We Hold These Truths

We seek to change the way Americans understand, talk about and advocate for human rights at home and abroad. An initiative of the @McCainInstitute

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[Evelyn Farkas @EvelynNFarkas]

“There is a different Russia. My husband is a different Russia. I am a different Russia” says @ekaramurza #HFX2023 @vkaramurza

[McCain Institute @McCainInstitute]

We can think of no one more deserving of TIME’s Person of the Year. @ZelenskyyUa and the people of #Ukraine fight for a cause greater than themselves – the cause of #freedom, epitomizing what it means to defend #democracy. We continue to stand with Ukraine. 🇺🇦

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The McCain Institute seeks to convene experts to discuss the United States’ strategic security partnerships and how they address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Learn about Lithuania's role and join our virtual conversation on Dec. 14th: https://t.co/Og0emY7t7H

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Human rights violations should not be the norm during events like the World Cup or the Olympics. Now is the time to learn about human rights at the World Cup and advocate for their promotion at major international cultural events.

https://t.co/W6q4sBtzCp

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The FIFA World Cup is in full swing in Qatar, and so are the human rights controversies surrounding the sporting event. Follow along on this Twitter thread to learn more:

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The World Cup is not the first major sporting event to evoke strong criticism from the human rights community. The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics faced accusations of relying on forced labor from the Muslim Uyghur minority to produce Olympic merchandise.

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[Knight Foundation @knightfdn]

“Internet has always had the potential to be the world’s greatest democratizing tool,” — @ibarguen kicking off #Informed22.

“But w/ that sea change came a flood of #misinfo + #disinfo."

Tune in for convos @ the intersection of tech, media + democracy: https://t.co/InvQXTPTQx

[NYU's Center for Social Media, AI, and Politics @CSMAP_NYU]

.@katestarbird: Most research on social media is done using Twitter data. With Musk owning Twitter, that access probably goes away, making our job as researchers much harder. #Informed22

Our take:

https://t.co/aCrrEDdaVd

[@engagingnews.bsky.social @EngagingNews]

“Election denialism will lose when we invest in the truth and when we invest in equipping voters.”

Michigan Secretary of State @JocelynBenson on #ElectionIntegrity at @knightfdn #Informed22

[Aurora Humanitarian Initiative @AuroraPrize_]

The 7th annual #AuroraPrize for Awakening Humanity is awarded to @JamilaAfghani, an educator and human rights defender who has dedicated over 25 years of her life to giving women of #Afghanistan access to education. #AuroraInVenice #GratitudeInAction https://t.co/nOU3H7wbvN

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In the effort to promote human rights for all, we must maintain awareness of the most vulnerable populations. Violence against women and girls "remains the most widespread and pervasive human rights violations in the world." worldhttps://news.un.org/en/story/2022/11/1131047

[Knight Foundation @knightfdn]

Today’s agenda for #Informed22 is packed!

Catch conversations on competition in technology, the first #infodemic, how conspiracy theories have become mainstream, and much more. Tune in ➡️ https://t.co/14pSGlVtIF

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Read about the consequences of mis-, dis-, and mal-information (MDM) on Spanish language social media:
https://t.co/Q8n26uff65

[Aurora Humanitarian Initiative @AuroraPrize_]

#AuroraPrize comes with $1MM award granted annually on behalf of #ArmenianGenocide survivors. 2022 Aurora Prize Laureate @JamilaAfghani will use the prize to support @WILPF & Noor Educational & Capacity Development Organization. @McCainInstitute @WeTruths https://t.co/jOjo6caQYt

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Today, on the International Day for Tolerance, we celebrate the diversity of our world’s cultures and recognize the importance of universal human rights and the fundamental freedoms of others. See how our Human Rights and Democracy team furthers this work: https://t.co/qZflrmqiOC

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To ensure that all votes can be cast and counted, we must promote trust in our electoral system and raise awareness of the MDM that interferes with this process.

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The midterm elections have been accepted more widely than anticipated in the aftermath of former President Trump’s bid to overturn the 2020 elections. Read more about that here: https://t.co/RelHKSTaZb

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Questioning electoral integrity in the United States has led to prominent acts of violence that harm the entire nation, such as the January 6th, 2021, storming of the Capitol.