We found 294 results for “Democracy Protection”.
Speech
Remarks by Human Rights First President and CEO Uzra Zeya at 6th Geneva Forum 2026
February 10, 2026
6th Geneva Forum 2026 | Repression & Resilience: Human Rights in Tibet & Regions Under China Remarks by President and CEO Uzra Zeya: Thank you,…
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Human Rights First Galvanizing Action Against Widespread Abuses in the First Year of the Trump Administration
January 16, 2026
Washington, D.C — Human Rights First (HRF) is galvanizing cross-cutting action in response to the wide range of human and civil rights abuses—at home and…
Testimony
Testimony: Protecting Elected Officials and Candidates, Executive State officers, Election Officials, and Criminal Justice Participants Against Threats and Incidents of Political Violence
January 15, 2026
Chairwoman Mena, Ranking Member Waters and distinguished Members of the House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today…
Blog
A Threat to Truth: The U.S. Administration’s Campaign to Silence Dissent and the Free Press
December 18, 2025
By: Democracy Protection Intern, Lauryne Vassor This guest post does not necessarily reflect the views or expertise of Human Rights First. We are experiencing an…
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Beyond the Uniform: Ensuring Equal Rights for Service Members
December 17, 2025
By Kaylee Rawlins, Communications Intern This guest post does not necessarily reflect the views or expertise of Human Rights First. Human rights are often described…
Statement
Statement for the Record of Human Rights First On Senate Judiciary Committee Joint Subcommittee Hearing Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism “Biden’s Afghan Parolee Program”
December 15, 2025
For over twenty years, Afghan human rights defenders, civil society, and government leaders staked their lives, futures, and families on the international community’s efforts to…
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Uzra Zeya’s Remarks at UN Association for the National Capital Area Annual Human Rights Awards, December 10, 2025
December 11, 2025
Thank you, Scott, for your human rights leadership over decades and your all too kind words. It’s an incredible honor to follow in your footsteps…
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Human Rights First Condemns Gov. Abbott’s Unlawful Attack on America’s Largest Muslim Civil-Rights Organization
November 20, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First roundly condemns Governor Abbott’s recent designation of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a foreign terrorist organization. Governor…
Report
ATTACKING THE WATCHDOGS
October 23, 2025
Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Activists and Institutions Face New Wave of Assaults Introduction Human Rights Defenders (HRDs), journalists, and others in Ukraine working to counter corruption say…
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Human Rights First, Faith Leaders, and Community Members Call for Immediate Release of Afghan Asylum Seeker Detained by ICE
October 21, 2025
Annandale-on-Hudson, New York — The Episcopal Diocese of New York, Human Rights First, and Bard College are calling for the immediate release of Ali Faqirzada,…
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The Trump Administration’s Military Escalation in U.S. Cities is Dangerous and Un-American
October 1, 2025
Washington, D.C. — The Trump administration’s recent deployment of National Guard troops to U.S. cities, and the President’s address to the nation’s Flag and General…
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Presidential Memo Purporting to Counter Domestic Terrorism and Political Violence Threatens Constitutional Protections
September 26, 2025
Washington, D.C.— The Trump administration yesterday issued a Presidential Memorandum titled Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence that presents a serious threat to our…