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Growing Restrictions on Egyptian Civil Society as Parliamentary Elections Loom Closer
July 30, 2014
By Jannat Majeed As the first parliamentary elections since Egyptian President Sisi was elected loom closer, the Egyptian government has put various restrictions on civil…
Blog
Washington Week on Human Rights: July 21, 2014
July 21, 2014
Top News CHILDREN AT THE BORDER On Friday, President Obama will meet with the presidents of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras to discuss the surge…
Testimony
Testimony of Elisa Massimino on “Human Rights Vetting: Nigeria and Beyond” Congressional Hearing
July 10, 2014
Testimony of Elisa Massimino for the hearing on “Human Rights Vetting: Nigeria and Beyond” before the the United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa,…
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Stimson Center Releases Report on Drone Policy
June 27, 2014
By John Rodriguez This week, the Stimson Center released an important report on drone policy. The report is a product of the Stimson Center’s Task Force…
Fact Sheet
Congressional Recommendations: How to Manage the Increase in Asylum Seekers at the Border
June 23, 2014
During the past few years, the number of people arriving at the southern U.S. border expressing a fear of return to their home countries has…
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Court Urged to Adopt International Standards in Cases of Enforced Disappearance
June 4, 2014
New York City – Human Rights First submitted an amicus brief before the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia circuit yesterday urging the Court…
Letter
Letter to Senate on U.S. Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council
June 3, 2014
To the Senate Majority and Minority Leaders: We are a diverse coalition of leading NGOs and experts supporting U.S.-UN engagement to advance human rights. We…
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Obama Speech Details American Foreign Policy Rooted in Respect for Human Rights, Law
May 28, 2014
Washington, D.C. – President Obama’s West Point commencement address detailed a vision of American leadership that is not only consistent with our nation’s values and ideals,…
Testimony
Statement for the Record of Human Rights First on the Authorization For Use Of Military Force After Iraq And Afghanistan
May 20, 2014
Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations May 21, 2014 SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS Human Rights First welcomes the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s attention to the…
Blog
New York State Bill Creates Stiffer Penalties for Traffickers
May 16, 2014
By Jill Savitt On Tuesday, victims of sex trafficking gathered in Albany to urge New York State lawmakers to pass a new bill that would create…
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Washington Week on Human Rights: May 5, 2014
May 5, 2014
International Human Rights, Inside the Beltway Top News UKRAINE During a hearing on Thursday, the House Foreign Affairs Committee will examine Russia’s role in the destabilization…
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Retired Military Leaders Urge White House to Lead Declassification of CIA Torture Report
May 1, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Thirty of the nation’s most respected retired generals and admirals today urged President Obama to lead the declassification process of the Senate intelligence…