We found 205 results for “Our Work in Ukraine”.
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U.S. Financial Sanctions Against Russia Establish Framework for Targeting Arms Exporters
March 17, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First welcomes President Obama’s executive order issued today that puts in place financial sanctions against the Russian government. This newly-signed executive…
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Human Rights Priorities at Core of Strong State of the Union
January 28, 2014
Washington, D.C. – As President Obama prepares to deliver his State of the Union address tonight, Human Rights First is urging him to articulate policies…
Fact Sheet
The Basics of U.S. Asylum Law
December 31, 2012
Who are refugees? Refugees are often survivors of unimaginable atrocities. Many have had family members killed in conflict or been separated from their parents or…
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Xenophobic Violence in Greece Highlights Need for Better Government Response
July 26, 2012
A recent front page article in the New York Times shines a light on the troubling rise in xenophobic violence in Greece. The article cites a new report from…
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Largest-Ever U.N. Call for End to Anti-LGBT Violence
March 23, 2011
Yesterday’s United Nations Human Rights Council statement on sexual orientation and gender identity was endorsed by an unprecedented 85 countries. The statement received the support…
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Testimony from Ukraine: Racist Violence and Need for Government Action
July 21, 2009
Check out this Huffington Post article from a partner working at the African Center of Kyiv. The rise in racist violence has turned what was originally a…
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New Report Finds Violent Hate Crime on the Rise
September 24, 2008
NEW YORK–Incidents of violent hate crime targeting a number of minority groups are increasing or occurring at historically high levels in many of the Organization…
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Rights Group Calls on European Officials to Raise Concern on Escalating Hate Crimes in Ukraine
August 19, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A leading human rights advocacy group has urged high-ranking European officials to use a September 9 summit meeting with Ukrainian officials to…
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Rights Groups Call On State Dept. To Raise Concern On Escalating Hate Crimes In Ukraine
August 7, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A coalition of leading advocacy groups, convened by Human Rights First, has called on Dan Fried, the Assistant Secretary of State for…
Report
2008 Hate Crime Survey: Framework Of Criminal Law
March 16, 2008
Executive Summary While governments have an obligation to combat all crime, the hate crime concept is a simple acknowledgement of the greater seriousness of crimes…
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Interrogation and Torture in U.S. Policy: Forum with Retired Admirals and Generals
January 11, 2008
Columbia, SC – Retired military leaders will discuss U.S. interrogation policy and the importance of the commander-in-chief setting the highest standards for all U.S. personnel…
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Retired Admirals and Generals Visit The Citadel to Speak about U.S. Interrogation Policy and the Geneva Conventions
January 11, 2008
Charleston, SC – Retired military leaders will meet at The Citadel to discuss U.S. interrogation policy and the importance of the commander-in-chief setting the highest…