We found 28 results for “Project: Afghan Legal Assistance”.
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An Afghan woman’s fight for gender equity
March 29, 2024
By Camila Rice-Aguilar “Being a human rights activist in Afghanistan – especially for women’s rights – it is impossible to live a simple life without…
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Commemorating the Anniversary of the Refugee Act
March 15, 2024
By Brenda Vargas Shortly after Human Rights First was founded, our organization championed the passage of the Refugee Act of 1980. Forty-four years ago today,…
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Helping Arriving Afghans at NOVA Support Center
February 29, 2024
By Amie Kashon Human Rights First assisted recently-arrived Afghans with their legal and resettlement issues at the Northern Virginia (NOVA) Afghan Support Center from January…
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Finding Support and Kindness at an Afghan Support Center
December 6, 2023
In August 2023, I had the privilege of attending an event organized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to support Afghan refugees…
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End of Year Address and 2023 Highlights from President and CEO Michael Breen
December 5, 2023
As I reflect on 2023, I find myself deeply appreciative of the incredible work accomplished by Human Rights First and the indispensable role our dedicated…
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Continuing the Mission: Afghan Allies Still Need You
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Recording of the discussion. Join Human Rights First for a virtual briefing on Wednesday, September 6th at 4pm ET, for inside look into our deeply-dedicated…
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Protecting Afghan Allies: 2021-2023
August 15, 2023
For over twenty years, Afghan human rights, civil society, and government leaders staked their lives, futures, and families on the international community’s efforts to build…
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Coping Strategies for Legal Practitioners and Advocates Representing Afghans
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Recording of the training. In commemoration of Mental Health Awareness Month, please join Human Rights First Project: Afghan Legal Assistance (PALA), Evacuate Our Allies, and…
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Women’s History Month Profile featuring The Honorable Rona Sabawoon
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Please note this event will take place from 1:00pm EDT to 2:30pm EDT. Honor Women’s History Month by joining Human Rights First’s Project: Afghan Legal…
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Accenture Honored for Exceptional Corporate Partnership by Human Rights First
October 6, 2022
Human Rights First has selected Accenture to receive the inaugural Human Rights First Award for Exceptional Corporate Partnership for the company’s commitment to the life-changing…
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PALA Team Launches Welcome.US CEO Council Asylum Clinic for Afghan Asylum-Seekers
October 3, 2022
By Sophie Salmore Last week, Google, Accenture, Welcome.US, and Human Rights First’s Project: Afghan Legal Assistance (PALA), hosted an asylum clinic at Google’s headquarters in…