We found 168 results for “Xenophobia”.
CEO Susan Hendrickson reflects on the role of lawyers in the fight for human rights
September 27, 2024
On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention gathered in Philadelphia and signed a document that continues to define the shape of our…
Blog
Pride Proves an Anxious Month for LGBTQ+ Community in Kharkiv
June 13, 2024
By Brian Dooley Kharkiv City – The recent Russian offensive in northeastern Ukraine has made June a nervous Pride month for the LGBTQ+ community here…
Press
On Anniversary of Capitol Insurrection, Democracy Remains at Risk
January 5, 2024
Washington, D.C. – On the anniversary of the insurrection at the United States Capitol, Human Rights First calls for accountability for those responsible for that…
Update
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…
Press
Lawsuit Filed Against Patriot Front for Racist Attack in Boston
August 8, 2023
BOSTON – Today, Human Rights First joined the law firm of Foley Hoag LLP in filing a civil federal lawsuit against the neo-Nazi extremist group…
Press
Human Rights First Denounces Troop Deployments to Southern Border
June 1, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the governors of Virginia, South Carolina, and West Virginia announced deployments of National Guard personnel to the U.S.-Mexico border, following announcements…
Press
Applauding Biden’s New Strategy to Counter Antisemitism
May 25, 2023
WASHINGTON – Human Rights First welcomed the release of the Biden administration’s U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism as an important step toward addressing the…
Press
Human Rights First Condemns Extremist Violence in Texas
May 8, 2023
WASHINGTON – Over the weekend, two communities in Texas suffered tragedies likely motivated by violent extremism, a mass shooting at a mall in Allen and…
Fact Sheet
Xenophobia & Anti-Immigrant Extremism: From Fringe to Mainstream
March 31, 2023
WHAT IS XENOPHOBIA & ANTI-IMMIGRANT EXTREMISM? Xenophobia and anti-immigrant extremism perpetuate the idea that immigrants, or people who are perceived to be “foreign” or “outsiders,”…
Letter
Letter on “United We Stand” event
September 20, 2022
Dear Ambassador Rice, We applaud the administration’s efforts to address hate through the upcoming summit, United We Stand: Countering Hate-Fueled Violence Together. We believe that…
Press
Human Rights First’s Response to President Biden’s Remarks on Afghanistan
September 19, 2022
Human Rights First’s President and CEO Michael Breen responded to President Biden’s remarks on the end of the U.S. war in Afghanistan: “The president has…
Topic
XENOPHOBIA
September 19, 2022
Rising xenophobia against minorities, refugees, and Muslims is a pressing human rights challenge. In both Europe and the United States, xenophobic rhetoric and hate crimes…