Human Rights

African Development: For More Information

For More Information RAC's Global AIDS issue page RAC's International Human Rights issue page RAC's HIV/AIDS issue page RAC's Conflict Minerals issue page The National Summit on Africa Africa Policy Information Center Washington Office on Africa Bread for the World Africa News Jubilee 2000 Campaign Jubilee 2000 Campaign (UK)
Human Rights

Purim: Global Human Rights and Genocide

Purim reminds us that the evils of persecution and genocide are ever-present threats to humanity. Haman accuses the Jews of being a people scattered and dispersed who scorn the king’s law and obey their own laws (Esther 3:8-11).
Civil Liberties

Jewish Values and Torture

Jewish law presents some conflicting principles that effect how Jews view torture. According to Jewish law, one is permitted to defend oneself by killing an attacker if one's life is immediately threatened.
Civil Liberties

Position of the Reform Movement on Torture

In November, 2005, the Union for Reform Judaism’s General Assembly passed a Resolution on Torture that affirms the validity of international treaties to which the U.S. is a party and the legal definitions of torture present in international law, and demands that the U.S.
Civil Liberties

Background on Torture

Since the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, the United States has struggled with how to support civil liberties and human rights while ensuring security for its citizens. There has been increasing evidence that some U.S.
Human Rights