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Shays Recognized for
Human Rights Work in Congress
Amnesty International USA Presents
Award for Advocacy
Washington, DC—Congressman Christopher
Shays (CT-4) has been recognized by Amnesty International
USA for his dedicated work in Congress promoting the issues
of human rights. Shays has been a strong advocate for the
causes of respect for human dignity, religious liberty, and
the protection of all people based on race, ethnicity, gender
and sexual orientation.
Amnesty International USA recognized Shays with
the Human Rights Advocacy Honor for his valuable contribution
to restoring human rights to the forefront of United States
counterterrorism policy, and protecting the rights of lesbian
and gay people worldwide.
“I am grateful for this recognition, but
I am most grateful for the tireless work of Amnesty International
to bring peace and justice to those suffering around the world,
said Shays.
Amnesty International's mission is to undertake
research and action focused on preventing and ending grave
abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom
of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination--in
the context of their work to promote all human rights, as
articulated in the United Nations Universal Declaration of
Human Rights which recognizes the inherent dignity and inalienable
rights of all members of the human family.
Contact: John Cardarelli, 202/225-5541
Contact:
Sarah Moore, 202/225-5541
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