Human Rights First 2025 Highlights
Discover the impact of our work this year through the 2025 Human Rights First Snapshot—a concise overview of the progress, challenges, and momentum shaping our efforts to protect people seeking safety, support human rights defenders and advocates, and strengthen democracy in the United States and around the world.
Inside, you’ll find highlights from our strategic litigation, advocacy, technology innovation, and partnerships, as well as key numbers that show how our community helped advance human rights in powerful and practical ways.
This overview brings together stories, data, and accomplishments from across our programs—from defending the right to asylum and standing up for democratic freedoms, to supporting global accountability and developing technology that helps keep communities safe.