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National Lawyers Guild Welcomes Musharraf's Resignation

August 25, 2008

Along with the Pakistani people, the National Lawyers Guild and Pakistan Justice Coalition welcome the resignation of Pervez Musharraf as a victory in the struggle for democracy, rule of law and...

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International Committee appears at UN Decolonization Hearings on Puerto Rico

June 22, 2008

After 400 years of Spanish colonial rule of Puerto Rico, in 1898 Spain ceded Puerto Rico to the United States, and the U.S. militarily invaded and established a military government. Over a century...

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National Lawyers Guild Applauds Inter-American Court Decision Upholding the Human Rights of Former Haitian Prime Minister Yvon Neptune

Urges Rapid Compliance With Judgment

July 14, 2008

The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) welcomes the recent decision from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) finding that the State of Haiti has violated 11 provisions of the American...

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Passing of Crispin "Ka Bel" Beltran

Statement from the 2006 Delegation of Women Lawyers

May 28, 2008

We were deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Ka Bel, news which shook those close to him, but also so many around the world. We wish to add our voices to the multitudes that are mourning...

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PEACE CONFERENCE AND PETITION DRIVE

FOR AN END TO THE KOREAN WAR

April 17, 2008

Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Racial Discrimination

Guild participates in UN Review

February 16, 2008

Defending Dictatorship: U.S. Foreign Policy and Pakistan's Struggle for Democracy

Jan. '08 NLG Delegation to Pakistan Issues Report

January 25, 2008

Committee Participates in International Tribunal on Katrina and Rita

Jury Finds Bush, Blanco, Nagin Committed Crimes against Humanity

September 11, 2007

Guild's Strong International Focus Remains

70th Anniversary Convention Will Highlight Issues from Around the World

August 13, 2007

Repression in Oaxaca

One Year Anniversary of State’s Bloody Attack on Popular Movements

June 25, 2007

Torture on Trial in Arizona

Motion to Dismiss Memo Gives Shocking Overview of Torture Training

June 20, 2007

Proposal for Delegation to Zimbabwe

Guild Members Feedback and Interest Sought

May 25, 2007

HAITIAN DEATH SQUAD LEADER’S PLEA THROWN OUT

DECISION TO TOSS PLEA MADE AFTER CJA SUBMITTED EVIDENCE DETAILING EMMANUEL CONSTANT’S RECORD OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES

May 24, 2007

Guild Calls for Solidarity Actions with Agent Orange Victims

National Tour Heads to Various Cities and NY Court Hearing

May 15, 2007

Guild Lawyers Participate in Human Rights Delegation to Oaxaca

Guild Follows up with Support for Human Rights Organizations

April 14, 2007

UN Labor Panel Finds U.S. Violates International Labor Rules

Calls for Repeal of North Carolina Anti-Bargaining Law

April 14, 2007

Human Rights Crisis Continues in the Philippines

Women Lawyers Release Update of Report

March 13, 2007

"Failed States: The Abuse of Power and the Assault on Democracy"

An urgent call by Noam Chomsky to abide by UN Treaties

March 11, 2007

Pending Execution of Iraqi Women

NLG Demands Repudiation of Death Sentences

February 26, 2007

"I Swore to Uphold the Constitution. Instead, I Disgraced It"

Vermont Legislature Says Bring Them Home Now!

February 19, 2007

Press Release: Former Haitian Colonel To Be Prosecuted

Trial Next Week in Miami for Torture, Extrajudicial Killings

February 16, 2007

Human Rights Abuse in Oaxaca

Action Alert: Your Letter Can Make a Difference

February 8, 2007

NLG and Others Issue Open Letter on Iran

Warn of Illegality of Any Offensive Military Action by the United States

February 6, 2007

IADL Resolution on Haiti

December 23, 2006

Resolution on the Misuse of U.S. Government "Democracy Promotion" Initiatives

Undermining Progressive Governments and Movements in the Americas

October 30, 2006

NLG 2006 Delegation Investigates Labor in Eastern Cuba

7th Labor & Employment Research Trip

July 12, 2006

2006 Delegation to Venezuela Submits Report

The Bolivarian Revolution and the Rule of Law

July 6, 2006

Accountability for International Development Banks and their Sponsors

The Pending COHRE Petition for Atrocities in Guatemala

March 3, 2006

Guild delegates meet with Democratic Lawyers in Paris

At XVIth Congress of the International Association of

January 29, 2006

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