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Human Rights First Calls for Accountability for Governments Which Encourage Hate
January 29, 2020
As House Examines Rise of Anti-Semitism in Europe, Human Rights First Calls for Practical Policy Solutions to Create Accountability for Governments Which Encourage Hate WASHINGTON…
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Marking One Year of the Horrific “Remain in Mexico” Policy – Over 800 Violent Attacks on Asylum-Seekers
January 22, 2020
WASHINGTON – Next week marks one year since the Trump administration began forcibly returning asylum-seekers to wait for their court dates in Mexico, where they…
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HRF CEO Michael Breen Statement on Human Rights Day
December 10, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Michael Breen, the president and CEO of Human Rights First made the following statement in recognition of Human Rights Day and the anniversary…
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Human Rights First Lauds Three Exceptional Women Nominated for the 2020 Martin Ennals Award
November 26, 2019
For Immediate Release: November 26, 2019 Contact: Chloé Bitton, Communications Manager, Martin Ennals Foundation [email protected] New York – Human Rights First welcomed the announcement today that three…
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One Year After Khashoggi’s Murder, Trump Administration Continues to Cover for Saudi Leaders
September 30, 2019
New York City— One year ago Wednesday, Saudi Arabian officials lured Saudi dissident, Virginia resident, and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi out of the United States, murdered him…
Letter
Coalition Letter Opposing Nomination of Marshall Billingslea to Department of State’s Senior Human Rights Position
September 17, 2019
September 17, 2019 Dear Senators: We are a group of non-governmental organizations that advocate for human rights, civil rights, and government accountability. We are writing…
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House Defense Bill Would Improve National Security through Human Rights
July 12, 2019
New York City—In response to the House of Representatives passing the defense bill (National Defense Authorization Act for the 2020 Fiscal Year, or “NDAA”), Human…
Fact Sheet
How Congress Can Find Justice for Jamal Khashoggi and Protect Others Like Him
July 10, 2019
ACCOUNTABILITY FOR KHASHOGGI’S MURDER IS A MUST On October 2, 2018, a team of Saudi government agents murdered Washington Post columnist and Virginia resident Jamal…
Letter
Coalition Letter in Support of Saudi Arabia Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2019
July 2, 2019
Dear Chairman McGovern and Ranking Member Cole, We, the undersigned organizations dedicated to the promotion and protection of universal human rights, write to voice our…
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UN Khashoggi Report a Call for Action
June 19, 2019
Washington, D.C.—In response to today’s release of findings from of an international investigation into the killing of Saudi dissident, American resident, and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, Human…
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DOD Releases Annual Civilian Casualties Report
May 2, 2019
Washington, D.C.—In response to yesterday’s submission by the Department of Defense of its annual report on civilian casualties, Human Rights First’s Rita Siemion released the following…
Letter
Letter to Congress on Strengthening Civilian Casualty Reporting
May 2, 2019
Dear Messrs. Chairmen and Ranking Members: We, the undersigned human rights, civil liberties, transparency, and faith-based organizations, write to urge you to strengthen oversight, transparency,…