Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First, in partnership with 89 human rights and anti-corruption organizations from around the world, today called on the European Union (EU) to establish a targeted, global sanctions program to hold individuals and entities…
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KSM: Over a Decade of Trials, Still No Justice
Monday, December 3, 2018 – 11:38amKSM: Over a Decade of Trials, Still No JusticeThe continuing disarray of the Guantanamo military commissions was on full display earlier this month at the pretrial hearings for the five co-defendants accused of plottin…
Read moreStatement on Central European University
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today condemned the Hungarian government’s decision to close Central European University (CEU), a top-ranked, graduate-level academic institution accredited in both Hungary and the United States. The Hungarian govern…
Read moreSanctions on 17 Saudi Officials First Step Toward Accountability in Khashoggi Murder
Washington, D.C.—In response to the Trump Administration sanctioning 17 individuals for their involvement in the killing of Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi, Human Rights First’s Senior Vice President for Policy Rob Berschinski issued the following stat…
Read moreLooking to the Future
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 – 12:45pmLooking to the FutureSharon Kelly McBrideYesterday, millions of voters made their voices heard in support of American ideals. They stood together despite President Trump’s closing bid to Americans: “be afraid.” Be a…
Read moreStatement in Response to President Trump’s Attacks on Refugees
New York City—Today in response to the Trump Administration’s announcement on access to protection at the southern border and increased detention for refugees, Human Rights First’s Eleanor Acer released the following statement:
Read moreThe Global Magnitsky Act, Saudi Arabia, and the case of Jamal Khashoggi.
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 – 12:32pmThe Global Magnitsky Act, Saudi Arabia, and the case of Jamal Khashoggi. Rob BerschinskiNote: the following blog post is adapted from a series of Tweets issued by Rob Berschinski, Senior Vice President at Human Ri…
Read moreGuantanamo Bay Military Commissions: A Twilight Zone
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 – 12:25pmGuantanamo Bay Military Commissions: A Twilight Zone Susan NahviAt the end of September, I traveled down to Guantanamo Bay to observe the military commissions proceedings for the first time.
Read moreU.S. Government Should Take Action on Jamal Khashoggi
New York City—In response to the disappearance and reported killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Human Rights First’s Senior Vice President for Policy Rob Berschinski issued the following statement:
Read moreNew Efforts to Separate and Detain Families Would Double Down on Cruelty
Washington, D.C.—In response to reports that the Trump Administration is considering new efforts to separate and detain families at the U.S. southern border, Human Rights First’s Eleanor Acer issued the following statement:
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