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Accenture Honored for Exceptional Corporate Partnership by Human Rights First

October 6, 2022

Human Rights First has selected Accenture to receive the inaugural Human Rights First Award for Exceptional Corporate Partnership for the company’s commitment to the life-changing…

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Human Rights First Honors World Refugee Day

September 19, 2022

WASHINGTON - On World Refugee Day, Human Rights First recognizes both the enormous hardships that displaced people around the world continue to face and their…

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On World Refugee Day, Evacuate Our Allies Calls on Congress, Biden Administration to Protect Afghan Refugees

September 19, 2022

WASHINGTON – To commemorate World Refugee Day, the Evacuate Our Allies coalition (EOA) calls on Congress and the Biden administration to protect Afghan refugees by passing an…

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Human Rights First Welcomes Announcement of Sponsorship Program for Arriving Afghan

September 19, 2022

WASHINGTON D.C. — Human Rights First welcomes today’s announcement that the State Department will launch the Sponsor Circle Program for Afghans. The initiative will enable groups of individuals…

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Human Rights First’s Response to President Biden’s Remarks on Afghanistan

September 19, 2022

Human Rights First’s President and CEO Michael Breen responded to President Biden’s remarks on the end of the U.S. war in Afghanistan: “The president has…

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A Year After War’s End EOA Assists Afghans Seeking Safety

August 31, 2022

NEW YORK — A year after the end of the war in Afghanistan, Evacuate Our Allies (EOA) continues to work for the safety and security of at-risk Afghans.…

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On the First Anniversary of the Fall of Kabul, More Work to be Done

August 15, 2022

NEW YORK — One year after the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan and the fall of Kabul to the Taliban, Human Rights First continues to…

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Human Rights First Welcomes Introduction of Afghan Adjustment Act

August 9, 2022

WASHINGTON – Today’s bipartisan introduction of the Afghan Adjustment Act in the House of Representatives by Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Peter Meijer (R-MI), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY),…

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Evacuate Our Allies Urges Extension of Ukrainian Parole Program to Afghans

April 13, 2022

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Coalition Offers Recommendations for Resolving Afghan Crisis

April 13, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC – Evacuate Our Allies (EOA) today released a report that analyzes the humanitarian record of the U.S. military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and provides recommendations to the…

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Human Rights First Welcomes Steps to Protect Ukrainians and Urges the Biden Administration to Honor its Promise to At-Risk Afghans

April 12, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – While Human Rights First welcomes reports of the establishment of a special parole program for Ukrainians fleeing Russian aggression, the organization calls on the Biden…

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The Long Tail of Afghan Relocation and Resettlement – Evacuate Our Allies Report

April 12, 2022

The Evacuate Our Allies (EOA) Coalition was formed in the wake of President Biden’s announcement of the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan in April…

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Fact Sheet

Evacuate Our Allies Calls Out Biased Media Coverage of Forced Displacement

March 9, 2022

Against the backdrop of displacement crises in Afghanistan, the U.S.-Mexico border, and other areas, the differences in reporting are stark Following media coverage of the…

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U.S. Should Spell Out How It Will Help Activists Needing to Flee Ukraine

February 27, 2022

By Brian Dooley The U.S. State Department assures us that “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to putting human rights and democratic principles at the center…

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Letter

Letter Requesting Creation of the Afghan Parole Program, a Designated Parole Program for At-Risk Afghans

February 15, 2022

Dear Secretary Mayorkas and Director Jaddou: We write on behalf of the undersigned legal services providers, resettlement agencies, law firms, law school clinics, and non…

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Six Months After the Fall of Kabul, Veterans and Allies Call on Congress to Protect Afghan Refugees

February 14, 2022

Washington, D.C.—Today, on the eve of the six-month anniversary of the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban, a group of military veterans and Afghan allies…

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Supporting Afghans even as they fade from the news

January 3, 2022

By Sophie Salmore Out of a combined 14,000-plus minutes of the national evening news broadcast on CBS, ABC, and NBC in 2020, just five minutes…

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Next Steps After Evacuation of 70,000 Afghans Must Include Access to Counsel, Pathway to Legal Permanent Residency

October 22, 2021

WASHINGTON — Since the fall of Kabul in mid-August, more than 70,000 Afghans have been evacuated to the United States, with thousands more expected to arrive…

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Human Rights First Welcomes Support for Afghans in Continuing Resolution

September 30, 2021

WASHINGTON – Human Rights First welcomed Congress’ inclusion of several provisions that will better support Afghans seeking safety in the United States in today’s passage of a…

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Human Rights First Urges Support for Afghan Allies In FY2022 Continuing Resolution

September 17, 2021

Washington — As Congress considers a Continuing Resolution for fiscal year 2022, Human Rights First today joined veteran, human rights, and refugee organizations in urging…

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Testimony

20 Years After 9/11: Rights-Based Policies for a New Era

September 9, 2021

  On September 11th, 2001, nineteen members of Al Qaeda used hijacked airplanes to murder almost three thousand people. Twenty years later, we are still living in the post-9/11 world. Shortly after the attacks, the…

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Human Rights First Lauds Introduction of WELCOMED Act for Afghan Refugees

September 3, 2021

WASHINGTON — Human Rights First lauds today’s introduction by Representatives Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Don Bacon (R-NE) of The Welcoming Evacuees Coming from Overseas to…

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Evacuate Our Allies Coalition Members Call for More Support for Afghanistan Evacuation

August 31, 2021

“The Biden administration’s August 31 deadline is not our deadline,” said veterans and advocates WASHINGTON — Today marks President Biden’s deadline for the end of operations…

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As Taliban Takes Control of All of Afghanistan Thousands of U.S. Allies, Remain to Be Evacuated

August 15, 2021

WASHINGTON – As the Taliban seizes control of the Afghan capital of Kabul, it is clear that immediate action is needed to evacuate Afghan allies…

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Human Rights First Calls on Biden Admin Ensure Evacuation for All Afghan Allies

August 13, 2021

WASHINGTON — As the Pentagon moves military forces to Afghanistan to evacuate American citizens and the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Human Rights First calls on the Biden administration…

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Human Rights First Welcomes Announcement of Expansion in Afghan Eligibility for Evacuation

August 2, 2021

WASHINGTON – With a rise in violence by the Taliban as U.S. troops near their full withdrawal from Afghanistan, Human Rights First welcomed today’s announcement that the State Department will…

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Fact Sheet

Assessment: U.S. Compliance with the Refugee Convention at its 70th Anniversary

July 27, 2021

As the world marks the 70th Anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention on July 28, 2021, the United States continues to flout its legal obligations…

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Human Rights First Calls on Biden Administration to Center Justice and Accountability in Next 100 Days

April 30, 2021

NEW YORK — Today marks one hundred days of President Biden’s administration. While the Biden presidency has brought some needed progress, the administration has considerable…

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As Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal Begins, Allies Shouldn’t Be Left Behind

April 22, 2021

WASHINGTON — As the United States begins the troop withdrawal from the nearly 20-year war in Afghanistan, national security experts, human rights advocates and U.S.…

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Human Rights First Welcomes Executive Order to Restore Refugee Admissions

February 4, 2021

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced today an executive order that demonstrates that the United States is serious about addressing the global refugee crisis, climate-induced…

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Human Rights First: Congress Should Act Quickly to Legislate Protections for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

January 20, 2021

WASHINGTON — Human Rights First welcomed a legislative proposal from President Biden that would begin to repair the damage done to the U.S. immigration and…

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Fact Sheet

How the Trump Administration’s Refugee Policies Harm Our Iraqi Wartime Allies

October 1, 2020

U.S.-Affiliated Iraqis and the Iraqi Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Program The Iraqi Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program was created for Iraqis who were employed in…

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Opinion

America Can Handle It

June 23, 2020

How many crises must the U.S. deal with at once?  As a nation, we have been forced to simultaneously protect our citizens from disease,  economic…

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Human Rights First Heralds Legislation to Restore American Leadership to Refugee Protection

November 21, 2019

Legislation will overhaul the American refugee system to reassert humane U.S. leadership on refugee protection and resettlement WASHINGTON – Today, Human Rights First lauds Senator…

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VFAI Leader Spotlights

Leader Spotlight: Shakir Radeef

March 26, 2019

Tell us about your background. Before moving from Baghdad to the United States in 2014, I spent much of my career working as a journalist in…

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Veterans Applaud Inclusion of Four Thousand Additional Visas for Afghan Allies in Compromise Spending Bill

February 19, 2019

Washington, D.C.—Veterans for American Ideals, a project of Human Rights First, praises the inclusion of four thousand additional visas for allies that served alongside the U.S.…

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Fact Sheet

How the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders on Refugees Harm Our Iraqi Wartime Allies

September 19, 2018

U.S.-Affiliated Iraqis and the Iraqi Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Program The Iraqi Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program was created for Iraqis who were employed in…

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Fact Sheet

Response to the Low PD

September 17, 2018

Secretary Pompeo recently announced the Trump Administration’s intention to set the refugee admissions goal for Fiscal Year 2019 at an all-time low of 30,000 refugees,…

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Congress Authorized 3,500 New Afghan Special Immigrant Visas, but the Fight is Not Over

November 20, 2017

Last week Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. President Trump is expected to sign the bill into law within ten…

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Story

Tanika Roy: The Woman Behind #WhatIFoughtFor

November 10, 2017

Tanika Roy is a Los Angeles-based photographer and artist and a Marine Corps veteran. Her most recent work features veterans alongside refugees in a photo essay…

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VFAI Leader Spotlights

Leader Spotlight: Erich Almonte

October 12, 2017

Veterans for American Ideals is recognizing veteran leaders who are continuing their service by building unity and standing up for American values. Through a series…

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VFAI Leader Spotlights

Leader Spotlight: Pete Farley

August 13, 2017

Veterans for American Ideals is recognizing veteran leaders who are continuing their service by building unity and standing up for American values. Through a series…

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Rep. Labrador is Wrong: His Bill Would Leave Iraqi Allies Stranded

June 29, 2017

By Andrea Gillespie Yesterday in the House Judiciary Committee’s markup of the Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act (H.R. 2826), Representative Labrador (R-ID), the bill’s author, made a false statement about refugee resettlement for our Iraqi…

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Chase Millsap: Veteran +

June 13, 2017

Meet Chase Millsap, a U.S. Marine and Army veteran who served three tours in Iraq. He’s also a filmmaker. On one of Chase’s tours, as…

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Funding Bill Maintains U.S. Support for Refugees, Wartime Allies

May 1, 2017

Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today said that the compromise fiscal year 2017 funding bill put forth by Congress yesterday contains several provisions that would maintain American support for refugees. The…

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Washington Week on Human Rights: March 20, 2017

March 20, 2017

By Mary Elizabeth Margolis Top Items Neil Gorsuch Confirmation Hearings Confirmation hearings begin today in the Senate for Judge Neil Gorsuch, President Trump’s nominee to…

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Washington Week on Human Rights: March 13, 2017

March 13, 2017

By Mary Elizabeth Margolis TOP ITEMS President’s Budget Request President Trump is expected to submit his budget request to Congress on Thursday. The administration has…

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Washington Week on Human Rights: March 6, 2017

March 6, 2017

TOP ITEMS Revised Refugee Ban President Trump today signed a new executive order suspending the refugee resettlement program, and banning the issuance of new visas…

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Washington Week on Human Rights: February 27, 2017

February 27, 2017

By Mary Elizabeth Margolis TOP ITEMS President Trump to Address Congress President Trump will give his first address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.…

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Veterans for American Ideals Files Amicus Brief Against Immigration Ban Affecting U.S. Allies

February 16, 2017

Washington, D.C.—Today Veterans for American Ideals, a project of Human Rights First, filed an amicus curiae brief in support of Hameed Darweesh, an Iraqi man who served…

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Washington Week on Human Rights: February 13, 2017

February 13, 2017

By Mary Elizabeth Margolis Top Items Ruling Upholds Stay on Muslim Ban On Thursday the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling that upheld the…

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Fact Sheet

Myth v. Fact: Trump’s Refugee and Immigration Executive Order

February 7, 2017

On January 27, 2017, President Trump issued an executive order that: 1) Bars Syrian refugees from coming to the United States indefinitely; 2) Bars nationals from…

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Refugees Strengthen America: Q & A

February 1, 2017

Q. Should we be worried a terrorist can get into the United States through the resettlement program by pretending to be a refugee? A. Refugees must…

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Fact Sheet

Refugee Resettlement – Security Screening Information

February 1, 2017

Refugee Resettlement Screening Process The United States screens and vets refugees more stringently than any other group allowed to enter the country. STAGE ONE: The U.N.…

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DHS Reportedly to Allow Iraqis with SIV Visas into United States Despite Ban

January 31, 2017

Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today praised reports that the Department of Homeland Security will provide exemptions to President Trump’s executive order for Iraqis who are eligible…

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Veterans Urge Trump to Rethink Executive Orders Barring Refugees, Immigrants

January 29, 2017

Washington, D.C.—In a letter sent today Veterans for American Ideals, a group of more than 2,000 veterans of the U.S. armed forces, urged President Donald Trump to reconsider…

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“Extreme Vetting” Executive Order Targets Vulnerable Refugees

January 27, 2017

New York City— Human Rights First today condemned an executive order on the entry of refugees that will block and derail resettlement of thoroughly screened refugees,…

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Resettling Refugees is the Right Choice, Morally and Strategically

January 26, 2017

Accepting refugees—some of the most at-risk people on earth—makes America stronger, despite claims from President Trump and others that refugees pose a danger to the…

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Executive Orders Halting Refugee Resettlement Dangerous to National Security

January 25, 2017

Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today urged the Trump Administration to refrain from issuing executive orders that would suspend the U.S. refugee resettlement program and end U.S.…

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Haley Concerned about Refugees, but Lacks Information on Vetting

January 20, 2017

Governor Nikki Haley, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, expressed concern for refugees during her Senate confirmation hearing this Wednesday, noting…

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VFAI Leader Spotlights

Leader Spotlight: Travis Weiner

January 17, 2017

As part of United Religions Initiative North America’s #TangibleHope campaign, Veterans for American Ideals is recognizing veteran leaders who are continuing their service by building…

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Washington Week on Human Rights: January 17, 2017

January 17, 2017

By Mary Elizabeth Margolis TOP ITEMS Inauguration On Friday President-elect Donald Trump will officially take the oath of office to become the 45th president of…

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Top Texas Officials Drop Lawsuit Over Syrian Refugees

October 13, 2016

By Joe Jenkins Late last week, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton withdrew his lawsuit against the U.S. government in a move that may signal the end of…

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Washington Week on Human Rights: October 3, 2016

October 3, 2016

Top Items Refugee Resettlement The Obama Administration has reached its refugee resettlement goal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016, which ended on Friday. Early reports indicate that…

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Testimony

Statement for the Record of Emir Hadzic: The Need to Protect Refugees

September 28, 2016

Statement for the Record of Emir Hadzic, Gunnery Sergeant, USMC (Ret.) Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest “Oversight of…

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Washington Week on Human Rights: September 26, 2016

September 26, 2016

Top Items Global Refugee Crisis On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Immigration and National Interest Subcommittee will hold a hearing to examine the administration’s FY2017 refugee…

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Press

Obama Summit a Welcome Step in the Right Direction, but Gaps and Serious Rights Violations Remain

September 21, 2016

New York City—Human Rights First today applauded President Obama for hosting yesterday’s Leaders’ Summit on Refugees, which brought together members of the international community to…

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Blog

VFAI Leader Emir Hadzic Speaks at White House Refugee Event

September 20, 2016

By Joe Jenkins After 20 years of service in the United States Marines, Gunnery Sergeant Emir Hadzic quietly took off his uniform, packed his bags, and prepared…

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Washington Week on Human Rights: September 19, 2016

September 19, 2016

Top Items United Nations Tomorrow President Obama will give his eighth and final presidential address to the United Nations General Assembly. The speech will likely…

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Human Rights First’s Acer Addresses U.N. High Level Meeting on Refugees

September 19, 2016

New York City—In remarks today before the U.N. High Level Meeting on Refugees and Migrants, Human Rights First’s Eleanor Acer urged countries to uphold commitments to refugee…

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Comprehensive Plan Details How U.S. Should Lead on Global Refugee Crisis

August 31, 2016

Washington, D.C. — Human Rights First today released “Respecting Rights and Securing Solutions,” a comprehensive plan for how the United States should address the global refugee…

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Report

Respecting Rights and Securing Solutions

August 31, 2016

  Two major summits slated for September 2016 present opportunities for the United States to lead, and advance key components of, a comprehensive initiative to…

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Washington Week on Human Rights: August 1, 2016

August 1, 2016

Top News Immigration Detention This Wednesday, August 3rd the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) and Human Rights First will host a breakfast discussion on…

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Press

Human Rights First Praises Senate’s Inclusion of Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Extension in Appropriations Bill

June 29, 2016

Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today applauded members of the Senate Appropriations Committee for including 4,000 visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program and…

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Washington Week on Human Rights: June 20, 2016

June 21, 2016

Top News World Refugee Day Today, to mark World Refugee Day, 28 of the nation’s most prominent national security leaders, retired generals and admirals, and former government…

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On World Refugee Day National Security Leaders, Retired Military Leaders, and Former Government Leaders Pledge Support for Refugee Protection

June 20, 2016

Washington, D.C. – In honor of World Refugee Day, 28 of the nation’s most prominent national security leaders, retired military leaders, and former government officials today publicly called on…

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Washington Week on Human Rights: June 6, 2016

June 6, 2016

Top Items Human Trafficking This week Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United States. In advance of the visit, Human Rights First is urging the State Department to press…

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Guantanamo Diary Author Receives Periodic Review Board Hearing

June 2, 2016

Today, nearly 17 months after the release of his best-selling memoir Guantanamo Diary, Mohamedou Ould Slahi received his Periodic Review Board (PRB) hearing. Slahi is a 45-year-old Guantanamo…

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Washington Week on Human Rights: May 31, 2016

May 31, 2016

Top Items Guantanamo Yesterday at the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, proceedings began in a pre-trial hearing for accused 9/11 terrorist Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and…

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Washington Week on Human Rights: May 23, 2016

May 23, 2016

Top News Guantanamo On Tuesday, the House Oversight and Government Reform National Security Subcommittee will hold a hearing examining the remaining detainees at the U.S. detention…

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Washington Week on Human Rights: May 16, 2016

May 16, 2016

TOP NEWS Guantanamo This week as the military commission proceedings in the case against Abdul Hadi al Iraqi continue at the U.S. detention center at…

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Washington Week on Human Rights: May 9, 2016

May 9, 2016

Top News Global Refugee Crisis Last week, the State Department released its official resettlement numbers for April, indicating that it resettled 451 Syrian refugees last…

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Washington Week on Human Rights: April 25, 2016

April 25, 2016

TOP NEWS Obama in Germany President Obama is in Berlin meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, British Prime Minister David Cameron, French President Francois Hollande…

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Blog

Obama’s Opportunity in Germany

April 22, 2016

President Obama heads to Hanover, Germany this weekend and on Monday he will meet with the leaders of Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom.…

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Blog

Washington Week on Human Rights: April 18, 2016

April 18, 2016

TOP NEWS Obama in Saudi Arabia This week President Obama travels to Saudi Arabia to meet with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), including…

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Press

New Report Finds Worsening Conditions for Syrian Refugees, Threats to Regional Stability, Due to Lack of Support

February 29, 2016

New York City – Human Rights First today released a new report, “The Syrian Refugee Crisis and the Need for U.S. Leadership,” that details the deteriorating conditions facing…

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Report

The Syrian Refugee Crisis and the Need for U.S. Leadership

February 29, 2016

Foreword by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker The Syrian refugee crisis is at a pivotal moment. More than 11 million people are displaced within Syria, a…

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Blog

Washington Week on Human Rights: January 19, 2016

January 21, 2016

Top News Global Refugee Crisis Tomorrow the Senate will take up the American SAFE Act, legislation that would effectively halt the resettlement of vulnerable refugees…

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Washington Week on Human Rights: November 23, 2015

November 24, 2015

Top News Global Refugee Crisis Last week, the House of Representatives passed the American Safe Act, legislation that would effectively shut down the resettlement of…

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Blog

Washington Week on Human Rights: September 22, 2015

September 22, 2015

Top News Global Refugee Crisis Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced that the United States will increase the annual number of refugees it…

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Washington Week on Human Rights: March 23, 2015

March 23, 2015

Top News GUANTANAMO Retired Marine Corps Major General Vaughn Ary has stepped down from his post overseeing the military commissions at the U.S. detention facility…

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Asylum Seekers Facing Religious and other Persecution Impacted by Impediments to Protection, in Europe and the United States

June 24, 2014

A piece in Sunday’s New York Times, “A Christian, Convert on the Run in Afghanistan,” tells the story of an Afghan Christian convert who sought…

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Testimony

Human Rights First Congressional Testimony: Asylum Fraud: Abusing America’s Compassion?

February 11, 2014

Testimony of Human Rights First’s Eleanor Acer On “Asylum Fraud: Abusing America’s Compassion?” Submitted to the House Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security February 11,…

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Press

Retired Generals and Admirals Urge Senate to Take Steps to Close Guantanamo Responsibly

November 13, 2013

Washington, D.C. – As the Senate takes up the Fiscal Year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) this week, 38 of the nation’s most respected retired…

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Press

Human Rights First Welcomes Obama Administration Efforts to Find Guantanamo Solution

November 7, 2013

Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First supports reported Obama Administration negotiations with the Yemeni government to build a rehabilitation facility for the Yemeni detainees cleared for…

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Blog

Twelve Years Later: 9/11 Demands Justice, Not GTMO

September 11, 2013

Twelve years after 9/11, those who planned the attacks have yet to be held accountable for causing the deaths of thousands of innocent civilians. Guantanamo…

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Press

Obama Return to Diplomatic Channels Praised

September 10, 2013

Washington, D.C. – This evening, following President Obama’s address to the nation making his case to the American people for action on Syria, Human Rights First issued…

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Press

President’s Oval Office Remarks Should Detail Broader Strategy

September 10, 2013

Washington, D.C. – As President Obama prepares to deliver his Oval Office address, remarks that will reportedly detail the reasons behind his request for authority to…

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Blog

Faith, Human Rights Groups to Urge U.S. Leadership in Protecting the Persecuted

September 9, 2013

By Eleanor Acer With Syria’s refugee crisis hitting the 2 million mark, the world’s attention has been focused this week on the plight of men, women…

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Blog

WATCH: Elisa Massimino Details Roadmap to Close Guantanamo in Congressional Hearing

July 24, 2013

The Senate will debate the national security, financial, and human rights costs of Guantanamo on July 24 at 2pm EST at a hearing before the…

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Press

President’s Immigration Reform, National Security Promises Aim to Strengthen America

February 12, 2013

Washington, D.C. – Tonight, in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address, Human Rights First’s Elisa Massimino issued the following statement: “President Obama hit…

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Press

Union Strongest Through Commitment to Equality, Human Rights

February 11, 2013

Washington, D.C. – As President Obama prepares to deliver the State of the Union address, Human Rights First urges him to recommit to the promise of…

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Immigration Law’s “Terrorism Bars” at Odds with U.S. National Security, Commitment to Refugees

February 6, 2013

By Anwen Hughes An article in Saturday’s Washington Post describes the confusion of an Afghan interpreter for the U.S. military, Tariq, who after risking his life for years…

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Press

Supreme Court Denies Appeals of Guantanamo Detainees; Throws Their Fate Back to President

June 11, 2012

Washington, D.C. – The Supreme Court today declined to review the cases of seven detainees being held at Guantanamo, a decision that Human Rights First…

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Blog

As Iraq Withdrawal Nears, Will Refugees Be Left Behind?

August 26, 2010

By Ruthie Epstein, Researcher & Advocate, Refugee Protection Program On Tuesday, the U.S. military said that the number of troops in Iraq fell below 50,000, in line…

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Press

State Department Human Rights Reports Highlight Need for U.S. Leadership

March 11, 2008

NEW YORK— Widespread violations of human rights detailed in the State Department’s 2007 country reports, released today, underscore the urgent need for U.S. leadership in…

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Blog

Asylum News 50

February 1, 2007

Commission Issues “Report Card” on Asylum Reforms On February 8, 2007, the bipartisan U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom issued a “report card” documenting the response…

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Asylum News 44

August 1, 2006

DOJ Announces Immigration Court Reforms On August 9, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announced reforms to the immigration courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals. These…

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