Racist and xenophobic violence and sentiment are rising across the world. Cutting across religious and cultural divides, racism and xenophobia threaten communities of ethnic or national minorities, including immigrants, citizens, long-time residents and newcomers. Immigrants and refugees are among the most vulnerable groups.
Human Rights First’s Hate Crime Survey profiled attacks on people based on ethnicity or race. Our advocacy brings governments’ attention to the plight of these minorities and shows how they can combat discrimination and hate crime.
Roberto Carlos had a banana thrown at him during a recent game in the Russian soccer league. The revered footballer…
The Council of Europe’s group of Eminent Persons—assembled to address the challenges arising from the resurgence of intolerance and discrimination…
International human rights bodies have periodically evaluated the response of the South African government to xenophobic and other forms of…
New York, N.Y.—Human Rights First calls on the Russian authorities to investigate the assault on the Kommersant journalist Elman Soltakhanov,…
The International Community Should Condemn Attacks On African Migrants and Refugees in Libya and Urge Libyan Forces not to Block…
