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Human Rights First Awards Dinner

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Guatemala is Not a Safe Third Country

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The Freedom for Detained Refugees Project

Announcing a Three-Pronged Initiative to Combat the Imprisonment of Refugees in the United States

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On the Ground at the Southern Border

Our New Report

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On human rights, the United States must be a beacon. America is strongest when our policies and actions match our values.More

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Some of our partner retired generals and admirals against torture.

Keeping the Door Closed on Torture