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WEBWith a network of human and civil rights defenders, veterans, and advocates, we are challenging the growing anti-democratic movement using our expertise in research, policy, law, technology, and national security to uncover the movement, expose its tactics, uphold human rights, and protect our democracy. We’re committed to righting human ...
Who Are Human Traffickers? - Human Rights First
WEBJun 10, 2014 · Human Trafficking: Defining the Phenomenon Human trafficking is a human rights violation that involves the practice of holding another person in compelled service by force, fraud, or coercion. Traffickers profit from this practice by controlling their victims and exploiting them for labor and/or sex. Under U.S. law, human trafficking is defined as “sex trafficking in […]
U.S. Asylum and Border Policies Resulting in Human Rights …
WEBHuman Rights First has tracked at least 8,705 violent attacks and kidnappings suffered by asylum seekers turned away or stranded in Mexico, as a result of the Title 42 policy and other restrictions on access to asylum at the border, since President Biden took office in January 2021.12 They include: an 18-year-old Nicaraguan political dissident ...
About Us - Human Rights First
WEBHuman Rights First and our coalition of retired military leaders successfully advocate for the McCain Amendment, banning “cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment.”. Our coalition of retired flag officers advocate for the banning of torture, then stand with President Obama when he signs an Executive Order to do it.
Asylum: FAQ - Human Rights First
WEBConviction of certain types of crimes in the United States. Commission of serious, non-political crimes outside of the United States. Firmly resettling in another country outside of your home country. Prior asylum denial (except in changed circumstances) Filing for asylum more than one year after arriving in the U.S. (with limited exceptions)
Alexi Ashe Meyers Joins Human Rights First Board of Directors
WEBJan 9, 2018 · New York City–Human Rights First today announced that Alexi Ashe Meyers, former prosecutor and a lawyer with Sanctuary for Families, has joined its distinguished board of directors. “Alexi is a talented lawyer and a fierce advocate for victims of gender-based violence. At a time when there is increased focus on the impact of rights violations against women, […]
"Enhanced Interrogation" Explained - Human Rights First
WEBFeb 10, 2016 · The CIA’s Detention and Interrogation Program allowed the use of so-called “enhanced interrogation techniques” on detainees captured after 9/11. It was conducted between 2002 and 2009, with the authorization of officials in the Bush Administration’s White House and the Department of Justice. During that time, 119 detainees were held in CIA custody, and at least […]
Human Rights First – Resources – PALA Library
WEBGrounds of inadmissibility. Humanitarian Parole & Re-Parole. I-485: Adjustment of Status (AOS) I-589: Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal. I-730: Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition. I-765: Employment Authorization Document (EAD)/Work Authorization. I-821: Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Know Your Rights.
Careers - Human Rights First
WEBHuman Rights First is a non-profit, non-partisan organization with a record of delivering change that has made a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Human Rights First is committed to equal employment opportunity and recruiting talent from across all diverse groups. We do not discriminate against any person because of the individual’s ...
Silencing the Truth: The Global Crisis of Press Freedom and …
WEBApr 4, 2024 · A UN Human Rights Council report highlights the dangerous trend of certain laws acting against press freedom, stating that “laws – from sedition to censorship – have long been used to punish journalists.”. The arsenal of legal weapons includes sedition, cybersecurity, anti-terrorism, fake news laws, and more.