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.
In response to the Park51 controversy, the ‘burn-the-Koran’ event, and the attack on a New York taxi cab driver, HRF…
A panel discussion brings together intergovernmental and NGO experts to discuss strategies for improving protection for refugees, returnees, asylum-seekers, stateless…
At the OSCE Conference on Tolerance, HRF and the Anti-Defamation League released a report noting that half of OSCE nations…
At the occasion of the United Nations-designated International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Human Rights First stresses…
New York, NY – Human Rights First and the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, leading U.S. rights organizations, welcome…
