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Human Rights & Freedom

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USG Leadership on Freeing Political Prisoners
Top Left: Amb. Roger Carstens; Top Right: Brian Tronic, John ‘JT’ Tomaszewski, Chris Homan; Bottom Left: Evgenia and Vladimir Kara-Murza;…
In the News
Prioritizing the Recovery of American Hostages in Iran
The U.S. government must prioritize the release and recovery of American hostages held hostage in Iran.   We, the undersigned,…
In the News
Joint Statement for the International Day of Political Prisoners on October 30
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 22, 2026) – The McCain Institute John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative at Arizona State University…
Press Releases
McCain Institute Co-Hosts Combating Human Trafficking UNGA Week Event Featuring Former UK Prime Minister Baroness Theresa May
Left to Right on Stage: Amy O’Neill Richard, Amb. Cindy Dyer (Ret.), Nasreen Sheikh, Jessica Roberts, and Baroness Theresa May.…
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McCain Institute Joins Bipartisan Panel Hosted by the Human Trafficking Congressional Caucus for a Discussion on Combating International Human Trafficking
Left to Right: Hannah Chargin, Patrick Marcoux, Nate King, Tanya Gould, Aram Schvey, Amy O’Neill Richard, Samantha Calero WASHINGTON D.C. (July 28,…
Press Releases
VIDEO: McCain Institute Hosts Senator Coons, Religious Freedom Experts for Discussion in U.S. Senate
Click HERE to watch the event. WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 10, 2026) – The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) hosted an event…
Blog
Blog: Mothers’ Call for Peace Inspires Hope and Partnership
Credit – Mary Helen Brighton Credit – Mary Helen Brighton Credit – Mary Helen Brighton Credit – Mary Helen Brighton…
Press Releases
McCain Institute Announces Amy O’Neill Richard as New Senior Director for Human Rights and Freedom
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 27, 2026) – The McCain Institute at Arizona State University welcomes Amy O’Neill Richard as its new…
Press Releases
Embassy of Liechtenstein Hosts McCain Institute and Justice & Care Convening of Prosecutors and Practitioners to Advance International Action Against Human Trafficking
WASHINGTON D.C. (March 12, 2026) – The Embassy of Liechtenstein, together with the McCain Institute and Justice & Care, convened leading prosecutors…
Press Releases
McCain Institute Co-hosts Event at Hudson Institute: “Why Radio Free Asia and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Matter for America”
Left to Right: Alexis Mrachek, Bay Fang, Lisa Curtis, Olivia Enos WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 22, 2026) – The McCain Institute…
Blog
Beyond Xinjiang: How China’s Repression Reaches Across Borders
In May 2025, 23-year-old Yerzhanat Abai fled China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region seeking refuge in neighboring Kazakhstan. Instead, Kazakh authorities…
Op-Ed
ICYMI: McCain Institute’s Alexis Mrachek and Pedro Pizano Op-Ed in the Washington Examiner: “China Must Release Pastor Ezra Jin”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 21, 2025) – In a new op-ed published by the Washington Examiner, McCain Institute human rights and…
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