We found 741 results for “Human Rights Defenders”.
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25 Years After the UN Declaration To Protect HRDs, Much More Has To Be Done
December 8, 2023
by Ingeborg Moa, executive Director of the Norwegian Human Rights Fund; and Brian Dooley, Senior Advisor, Human Rights First Tomorrow, 9 December, marks 25 years…
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Gender-based violence skyrockets in war-ravaged Ukraine
December 6, 2023
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a global public health pandemic that is heightened in areas of conflict. The UN runs an annual campaign, 16 Days of…
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End of Year Address and 2023 Highlights from President and CEO Michael Breen
December 5, 2023
As I reflect on 2023, I find myself deeply appreciative of the incredible work accomplished by Human Rights First and the indispensable role our dedicated…
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December Series: Conversations for International Human Rights Day
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Recordings of the three conversations. Join us the week leading up to International Human Rights Day, December 10, 2023, for a captivating 3-part webinar series…
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Ukraine’s Winter War
November 17, 2023
Vulnerable civilians brace for coming freeze As temperatures plummet in Ukraine, slowing the ground war, Russia resumes bombing the country’s heating infrastructure. They target Ukraine’s…
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Ukraine Medics Defy Missiles and Mud to Bring Aid to Civilians on Front Lines
November 6, 2023
By Brian Dooley Three times a week a team of medics leaves Kharkiv City in Ukraine to make the dangerous trip east to the communities…
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Human Rights First Calls on the U.S. to Protect Afghans in Pakistan
November 2, 2023
NEW YORK – Human Rights First strongly condemns Pakistan’s return of Afghan refugees to danger in their country and urges the U.S. government to respond…
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The U.S. Needs a Human Rights Institute to Reform the International System
October 26, 2023
About half the countries in the world have some form of National Human Rights Institute (NHRI), which are meant to promote and implement international human…
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Impact of Polish election on asylum seekers and rights defenders
October 13, 2023
By Maya Fernandez-Powell Poland is gearing up for its parliamentary election set for October 15. The results could have major consequences for the country during…
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As UAE Waffles on Human Rights, U.S. Congress Must Act
October 6, 2023
By Brian Dooley This week, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — a U.S. military ally and a brutal dictatorship — responded to recommendations made to…
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Human Rights First Condemns Continued U.S. Military Aid to Abusive Egyptian Government
September 14, 2023
WASHINGTON – Human Rights First condemned the Biden administration’s decision to provide Egypt a larger share of the annual military assistance that Congress had conditioned…