Syria

Human Rights First works to identify and disrupt the supply chains on which the Syrian government relies to carry out widespread and systematic attacks on civilians. We aim to leverage the full range of U.S. financial and political pressure on enablers of atrocities and to stem the flow of goods and services necessary to perpetrate crimes against humanity.

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Human Rights First Calls on Obama to Veto Defense Authorization Bill

Washington, DC – Human Rights First urges President Obama to veto the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) because it…


12-21-2012


Cornyn Amendment to Defense Spending Bill Targets Syrian Enablers

Washington, DC – The Senate has approved an amendment to the FY2013 Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would cease all…


11-30-2012


Key Questions Remain after Syria’s Internet Goes Black

Nearly two years ago, Secretary Clinton made the best case for robust pursuit of “One Internet” when she laid out…


11-29-2012