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Russia’s Newest Export: Anti-“Propaganda” Laws
March 18, 2014
by Trevor Allen Is the anti-gay “propaganda” law destined to be Russia’s number one export? The Russian LGBT community is anxiously watching as analogous laws banning…
Letter
Letter to Obama about Saudi Influence on Regional Human Rights Conditions
March 11, 2014
An open letter from Human Rights First President and CEO Elisa Massimino calling upon President Barack Obama to urge the government of Saudi Arabia to cooperate…
Press
Political Arrests in Sochi Reflect Russia’s Escalating Crackdown on Dissent
February 18, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today expressed concern over news reports that Russian authorities have arrested activists, journalists, and political dissenters – including Nadezhda Tolokonnikova…
Testimony
Asylum Fraud: Abusing America’s Compassion?
February 11, 2014
Testimony of Human Rights First’s Eleanor Acer On “Asylum Fraud: Abusing America’s Compassion?” Submitted to the House Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security February 11,…
Press
Human Rights First’s Eleanor Acer Testifies on Integrity of U.S. Asylum System
February 11, 2014
Washington, D.C.– Human Rights First’s Eleanor Acer will testify before Congress today and detail recommendations for the U.S. government to protect the integrity and effectiveness of…
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Human Rights First Calls for Nominations for 25th Annual Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty Award
February 11, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First is now accepting nominations for the 2014 Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty which recognizes an individual or organization who…
Press
Republican Leaders Release Statement in Support of U.S. Commitment to Refugees
February 10, 2014
Washington, D.C. – As Republican leaders in Congress work through the party’s immigration reform priorities, ten of the nation’s most prominent Republican leaders released a statement today…
Press
Faith Leaders Urged to Tackle Human Rights Issues at National Prayer Breakfast
February 5, 2014
Washington, D.C. – As leaders from around the globe convene in Washington this week for the annual National Prayer Breakfast hosted by the U.S. Congress and…
Press
President Obama Urged to Suspend Aid to Egypt Until Human Rights are Restored
February 2, 2014
Washington, D.C. – The Working Group on Egypt today sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to suspend aid to Egypt until it makes strides in its transition…
Press
Report Recommends Overhaul of U.S. Strategy in Egypt
January 23, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today released a report that describes how the Egyptian government is increasingly targeting non-violent dissenters through widespread repression in Egypt, stifling basic freedoms…
Report
Back to Square One: The U.S. Government and Political Change in Egypt
January 22, 2014
Human Rights First’s report describes how the Egyptian government is increasingly targeting non-violent dissenters through widespread repression in Egypt, stifling basic freedoms and exacerbating the…
Report
Back to Square One: The U.S. Government and Political Change in Egypt
January 22, 2014
Human Rights First’s report describes how the Egyptian government is increasingly targeting non-violent dissenters through widespread repression in Egypt, stifling basic freedoms and exacerbating the…