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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…

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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…

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Even in War There are Limits

March 8, 2024

ICC Issues New Warrants for Russian Strikes on Ukraine’s Electrical Infrastructure

A year after charging Russian President Vladimir Putin and an aide with unlawfully…

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Unlocking Potential: Joining Okta’s Nonprofit Technology Fellows

March 6, 2024

Okta, the leading identity and access management company, runs a six-month Nonprofit Technology Fellowship as part of their Okta for Good Nonprofit…

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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…

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Celebrating Black History Month through the Lens of Migration 

February 28, 2024

A painting from the Migration Series by Jacob Lawrence. 

By Madhavi Narayanan

Each February, the United States celebrates the rich culture and history…

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Six Key Takeaways as Ukraine Marks Two Years of War

February 23, 2024

By Brian Dooley and Maya Fernandez-Powell

February 24th marks the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. While Human Rights First has…

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