We found 58 results for “Hong Kong”.
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Human Rights First Announces Leadership Transition
May 2, 2024
The Board of Directors of Human Rights First today announces the departure of President and CEO Michael Breen effective June 1, 2024, after more than…
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Hong Kong’s New Security Law Spells Further Repression
March 19, 2024
By Brian Dooley Hong Kong’s legislature today rushed through another new national security law aimed at suppressing any hint of dissent. The new law takes…
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Speech to American Bar Association’s Center for Human Rights
February 5, 2024
Louisville, KY February 5, 2024 Good afternoon. As President and CEO of Human Rights First, I appreciate the opportunity to speak to members of…
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Russian Forces Attack Medical Facilities Across Ukraine
March 28, 2023
By Brian Dooley Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine: I’m with Mike Breen of Human Rights First, about ten miles from the Russian border in the northeastern villages…
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No Room For Silence in Hong Kong’s Mass Trial
February 6, 2023
By Brian Dooley Hundreds of people queued up this morning for 39 public seats available at the opening day of Hong Kong’s mass trial of…
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Crimean Human Rights Lawyers Appeal for Solidarity in Wake of Attacks
November 22, 2022
By Brian Dooley KYIV: The Crimean Solidarity movement was set up by lawyers, journalists, and relatives of those arrested following the Russian invasion of Crimea…
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A Taste of Normal Life in a Ukrainian City at War
August 11, 2022
KHARKIV — Finding a slice of normalcy during war is a strong instinct for many people. Activists all over the world stress the importance of clinging…
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Filipino Human Rights Lawyer Angelo Guillen Honored with Baldwin Medal of Liberty
August 8, 2022
Baldwin Award Given to International Human Rights Defender in 2022 NEW YORK – Human Rights First announced today that Angelo Karlo Guillen, a human rights lawyer…
The Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award
March 15, 2022
The Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award was established in 1989 and named in honor of the principal founder of the American Civil Liberties…
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Human Rights First Calls for Nominations for 2022 Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award
March 10, 2022
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Human Rights First announced a call for nominations for the 2022 Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award. Nominations are due…