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Human Rights First builds respect for human rights and the rule of law to help ensure the dignity to which everyone is entitled and to stem intolerance, tyranny, and violence. More » |
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UNHCR and HRF Convene a Panel on Protection from Racism and Xenophobia
A panel discussion brings together intergovernmental and NGO experts to discuss strategies for improving protection for refugees, returnees, asylum-seekers, stateless and displaced persons who are affected by xenophobia, racism, intolerance, and bias-motivated violence. |
| 06/30/10 |
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2010 High-Level Conference on Tolerance in Astana, Kazakhstan
At the OSCE Conference on Tolerance, HRF and the Anti-Defamation League released a report noting that half of OSCE nations fail to comply with efforts to track hate crimes. Joint ADL/HRF Report
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| 06/30/10 |
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Elisa Massimino Testifies in Congress on Antisemitism
Human Rights First President and CEO told members of Congress that the United States must combat violence motivated by antisemitism. Read her testimony, and our press release. |
| 04/14/10 |
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Spotlighting US Rights Violations
In a recent report to the Human Rights Council, Human Rights First highlights ongoing concerns about U.S. refugee protection and immigration detention; counterterrorism policies; and hate crimes and discrimination. The report targets the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), which will look at the human rights record of the United States for the first time in November 2010. |
| 03/31/2010 |
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HRF Calls to Block Efforts to Prohibit "Defamation of Religion"
Human Rights First urged United Nations member states to block ongoing efforts to establish new norms that prohibit defamation of religion, a measure the group notes would be detrimental to international human rights and freedom of expression. Governments must confront violence and hostility against minorities without restricting free expression. Press Release and Open Letter |
| 03/01/2010 |
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