We found 32 results for “Project: Afghan Legal Assistance”.
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Pakistan must stop returns of Afghans to persecution, Trump administration must restart resettlement
April 3, 2025
Media Contact: [email protected] As Pakistan’s latest deadline for a new wave of deportations and detentions of Afghans approaches on April 10, Human Rights First calls…
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Human Rights First Recognizes Gibson Dunn’s Katie Marquart for Outstanding Work on Behalf of Afghan Refugees
October 10, 2024
Human Rights First announced today that Gibson Dunn Partner and Pro Bono Chair Katie Marquart will receive its Marvin E. Frankel Award for Pro Bono…
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Three Years On: U.S. Evacuation from Afghanistan
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Three Years On: Successes and Challenges since the U.S. Evacuation from Afghanistan Date: Wednesday, September 25th Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT / 10:00…
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Three Years On: The Continuing Mission to Support our Afghan Allies
August 30, 2024
By Shala Gafary Three years ago, in late August 2021, the last US military airplanes departed Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul. As these overly…
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An Afghan woman’s fight for gender equity
March 29, 2024
By Camila Rice-Aguilar “Being a human rights activist in Afghanistan – especially for women’s rights – it is impossible to live a simple life without…
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Commemorating the Anniversary of the Refugee Act
March 15, 2024
By Brenda Vargas Shortly after Human Rights First was founded, our organization championed the passage of the Refugee Act of 1980. Forty-four years ago today,…
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Helping Arriving Afghans at NOVA Support Center
February 29, 2024
By Amie Kashon Human Rights First assisted recently-arrived Afghans with their legal and resettlement issues at the Northern Virginia (NOVA) Afghan Support Center from January…
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Finding Support and Kindness at an Afghan Support Center
December 6, 2023
In August 2023, I had the privilege of attending an event organized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to support Afghan refugees…
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End of Year Address and 2023 Highlights from President and CEO Michael Breen
December 5, 2023
As I reflect on 2023, I find myself deeply appreciative of the incredible work accomplished by Human Rights First and the indispensable role our dedicated…
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Continuing the Mission: Afghan Allies Still Need You
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Recording of the discussion. Join Human Rights First for a virtual briefing on Wednesday, September 6th at 4pm ET, for inside look into our deeply-dedicated…
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Protecting Afghan Allies: 2021-2023
August 15, 2023
For over twenty years, Afghan human rights, civil society, and government leaders staked their lives, futures, and families on the international community’s efforts to build…
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Coping Strategies for Legal Practitioners and Advocates Representing Afghans
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Recording of the training. In commemoration of Mental Health Awareness Month, please join Human Rights First Project: Afghan Legal Assistance (PALA), Evacuate Our Allies, and…