Great Britain Ramps up Anti-Slavery Efforts #UKSlavery
The United Kingdom is taking a hard look at its efforts to combat modern slavery. Last month the Independent Anti-Slavery[…]
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Disregarding Universal Values in Middle East Policy Will Bring More Instability #MiddleEastInstability
Early indications suggest that the incoming Trump Administration will shape U.S. policy in the Middle East around closer cooperation with[…]
Read moreThe NSU Trial: Responding to Institutional Racism in Law Enforcement (Part 3) #NSU #Neo-Nazi
In this four-part blog series, Human Rights First is examining the crimes and trial of the National Socialist Underground[…]
Read moreOSCE Releases Hate Crimes Data #OSCE #HateCrimes
In both Europe and the United States, hate crimes are rising along with the public expressions of hatred fanned by[…]
Read moreThe NSU Trial: A Victim-Sensitive Approach to Hate Crime Investigations (Part 2) #NSU #Neo-Nazi
In this four-part blog series, Human Rights First is examining the crimes and trial of the National Socialist Underground (NSU),[…]
Read moreAcross the globe…equality is on the march: Ambassador Susan Rice Speaks on Global LGBT Issues #LGBTQ
Ambassador Susan Rice, White House National Security Advisor, recently spoke on LGBT human rights at an event co-hosted by Human[…]
Read moreThe Deterioration of Religious Freedom: Tajikistan’s Attempt to Counter Violent Extremism #CSTO #CVE
Religious freedom is essential to a functioning, harmonious society. In Tajikistan, Islam has been integral to its culture and politics[…]
Read moreState Department Legal Adviser on International Law and the Next Administration #InternationalLaw
At the annual “International Law Weekend” at Fordham University School of Law, State Department Legal Adviser Brian Egan joined Professors Jennifer Daskal and Oona Hathaway[…]
Read moreMansoor Shams: Muslim, Marine #MuslimMarine
Islamophobia—an unfounded fear or hostility toward Muslims or Islam—is on the rise in the United States and anti-Muslim rhetoric from[…]
Read moreEnding “Business as Usual” with Rosobronexport #DoD #Russia
In June 2013 Human Rights First issued a blueprint calling on the United States to stop doing business with Russian[…]
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