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  • Human Rights | January 01, 2020

    Torture is a Moral Issue Study Guide

  • Human Rights | January 01, 2020

    The problem with torture: Excerpts from Pope Benedict XVI's World Day of Peace Message, 2006

  • Human Rights | January 01, 2020

    Recognizing every person's God-given dignity

  • Human Rights | January 01, 2020

    Letter to Congress on Human Rights and Torture: 2004

  • Human Rights | January 01, 2020

    Do Christians love their enemies even now?

  • Human Rights | January 01, 2020

    Action steps to address torture

  • Human Rights | December 12, 2019

    USCCB-CRS Letter to Secretary of State Pompeo Regarding Proposals to Condition International Assistance Based on Promotion and Protection of Religious Freedom

  • Human Rights | December 20, 2018

    On the Tenth Anniversary of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission

  • Human Rights | December 11, 2018

    News Release: U.S. Bishops’ Chairman Applauds Enactment of Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act

  • Human Rights | May 31, 2018

    Prevent Systematic Violence Against Religious and Ethnic Minorities

  • War & Peace | April 10, 2018

    Detention Facilities at Guantanamo Bay

  • Human Rights | June 09, 2017

    Letter to Secretary of Defense Mattis Regarding the Handling of Terrorist Detainees and the Use of Detention Facility at Guantanamo Bay

  • Human Rights | April 07, 2017

    Letter to Representatives Smith and Eshoo Commending the Introduction of Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act of 2017

  • Human Rights | September 21, 2016

    Letter to Congress Regarding Genocide Resolution and Assistance for Survivors of Genocide

  • Human Rights | September 16, 2015

    Letter to Representatives Fortenberry and Eshoo Commending Support for Genocide Resolution

  • Human Rights | September 01, 2015

    Background on Human Rights in the Cradle of Christianity

  • Human Rights | June 10, 2015

    Letter to the Senate on Amendment Prohibiting the Use of Torture During Interrogations

  • Human Rights | February 01, 2015

    Backgrounder on Human Rights in the Cradle of Christianity

  • Human Rights | December 15, 2014

    Interview with Vatican Radio Discussing Torture

  • Human Rights | December 09, 2014

    Letter to the Special Envoy for Guantanamo Closure Regarding the Transfer of Cleared Detainees

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