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Nov 29, 2023 · This November, Human Rights First and our partners in the targeted human rights and anti-corruption sanctions coalition mark “Magnitsky Month.”. Magnitsky Month honors the legacy of Sergei Magnitsky, who was killed in a Russian prison in November 2009 after exposing corruption by government officials. The month coincides with the ...
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Human Rights First exists to actualize free and equal societies, leading actions that hold oppressors accountable and free people from injustice. We are the only human rights NGO equipping and activating the skilled to abolish oppression. Over our 40-year history, Human Rights First has earned a reputation for pragmatic, results-oriented ...
Earlier this month the Court of Military Commissions Review (CMCR) handed down a decision permitting Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri’s trial at Guantanamo Bay to move forward, despite concerns about government interference with confidential attorney-client communications. Nashiri faces charges for his alleged role in bombing the USS Cole in 2000.
Aug 17, 2021 · Evading the Misuse of Biometric Data We understand that the Taliban is now likely to have access to various biometric databases and equipment in Afghanistan, including some left behind by coalition military forces. This technology is likely to include access to a database with fingerprints and iris scans, and include facial recognition technology. Overall, it […]
The experiences of people who identify as LGBTQAI+ are central to our work of protecting and extending human rights around the world. Whether we are working to protect members of the LGBT community in their efforts to earn asylum or pushing for international sanctions regimes to provide accountability for victims of abuses, Human Rights First ...
