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Accountability

Using Magnitsky Sanctions and Other Tools to Seek the Release of Political Prisoners

In our November 13, 2024, webinar, Mobilizing Action for Political Prisoners, Human Rights First brought together human rights experts, advocates, and family members of formerly arbitrarily detained individuals to discuss…

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Human Rights Defenders

Finucane Family Testifies in U.S. Congress About Inquiry into 1989 Murder of Belfast Human Rights Lawyer

Blog, Testimony

The Military & Extremism

Veterans and Civil Rights Organizations Urge Congress to Reject Harmful Provisions in the NDAA

Dear Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Wicker, Chairman Rogers, and Ranking Member Smith: As Senate and House conferees meet to discuss their differing versions of the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization…

Letter

Statement on the 2024 Presidential Election

Washington, DC – The following is the statement of Human Rights First President and CEO, Sue Hendrickson, on the 2024 presidential election. With the results of the 2024 election, the…

Press, Statements

Access to U.S. Asylum

Human Rights First’s Comment on the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security’s Final Rule on Securing the Border

Human Rights First Comment on the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security’s Final Rule on Securing the Border, USCIS Docket No. USCIS 2024-0006; A.G. Order No. 6053-2024 For a year…

Letter, Statements

Democracy at Risk: Confronting Disinformation and Voter Suppression

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Latvian Activist Who Helped Asylum Seekers Waits for Court Verdict Thursday

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LGBTQ+

“When You Love Something, You Fight for It”: LGBTQI+ Rights Advocacy in Uganda

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President & CEO Remarks: 2024 Awards Celebration

Statements

Access to U.S. Asylum

Hope in Exile: Gema’s journey to asylum

Blog, Refugee Voices

Peace and Solidarity: Spotlight on the Olympic Refugee Team

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Refugee Protection

Q&A with Social Worker Diana Diaz Madera

Diana Diaz Madera, a social worker and mental health provider who consults for Human Rights First, reflects on different ways we can assist asylum seekers as they navigate both legal…

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