Ask President Obama to Promote Human Rights in Russia

HRF Calls on President and Congress to Promote Human Rights in Russia

Watch our New Video and Take Action Now, urging President Obama to promote human rights in Russia.

Human Rights First will also travel to Moscow to take part in a civil society conference on the sidelines of the Summit. We’ll keep you updated.

Letter to President Obama  |  U.S. Helsinki Commission Testimony  

New HRF Video |  Press Release

Hate Knows No Borders

Human Rights First has written a section on hate crimes around the world for the recently released report by the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, Confronting the New Faces of Hate: Hate Crimes in America 2009.

Hate Knows No Borders  |  Hate Crime Survey

HRF Joins NYC LGBT Gay Pride

Our goal is to reduce violent hate crimes around the world. We’re taking part in NYC Pride to show support to a community greatly affected by this problem. You can join us by reading our news and reports, taking action with us, or giving to Human Rights First.

At a glance: Factsheet on Homophobic Violence
Learn more about our work on LGBT rights or follow us on twitter during the parade on Sunday, June 28!

HRF Urges Congress to Pass the Matthew Shepard Act

HRF’s report on Hate Crime in the United States showed the need for passing the Matthew Shepard Act, which would enhance U.S. policy at home and abroad. Join our campaign on this important bill!

Read Elisa Massimino’s Testimony or JTA Op-Ed on hate crime, and Take Action

Press Release

Governments Must Open Eyes to Hate Crimes

In our latest JTA Op-Ed, Program Director Paul LeGendre stresses that violent hate crimes know no boundaries and are on the rise, from Washington to Europe. The hateful murder of Special Police Officer Stephen Johns as he guarded the entrance to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum was a troubling reminder of this thriving hate crime.

Read the Op-Ed

HRF Report: Antisemitic Violence

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