Physicians for Human Rights
Using science and medicine to stop human rights violations
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Join PHR in advocating for persecuted health workers, for stopping torture, for the investigation of mass atrocities, and for bringing justice to ill-treated populations.
Call on Bahrain to Uphold Human Rights
Petition from PHR constituents to urge the government of Bahrain to uphold human rights (after still using docs' coerced confessions).
Help Stop Rape in Immigration Detention Facilities
Call on your Congressional Reps to sign on the letter to DHS to adopt PREA, and stop rape in immigration detention.
Help Strengthen US Sanctions Against Syria
Urge your Senators to support the Syria Human Rights Accountability Act.
Block Arms Sale to Bahrain 2011
Support HJ Res.80/SJ Res.28, to block arms sale to Bahrain by US.
2011 Medical Neutrality Act
The Medical Neutrality Protection Act of 2011 is a bipartisan bill largely drafted by PHR that makes the protection of medical professionals and access to medical services a global policy priority for the US government.
Hold Massachusetts Health Care Professionals Accountable for Torture
Urge Massachusetts legislators to support pending anti-torture legislation and ensure that Massachusetts takes a stand against the participation of health care professionals in the unethical treatment of detainees.
Hold New York Health Care Professionals Accountable for Torture
Urge New York legislators to support pending anti-torture legislation and ensure that New York takes a stand against the participation of health care professionals in the unethical treatment of detainees.
Stand With PHR!
- Protect Individuals from
Human Rights Violations - Empower Communities to
Seek Justice - Advocate for Accountability

