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U.S. Detention of Asylum Seekers: Seeking Protection, Finding Prison

HRFNYC — Wed, 13 May 2009 12:41:07 -0700

After fleeing persecution in their own country, asylum seekers often wait for months in jail-like facilities with miserable conditions. Proceedings within this system lack basic due process safeguards. A new HRF report focuses on conditions of detention for asylum seekers in the United States. The report outlines ways to improve this process in ways that are more cost-effective, just, and humane.

Why Cheney Is Wrong - The Case to Close Gitmo

HRFNYC — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:47:35 -0800

The Executive Order on Guantanamo immediately suspends all military commission proceedings and orders the closure of the Guantanamo detention facility within one year. It further directs the Attorney General to lead a process of individualized case reviews, on a rolling basis, to determine which prisoners may be transferred to third countries and which detainees may be prosecuted in accordance with U.S. law.

Today we have more hope...

HRFNYC — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:37:38 -0800

Human Rights First Executive Director and CEO Elisa Massimino speaks about the election of Barack Obama and what it means for restoring our nation's commitment to human rights and the rule of law.

Celebrating 30 years of Human Rights

HRFNYC — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:05:24 -0700

Human Rights First celebrates 30 years of protecting national and international human rights

Somali Human Rights Leader Hawa Aden Mohamed

HRFNYC — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:41:25 -0700

Somali human rights leader Hawa Aden Mohamed receives the 2008 Roger Baldwin Award from Human Rights First.

Investing in Tragedy: China's Money, Arms, and Politics in Sudan

HRFNYC — Fri, 02 May 2008 12:57:39 -0700

Investing in Tragedy makes the case that through its money, arms and politics, China has helped to sustain the violence in the war torn region of Darfur, Sudan. After more than five years of conflict that has left at least 200,000 people dead and more than 2.5 million people homeless, China continues to strengthen its relationship with the government of Sudan despite the government's record of mass atrocities in Darfur.
In the lead up to the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, Human Rights First has launched the "Made in China" campaign. With your help, we will pressure China to stop its arms sales to Sudan.

Helen Thomas Questions Bush Admin on Use of Torture

HRFNYC — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:56:33 -0700

Veteran White House reporter Helen Thomas asks the White House to reconcile contradictory statements on the approval of and use of torture.

Unfair Trials for Afghans Released from Guantanamo, Bagram

HRFNYC — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:34:28 -0700

The United States government contributes to violations of fair trial standards in Afghanistan by failing to provide sufficient evidence in the prosecution of former Bagram and Guantánamo detainees now being tried in Afghan courts, despite its substantial investment in an international effort directing the reform of Afghanistan's justice sector, a new report finds. http://www.humanrightsfirst.org

Pakistan in Crisis – HRF Executive Director Comments on Recent Trip to Pakistan

HRFNYC — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:47:39 -0800

HRF Executive Director Maureen Byrnes traveled to Pakistan from December 9 to December 14. She met with judges, journalists, lawyers and other members of civil society who have been urging their government to restore the fired judges, release those still being detained, and lift restrictions on the press

Retired Military Leaders Speak Out Against Torture

HRFNYC — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:00:20 -0800

These retired officers are speaking out to brin... (more)
Added: January 04, 2008
These retired officers are speaking out to bring detainee treatment back into line with the Geneva Conventions and ensure that torture is never again a part of U.S. policy.