Category: Human Rights First

Report Shows Syrians Thriving in America

January 17, 2017 kucherovm Human Rights First, Social & Civil Issues

Monday, December 19, 2016 – 3:29pmNew Report Shows Syrians Thriving in AmericaBy Joe Jenkins

Reflecting on the Year: Veterans for American Ideals

January 6, 2017 plummerc Human Rights First, Social & Civil Issues

Wednesday, December 28, 2016 – 10:49am

Reflecting on the Year: Veterans for American Ideals

When I retired from the Marine Corps, like all of my friends who served, I reflected on my experience and wondered if I could find something as meaningful and important.

Hate Speech Online: 2016 In Review

January 4, 2017 kucherovm Human Rights First, Social & Civil Issues

Thursday, December 22, 2016 – 4:43pmHate Speech Online: 2016 In ReviewSusan CorkeErika Asgeirsson

Equality Prevails at the United Nations

December 31, 2016 kucherovm Human Rights First, Social & Civil Issues

Wednesday, December 21, 2016 – 2:37pmEquality Prevails at the United NationsMariel Perez-SantiagoIn a victory for the human rights movement, and for the integrity of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the United Nations General Assembly rejected …

A Gift Free from Forced Labor

December 30, 2016 plummerc Human Rights First, Social & Civil Issues

Thursday, December 22, 2016 – 3:49pmA Gift Free from Forced LaborMeggie WeilerThis time of year many people are out searching for the perfect gifts for family, friends, and sometimes even the dog.

Trump Win Encourages Europe’s Far Right

December 29, 2016 kucherovm Human Rights First, Social & Civil Issues

Friday, December 16, 2016 – 5:11pm

Trump Win Encourages Europe’s Far Right

Susan Corke

A few weeks after the U.S. election, I was in Berlin to discuss a report we are writing on xenophobia and extremism in Germany.

NDAA Authorizes Grants to Fund Global Anti-Slavery Programs

December 28, 2016 margolisme Human Rights First, Social & Civil Issues

Human Rights First applauded the inclusion of Section 1298 in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2017 (S.2943), which authorizes $250 million over[…]

Human Rights Groups Release Statement of Eligibility Requirements for Top Administration Officials

December 23, 2016 margolisme Human Rights First, Social & Civil Issues

Washington, D.C.—As President-elect Trump continues to announce his selections for top positions in the new administration, 21 of the nation’s largest human rights and faith organizations today released a joint statement of principles regarding the eligibility of nominees for Senate-confirmed positions.