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Using Magnitsky Sanctions and Other Tools to Seek the Release of Political Prisoners
November 21, 2024
In our November 13, 2024, webinar, Mobilizing Action for Political Prisoners, Human Rights First brought together human rights experts, advocates, and family members of formerly…
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Finucane Family Testifies in U.S. Congress About Inquiry into 1989 Murder of Belfast Human Rights Lawyer
November 20, 2024
This week, the family of murdered Belfast human rights lawyer Pat Finucane testified at hearings in the United States Congress about the independent inquiry into…
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Statement on the 2024 Presidential Election
November 6, 2024
Washington, DC – The following is the statement of Human Rights First President and CEO, Sue Hendrickson, on the 2024 presidential election. With the results…
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2024 Magnitsky Series
Wednesday, Nov 13 - Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024
Human Rights First and our partners in the targeted human rights and anti-corruption sanctions coalition lead “Magnitsky Month” to advocate for the expanded and improved…
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“When You Love Something, You Fight for It”: LGBTQI+ Rights Advocacy in Uganda
October 23, 2024
By Clare Byarugaba Content warning: the following piece discusses topics of homophobia, violence, and rape. I always get culture shock whenever I’m in a place…
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President & CEO Remarks: 2024 Awards Celebration
October 15, 2024
October 8, 2024 – Cipriani 25 Broadway – New York, NY Good evening. And thank you for joining us here tonight. As I look around…
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CEO Susan Hendrickson reflects on the role of lawyers in the fight for human rights
September 27, 2024
On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention gathered in Philadelphia and signed a document that continues to define the shape of our…
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Vladimir Kara-Murza is free from Russian prison
August 12, 2024
The last time I spoke with Vladimir Kara-Murza he was on the screen of a Zoom webinar, talking about the harm that corruption and dictatorship…
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Human Rights First Welcomes Release of Vladimir Kara-Murza, Other Political Prisoners
August 1, 2024
Human Rights First today joyfully welcomed the long-overdue release of Vladimir Kara-Murza, the human rights activist, opposition leader, and journalist who has been detained in…
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Statement on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Address to Congress
July 23, 2024
WASHINGTON DC – Human Rights First today called on President Biden and Congress to use the visit of Prime Minister… Read More
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Q & A: International Criminal Court
July 17, 2024
Today, on the anniversary of the day when the International Criminal Court’s founding treaty was approved, we asked our Senior Director of Accountability Adam Keith…