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We imagine a just and secure world where every person can live a life of freedom and dignity. Defending human rights and the rule of law is how we will get there.

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To counter this trend, we’re using our expertise and influence in government to uncover abuses, hold institutions accountable, and make sure people across continents and circumstances can live without fear of oppression.

With a network of human and civil rights defenders, veterans, and advocates, we are challenging the growing anti-democratic movement using our expertise in research, policy, law, technology, and national security to uncover the movement, expose its tactics, uphold human rights, and protect our democracy.

For nearly 50 years, Human Rights First has been a leader in the asylum advocacy space, while also partnering with pro-bono attorneys to represent thousands of individual clients in their asylum proceedings each year.

Our team and allies are building technological solutions to uncover and address human rights abuses, shift the balance of power, and hold violators accountable.

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