Human Rights First works to eliminate U.S. detention policies that undermine fundamental human rights and fail to address the serious threats posed by international terrorism. On Guantanamo, the NDAA, and beyond, Human Rights First works with military and national security professionals that are committed to establishing U.S. counterterrorism policies based on the rule of law.
Military Detention
Human Rights First Welcomes Debate on Closing Guantanamo
WASHINGTON– Human Rights First welcomed ongoing engagement from Congress on Guantanamo this week during debate over the National Defense Authorization…
6-14-2013
Today’s National Security Address a Step toward Transparency, Signals New Approach to Fighting Terror
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today welcomed President Obama’s pledge to pursue an exit strategy from the current armed conflict, to take concrete…
5-23-2013
Defense Lawyers Want Access to Secret Gitmo Prison Camp
This is a crosspost from Huffington Post Should defense lawyers in the September 11 terrorism case be allowed to visit…
1-29-2013
