We found 127 results for “Afghan Resettlement”.
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Next Steps After Evacuation of 70,000 Afghans Must Include Access to Counsel, Pathway to Legal Permanent Residency
October 22, 2021
WASHINGTON — Since the fall of Kabul in mid-August, more than 70,000 Afghans have been evacuated to the United States, with thousands more expected to arrive…
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Human Rights First Welcomes Support for Afghans in Continuing Resolution
September 30, 2021
WASHINGTON – Human Rights First welcomed Congress’ inclusion of several provisions that will better support Afghans seeking safety in the United States in today’s passage of a…
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Human Rights First Urges Support for Afghan Allies In FY2022 Continuing Resolution
September 17, 2021
Washington — As Congress considers a Continuing Resolution for fiscal year 2022, Human Rights First today joined veteran, human rights, and refugee organizations in urging…
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20 Years After 9/11: Rights-Based Policies for a New Era
September 9, 2021
On September 11th, 2001, nineteen members of Al Qaeda used hijacked airplanes to murder almost three thousand people. Twenty years later, we are still living in the post-9/11 world. Shortly after the attacks, the…
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Human Rights First Lauds Introduction of WELCOMED Act for Afghan Refugees
September 3, 2021
WASHINGTON — Human Rights First lauds today’s introduction by Representatives Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Don Bacon (R-NE) of The Welcoming Evacuees Coming from Overseas to…
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Evacuate Our Allies Coalition Members Call for More Support for Afghanistan Evacuation
August 31, 2021
“The Biden administration’s August 31 deadline is not our deadline,” said veterans and advocates WASHINGTON — Today marks President Biden’s deadline for the end of operations…
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As Taliban Takes Control of All of Afghanistan Thousands of U.S. Allies, Remain to Be Evacuated
August 15, 2021
WASHINGTON – As the Taliban seizes control of the Afghan capital of Kabul, it is clear that immediate action is needed to evacuate Afghan allies…
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Human Rights First Calls on Biden Admin Ensure Evacuation for All Afghan Allies
August 13, 2021
WASHINGTON — As the Pentagon moves military forces to Afghanistan to evacuate American citizens and the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Human Rights First calls on the Biden administration…
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Human Rights First Welcomes Announcement of Expansion in Afghan Eligibility for Evacuation
August 2, 2021
WASHINGTON – With a rise in violence by the Taliban as U.S. troops near their full withdrawal from Afghanistan, Human Rights First welcomed today’s announcement that the State Department will…
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Assessment: U.S. Compliance with the Refugee Convention at its 70th Anniversary
July 27, 2021
As the world marks the 70th Anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention on July 28, 2021, the United States continues to flout its legal obligations…
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Human Rights First Calls on Biden Administration to Center Justice and Accountability in Next 100 Days
April 30, 2021
NEW YORK — Today marks one hundred days of President Biden’s administration. While the Biden presidency has brought some needed progress, the administration has considerable…
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As Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal Begins, Allies Shouldn’t Be Left Behind
April 22, 2021
WASHINGTON — As the United States begins the troop withdrawal from the nearly 20-year war in Afghanistan, national security experts, human rights advocates and U.S.…