June 30, 2025
In April 2025, Human Rights First (HRF) travelled to northeastern Syria to meet with human rights defenders as the country goes through a massive transition…
May 29, 2025
Executive Summary:
Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) aiding migrants and people seeking asylum at the Poland-Belarus border are facing increasing threats, legal harassment, and diminishing support…
May 23, 2025
Executive Summary
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, civilians in occupied and front-line areas have been subjected to heavy bombing of their communities,…
May 8, 2025
Abuse, Expulsions, and Refoulement of People Seeking Asylum
A new report from Human Rights First and Refugees International reveals systemic and…
January 3, 2025
How Russia Targeted and Killed HRD Tigran Galustyan in Ukraine
On Sunday, October 6, 2024, Human Rights Defender (HRD) Tigran Galustyan was driving to rescue…
September 9, 2024
Immigration Lawyers in Britain Threatened by Far-Right Extremist Violence
Immigration lawyers in Britain told Human Rights First they need better protection from the United…
August 28, 2024
Ukraine’s military conscription laws threaten humanitarian efforts
According to activists, Ukrainian men are being pulled away from lifesaving humanitarian work and drafted into the military…
August 22, 2024
How Ukraine deals with those accused of collaboration with Russia
Introduction
As Ukraine faces multiple threats from Russian forces including long-range bombing of its cities…