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May 25, 2017

Bipartisan House Resolution on Chechnya Passes Unanimously

Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today applauds the swift, bipartisan passage of House Resolution 531, a strong condemnation of the detention, torture, and murders of gay and bisexual men in...

May 24, 2017

Bipartisan House Resolution on Chechnya a Unified Message to End Crisis

Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today applauds the introduction of a new resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives condemning the continuing persecution of gay and bisexual men in...

May 17, 2017

Human Rights First Honors International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia with Call To Action for Persecuted Chechens

Washington, D.C. - In honor of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOT), Human Rights First today celebrates the work of human rights activists around the world...

May 15, 2017

Washington Week on Human Rights: May 15, 2017

Top Items Turkish President to Visit the White House President Trump is scheduled to welcome Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the White House tomorrow for talks...

May 12, 2017

Following Dubious Results in Chechnya, Russian Government Urged to Undertake Legitimate Investigation

Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today condemned the Russian government’s claim that it has concluded its investigation of human rights abuses in Chechnya and found no evidence...

May 05, 2017

Renewed Call for Action to Protect Gay Men Following Announcement of Russian Investigation in Chechnya

Washington, D.C.—Following reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to speak to law enforcement officials about the continued abuse and detention of over one hundred gay men...

May 02, 2017

Administration Urged to Take Action to Provide Protection for Gay Men In and Fleeing Chechnya

Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today urged the State Department to provide protection and assistance to gay men fleeing violence in Chechnya, Russia, and called on President Trump to demand...

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November 11, 2016

Advocates and Allies in the Global Equality Movement: A Celebration of Human Rights Day

Honoring:

Caleb Orozco

Executive Director of United Belize Advocacy Movement (UNIBAM) and lead plaintiff in the landmark case that overturned Belize's sodomy law

Olena Hloba

Co-founder of Parents Initiative Tergo, an ally organization of parents of LGBT people, Ukraine

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Resources

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Infographic | 2016

Caribbean Voices for Equality

Human Rights First is concerned about long-standing laws in the Caribbean that criminalize homosexuality or otherwise infringe on basic human rights, but we are also inspired by the brave leaders who are standing up for equality and dignity for all people. We believe more such voices will emerge

Factsheet | November 17, 2017

LGBT Community Under Attack in Egypt

LGBT Community Under Attack in Egypt Since the beginning of September 2017, Egyptian authorities under President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s rule have arrested dozens of lesbian, gay, bisexual and...

Factsheet | April 20, 2017

Crackdown on Gay Men in Chechnya

Get the Facts: Crackdown on Gay and Bisexual Men in Chechnya Share on Facebook Take Action Donate Gay and Bisexual Men in Chechnya Under...

Letter | April 18, 2017

Letter: To Ambassador Haley on Crackdown in Chechnya

Dear Ambassador Haley: I am writing to express alarm over the ongoing persecution of gay men in Chechnya, Russia, and to call for U.S. leadership at the United Nations in pressing for...

Factsheet | April 10, 2017

Crackdown on Gay Men in Chechnya

The Current Situation On April 1, 2017, independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta reported that Chechen authorities detained more than one hundred gay men over the prior week “in connection with...