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The Santa Ana Kiwanis Club addresses human rights

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Oriana Cordero Dernehl

Oriana Cordero Dernehl

Human Rights now on the Radar in Santa Ana

The Santa Ana Kiwanis Club addresses Human Rights as the UN International Human Rights Summit approaches this August

SANTA ANA, CA – Aug. 6, 2015 – Admittedly, human rights are not acknowledged around the world. Here in Santa Ana, the issue is now on the radar with the Kiwanis Club.

Last week the Santa Ana Kiwanis Club welcomed the Executive Director for the Youth for Human Rights International’s Orange County Chapter, Oriana Cordero Dernehl, who works to educate youth about human rights.

“I have seen how people change by knowing these human rights and teaching them to others. After my presentation, several leaders approached me because they want presentations in their own churches and groups. This year is the 70th anniversary of the United Nations and it is more important than ever for each of us to know what our rights are.” Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez calls on Vietnamese President to stop abusing human rights

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Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District
PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 23, 2013
MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Solish, 202-226-8373, Barb.Solish@mail.house.gov

SANCHEZ HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE CALLING ON VIETNAMESE PRESIDENT TO HALT HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES AHEAD OF MEETING WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) today spoke at a press conference calling on the Vietnamese President, Mr. Truong Tan Sang, to halt human rights abuses ahead of his meeting with President Obama. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez promotes human rights & religious freedom in Vietnam

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Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 47th Congressional District

PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2011

MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson 202-309-0825

REP. SANCHEZ URGES AMBASSADOR SHEAR TO PRIORITIZE HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM ISSUES

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47), Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Vietnam, today led a letter from a bipartisan group of lawmakers urging the newly confirmed Ambassador to Vietnam, David Shear, to prioritize human rights and religious freedom issues. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez invites the U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam to join human rights panel

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Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 47th Congressional District

PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 18, 2011

MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson 202-309-0825

SANCHEZ EXTENDS INVITATION TO U.S. AMBASSADOR TO VIETNAM DAVID SHEAR TO JOIN VIETNAM HUMAN RIGHTS PANEL

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) today extended an invitation to the newly confirmed U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam David Shear to join her in Orange County for a Vietnam Human Rights Panel with the Vietnamese American Community of Orange County. Rep. Sanchez is co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Vietnam and her district is home to one of the largest and most vibrant Vietnamese communities outside of Vietnam. Continue reading→

Van Tran says Loretta Sanchez hasn’t pandered enough to the Viet voters

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Does Tran seriously think Sanchez hasn’t pandered enough to the Vietnamese voters?

Republican Assemblyman Van Tran has fired off his first shot at Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, who he is running against in November, in the 47th Congressional District.

Tran is attacking Sanchez on Vietnamese human rights, which is ironic because this is an area she has actually worked hard on, as opposed to Mexican migrant rights which she has pretty much ignored.

Here is Tran’s press release:

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O.C. Human Relations Commission seeks nominations for 39th Awards

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The Orange County Human Relations Commisison, which is based in Santa Ana, is seeking nominations for their 39th Annual Human Relations Awards.

The O.C. Human Relations Commission has been honoring law enforcement, schools and community members for their contributions to human relations in Orange County for 39 years.

Now they are inviting you to nominate individuals or groups who have made extraordinary contributions to Orange County in the area of human or civil rights. For example, people who:

  • Advocate for human and civil rights in the areas of health, education, immigration, labor, justice, housing, or employment.
  • Foster mutual understanding and respect among county residents.
  • Provide community dispute resolution or mediation services. Continue reading→