The DP program at Human Rights First was established to combat the mainstreaming of dangerous rhetoric, legislation, and policies that continue to be leveraged against communities and democratic ...

This coming Thursday, October 31, Latvian Woman Human Rights Defender Ieva Raubiško is expecting to hear if she is going to ...

Content warning: the following piece discusses topics of homophobia, violence, and rape. I always get culture shock whenever I’m in a place like New York or Washington, D.C. I am not used to being ...

Please note: This recording has a delayed start and begins 8 minutes into the discussion due to a technical issue. We apologize for any inconvenience. Presented by Human Rights First’s Emerging ...

The Human Rights First Spotlight Award celebrates individuals or organizations who exemplify inspiration, innovation, elevation, and uniqueness in their advocacy for human rights. In 2024, the ...

Human Rights First’s former client, Gema Valle, was a teacher in Nicaragua before she was forced to flee the country due to her support of the 2018 student-led social uprising. She came to the U.S.

Representing resilience and unity under the Olympic flag, the Refugee Olympic Team serves as a powerful symbol of hope, peace, and the limitless potential of refugees around the world. I’m Yiech Pur ...

Diana Diaz Madera, a social worker and mental health provider who consults for Human Rights First, reflects on different ways we can assist asylum seekers as they navigate both legal and social ...

Human Rights First announced today that Gibson Dunn Partner and Pro Bono Chair Katie Marquart will receive its Marvin E. Frankel Award for Pro Bono Service in recognition of her leadership in ...