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FirstCast is a podcast by Human Rights First, providing news and in-depth analysis on human rights issues around the globe.
Broken System: A Look at U.S. Immigration Detention2-8-2012  Broken System: A Look at U.S. Immigration Detention [ 13 min 01 s | 12.04 MB ] Play in Popup | Download (139)In this special edition of Firstcast, we feature the voices of a recently detained asylum seeker, whom we can call… |
Defense Bill Puts U.S. National Security at Risk10-31-2011 Defense Bill Puts U.S. National Security at Risk [ 7 min 15 s | 6.73 MB ] Play in Popup | Download (1253)In this week’s FirstCast, we talk about the controversial National Defense Authorization Act, an annual defense bill currently being considered by the Senate which has provisions that would limit the ability of the U.S. government to deal with terrorism suspects. Human Rights First has been working to make sure that these provisions are removed from the bill since day one and have launched a campaign this summer to educate Congress about the dangers of passing them. |
Tortured Bahraini Women Show Why U.S. Arms Sale Must Stop10-18-2011 Tortured Bahraini Women Show Why U.S. Arms Sale Must Stop [ 19 min 05 s | 17.58 MB ] Play in Popup | Download (1390)In this special edition of FirstCast, we feature the voices of two brave women who have been detained the longest in Bahrain in connection to the crackdown of pro-democracy advocates. Roula al-Safar is a nurse, a humanitarian, and the head of the Bahrain Nursing Association who was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Jalila al-Salman is a teacher and vice president of the Bahrain Teachers Association. She was sentenced to three years in prison. |
Anti-Extremist Laws in Russia Misused to Target Human Rights, Religious Groups10-8-2011 Anti-Extremist Law in Russia Targets Neo-Nazis and Human Rights Groups [ 12 min 17 s | 11.27 MB ] Play in Popup | Download (3034)While Russia’s heightened prosecution of ultranationalist groups resulted in a decrease of violent hate crime, law enforcement and prosecutorial officials also use the same legislation to persecute nonviolent government critics including journalist, independent media and human rights organizations and religious organizations–draining resources away from police units tasked with combating real threats of racist violence. |
Realigning Human Rights and National Security9-12-2011 9/11 Ten Years On: Realigning Human Rights and National Security [ 10 min 52 s | 9.97 MB ] Play in Popup | Download (1052)As our country moves forward, we must recommit ourselves to honoring the memory and sacrifice of those lost by holding fast to the principles of tolerance, human rights, and the rule of law. This week’s podcast features commentary from everyday people, reflecting on lessons learned from 9/11 and steps on how to move forward. |
