Juan Mendez

Is Isolation a Form of Torture? U.N. Expert Says It Is

Evelyn Leopold | Posted 03.27.2012

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Evelyn Leopold

A lengthy solitary confinement can cause serious mental and physical damage and be considered torture, according to Juan Mendez, the United Nations rapporteur into torture.

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U.S. Breaks Rules In Bradley Manning Case: U.N. Official

AP | By JOHN HEILPRIN | Posted 09.11.2011

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GENEVA -- The United Nations' torture investigator on Tuesday accused the United States of violating U.N. rules by refusing him unfettered access to t...

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Why Torture Is A Moral Issue

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 09.05.2011

Read More: Icrc, UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Juan Mendez, Guantanamo, 9/11, Anti-Muslim Bias, National Religious Campaign Against Torture, Bradley Manning, Water Boarding, Eric Holder, Osama Bin Laden, Human Rights, School of the Americas, General Petraeus, Rev. Richard L. Killmer, Torture, Nrcat, Impact News
Marcia G. Yerman

June 26 was United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. In the United States, both human rights and religious organizations had...

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U.S. Torture Must Be Taken Seriously

Jack Healey | Posted 06.20.2011

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Jack Healey

When the U.S. calls on Zimbabwe and Burma to open their gates to independent monitors, our government's words hold little weight. All torture undermines American credibility abroad.

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Muslims & Non-Muslims Hear about Terrorist Threat, Solutions at Harvard Club

Jim Luce | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Luce

An accomplished and diverse group of people -- Muslim and non-Muslim -- who share a common concern about growing extremism and the threat it poses to ...

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Peace Through Moderation to Intro Counter-Extremism Strategies at Harvard Club

Jim Luce | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Luce

The near-tragedy in Times Square reminded us that hatred is both home-grown and foreign-born. With this is in mind, a distinguished panel will discuss...

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