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🚨New from Human Rights First: After the fall of the Assad gov’t, Syria faces a rare opportunity & enormous risks. Our new report reveals insights & concerns from Syrians about constitutional flaws, sectarian violence, and hopes for justice. Read more: humanrightsfirst.org/library/we-pla…


After the Trump administration's decision to pull funds from programs investigating war crimes, our Senior Advisor Brian Dooley: Now on @dooleydooley.bsky.social discussed the challenges this will pose to human rights defenders monitoring these crimes in #Ukraine. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?app=desk…



Thank you Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez for leading today’s press conference against a bill that guts protections for children, refugees, and survivors of persecution. Protecting lives and rights should never be a partisan issue.






Human Rights First strongly condemns the U.S. government's decision to impose sanctions on a United Nations Special Rapporteur. This move sets a troubling precedent & threatens the independence of international human rights experts. Read our statement: humanrightsfirst.org/library/human-…


Rubio's mass firing of 1,300+ State Dept. staff is an attack on U.S. diplomacy & global human rights. As Uzra Zeya said, this "Friday morning massacre" weakens America & empowers autocrats. Congress must act to stop this assault on our national security. humanrightsfirst.org/library/mass-l…

Our CEO & President Uzra Zeya joined Senators Chris Van Hollen & Andy Kim, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) and a fired-up crowd in applauding the brave service of 1300+ State Department diplomats unjustly fired today.



Slashing 1,300+ Department of State jobs is a blow to U.S. leadership on human rights and diplomacy abroad. Our CEO Uzra Zeya was quoted in the The New York Times, stating, "Rubio will kneecap American human rights and humanitarian leadership in one Friday morning massacre.”nytimes.com/2025/07/11/us/…

As Trump unveils new military aid for Ukraine, advocates say real support must include civil society. “Rumors & Kremlin disinformation undermine Ukraine’s efforts to defend itself & those countering it should have funding fully restored.” -Brian Dooley: Now on @dooleydooley.bsky.social humanrightsfirst.org/library/suppor…