U.S. Pays Much-Needed Attention to Violence Against Roma
For many of Hungary’s 600,000 Roma, the month of February brings back dismal memories. Just after midnight on February 23,…
2-17-2012
More Attention Needed for New Bills Targeting Homosexuals
New York City – Human Rights First condemns legislative efforts introduced this week in Uganda and Russia that aim to discriminate…
2-8-2012
Violent Attacks Against Russian Activists Focus of Al Jazeera’s The Stream
Yesterday, Al Jazeera’s innovative and social-media friendly television daily The Stream delved into the subject of Russian protests. The show’s…
2-7-2012
Russian Antiracism Campaigner Beaten, Persecuted on the Eve of February 4 Demonstrations
New York City – Human Rights First calls on the Russian government to promptly investigate the recent attack on Philip…
2-3-2012
Chapter Closed: Russian Neo-Nazis Lose Supreme Court Appeal
Today, the Supreme Court of Russia rejected Alexei Voevodin and Artem Prokhorenko’s appeals for clemency. In June 2011, they received life…
2-3-2012
