political, and Labor Rights in Cuba I. Requested Proposal Program Objectives The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights …

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Published on December 22, 2014 - 16:15 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Tunisia's Presidential Election

On behalf of the government and people of the United States, I would like to congratulate President-elect Beji Caid Essebsi on his victory and the Tunisian people on the successful completion of their process to elect a new government under the …

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Published on December 22, 2014 - 13:40 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Countering the Recruitment ...

Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Countering the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers in Yemen I. Requested Proposal Program Objectives The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces a …

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Published on December 19, 2014 - 01:59 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Two-Year Anniversary of Sombath Somphone's Disappearance

Sombath Somphone was abducted on the evening of December 15, 2012 from a police checkpoint in Vientiane. The United States remains deeply concerned over Sombath’s fate and the message it sends to other members of civil society who strive to improve the …

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Published on December 18, 2014 - 14:39 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, Refugees: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Promote Internationally ...

Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: Promote internationally recognized labor rights and inclusive economic growth in Mainland Southeast Asia. I. Requested Proposal Program Objectives The Bureau of Democracy, …

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