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Washington Week on Human Rights: June 6, 2016

On Washington's human rights agenda this week: Human Trafficking, Syrian refugees, Defense Authorization and more

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Refugees Renew America

New campaign highlights proud, bipartisan tradition of U.S. global leadership on refugee protection

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Understanding Modern Slavery

New resource illustrates how this largely undetected crime operates

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Support the Ride for Human Rights

Biking Across America to Help Refugees Win Asylum

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On human rights, the United States must be a beacon. America is strongest when our policies and actions match our values.More

Blogs & Press Releases

June 07, 2016

Moroccan Gitmo Detainee Receives Initial Review

June 07, 2016

On the Radio: Making the Case for Increased Refugee Resettlement

June 07, 2016

Myth: Human Traffickers Always Use Physical Force to Control Victims

June 07, 2016

State Department Urged to Submit Overdue Report on Bahrain’s Progress Toward Reform to Congress

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Eleanor Acer

As the director of Human Rights First’s Refugee Protection program, Eleanor Acer oversees Human Rights First’s research and advocacy on issues relating to refugee protection, asylum, and migrants’

June 06, 2016

Obama Administration Resettles 1,069 Syrian Refugees in May, Remains far from Goal

May 20, 2016

The World Humanitarian Summit and Beyond