We found 207 results for “Technology”.
Letter
NGO Statement on Reported Changes to U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Drones and Other Lethal Force
March 8, 2018
We, the undersigned non-governmental organizations, are deeply concerned about the reported changes to the United States’ policy on the use of lethal force overseas, including…
Issue Brief
Fake News, Free Speech, And Foreign Influence: The Smart Way the United States Can Combat Disinformation
March 8, 2018
On January 23, 2018, through the generous support of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, Human Rights First hosted a public conference entitled, “Fake News, Free…
Blog
Vets for American Ideals Heads to SXSW
March 8, 2018
For the third year in a row, Human Rights First is headed to SXSW (or South by Southwest), but this time it’s Vets for American…
Press
Hooper Testifies on Russian Disinformation Efforts in United States, Europe
September 14, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First’s Melissa Hooper today will urge members of Congress to maintain American support for democratic norms and institutions in response to Russian…
Press
Human Rights First Adds Four Distinguished Leaders to its Board of Directors
April 26, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today announced that former Deputy Secretary of State Tony Blinken, Academy Award–winning director Gavin Hood, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff…
Blog
German Social Media Law Threatens Free Speech
April 10, 2017
By Erika Asgeirsson On Wednesday, the German cabinet approved a draft law that would fine social media companies for failing to remove hate speech and other content…
Blog
Washington Week on Human Rights: March 13, 2017
March 13, 2017
By Mary Elizabeth Margolis TOP ITEMS President’s Budget Request President Trump is expected to submit his budget request to Congress on Thursday. The administration has…
Letter
Statement by Former U.S. Government Officials on Use of Force
March 10, 2017
March 10, 2017 The Honorable James Mattis Secretary of Defense Department of Defense 1000 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301-1000 Dear Secretary Mattis: We, the undersigned,…
Press
Human Rights First Releases New Report on Rise of Extremism, Far-Right in Germany
February 7, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today released a new report examining antisemitism, xenophobia, and extremism in Germany. The report, “Germany Conflicted: The Struggle Between Xenophobia and…
Blog
Donald Trump is on the Losing Team
February 3, 2017
By Sharon Kelly McBride The Falcons taking on the Patriots isn’t the only big competition going down in America this weekend. It seems a clear winner…
Report
Executive Order Opposition
February 3, 2017
Leaders in business, government, and across America have spoken out against President Trump’s harmful Muslim refugee ban. Here is a list of many who have…
Blog
A Gift Free from Forced Labor
December 24, 2016
This time of year many people are out searching for the perfect gifts for family, friends, and sometimes even the dog. But, before you purchase…