We found 286 results for “Ukraine”.
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Applauding a New Bill to Better Protect Human Rights Defenders
February 12, 2024
By Brian Dooley On January 31, new legislation to better protect Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) was introduced in the U.S. Congress by Senator Ben Cardin…
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Virtual actions keep asylum protected
February 9, 2024
By Brenda Vargas For months, a group of Senators and the White House have been negotiating a supplemental funding bill. In exchange for foreign aid,…
Speech
Speech to American Bar Association’s Center for Human Rights
February 5, 2024
Louisville, KY February 5, 2024 Good afternoon. As President and CEO of Human Rights First, I appreciate the opportunity to speak to members of…
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Hidden Harm: Briefing on Ukraine research
Thursday, February 15, 2024
This month’s webinar centers around the release of the comprehensive report “Hidden Harm: Ukraine Confronts Psychological Cost of War“. Our conversation will feature the report’s…
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Hidden Harm
January 23, 2024
Ukraine confronts psychological cost of war Ukraine has so far survived the brutal winter despite continuing Russian missile attacks across the country. However, the sustained…
Fact Sheet
Capping Asylum: Illegal, Dangerous, and Counterproductive
December 11, 2023
Among other changes to asylum law being considered by Congress, reports indicate Senators are discussing numerical limitations on asylum claims. Imposing a cap on the…
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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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Human Rights First Decries Political Dealing on Refugee and Migrant Lives
December 8, 2023
WASHINGTON – Human Rights First expressed outrage over reports overnight that the White House is ready to make a deal with Senate Republicans that would…
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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…
Update
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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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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Report Assesses Impacts of Magnitsky Sanctions
November 16, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Human Rights First, REDRESS, Open Society Foundations, the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, and the Pan American Development Foundation today released…