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Human Rights First Mourns Human Rights Champion Senator Dianne Feinstein

WASHINGTON – With the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein, Human Rights First pays tribute to her profoundly important work and the indelible mark she left on human rights issues. Among…

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ICE Pushes to Deport Asylum-Seeking Afghan Incarcerated in the United States

Mohammad[1] is an Afghan citizen of the Hazara ethnic minority and Shi’a religion, who fled Afghanistan after repeated threats to his life following the Taliban’s consolidation of power in 2021.…

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Human Rights First Condemns Alleged Corrupt Menendez Scheme, Calls for End to Egypt Military Aid

WASHINGTON: Human Rights First today condemned the alleged bribery scheme for which Senator Bob Menendez and individuals with various links to the Egyptian government have been criminally indicted. In response…

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Welcoming Extension and Redesignation of Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan

Human Rights First continues to advocate for permanent safety for Afghans in the U.S. through an Adjustment Act WASHINGTON – Today, the Biden administration extended and redesignated Afghanistan for Temporary…

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Ukraine’s Gwara Media Wins William D. Zabel Award

NEW YORK — Human Rights First announced today that Gwara Media will be presented with the William D. Zabel Human Rights Award in recognition of its dedication to countering disinformation…

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Human Rights First Welcomes Extension and Redesignation of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela and Common Sense Work Permit Actions

WASHINGTON – The Biden administration extended and redesignated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) on Wednesday evening, providing security to thousands of Venezuelans. This critical decision preceded an announcement of…

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Representing Asylum Seekers with Disabilities: Relevant Law

This fact sheet is designed for attorneys and accredited representatives who represent disabled* asylum seekers before the immigration court and asylum office. It provides information about the application of federal…

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Human Rights First Announces Election of New Board Chairs

NEW YORK — Human Rights First today announced that at the most recent meeting of its Board of Directors, Donald Francis Donovan and Sanja Partalo were elected to serve terms…

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“I Felt Not Seen, Not Heard”

Gaps in Disability Access at USCIS for People Seeking Protection People seeking asylum in the United States navigate a complex process to apply for asylum and present their case, with…

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Cardin Awarded the Global Accountability Guardian Award

NEW YORK — Human Rights First is pleased to announce that U.S. Senator Ben Cardin will be honored with the 2023 Global Accountability Guardian Award at the organization’s annual awards…

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Statement for the Record of Human Rights First On U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Statement for the Record of Human Rights First On U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary “Book Bans: Examining How Censorship Limits Liberty and Literature” I. About Human Rights First Established…

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Belfast Judge Offers Hope to Springhill/Westrock Families Seeking Truth Before Deadline

By Brian Dooley I was in court today in Belfast with families of five people killed in 1972 by British soldiers in the Springhill/Westrock area of the city. Like many…

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