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"It was not our choice to be refugees, but thanks to our resilience and those who continue to support us, we can demonstrate that we are an enrichment to society, and we can continue to find belonging in our new communities." — Yiech Pur Biel on behalf of the Refugee Olympic Team

We are thrilled to present the inaugural Spotlight Award to the Refugee Olympic Team! Yiech pur Biel, an athlete and advocate, accepted this honor on the team’s behalf at our Annual Awards Celebration on October 8, 2024. 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. Graphics reposted from the Refugee Olympic Team.

Human Rights First is pleased to welcome Brendan Condon to our Board of Directors.?Brendan is an industry-leading senior media executive with a remarkable track record managing public and private companies across global markets. A thought leader, C-Suite executive,?and successful change agent, Brendan brings extensive business, finance, strategic planning, and operations expertise to further our mission of protecting human rights and upholding the rule of law.

We are in Federal Court today in Boston holding the white supremacist group Patriot Front accountable for their 2022 attack on musician Charles Murrell III. We will not allow the normalization of violence and hate to continue. Learn more about the case: https://lnkd.in/eE_dfB27

Evgenia Kara-Murza reflects on Vladimir's return home and joins fellow activist Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in calling for the release of ALL political prisoners. “We call on the international community: do not forget the political prisoners. Do not ease the pressure on their captors. Support the people of Belarus and Russia who continue to resist, who still dare to dream of a future free from dictatorship.”

The Biden administration’s plan to extend & entrench the 2024 asylum ban is an inhumane response to fearmongering. This harmful policy perpetuates xenophobia, denies people safety, and stains Biden's legacy. It’s time to prioritize real solutions, not barriers. “Doubling down on an inhumane policy that bans asylum is not the answer to orchestrated anti-immigrant fearmongering,” said Eleanor Acer, Senior Director for Refugee Protection at Human Rights First. “This policy bolsters xenophobic and racist rhetoric that falsely portrays immigrants as threats. It will also leave a permanent stain on President Biden’s legacy. Instead of playing politics with the lives of people seeking protection, the Biden administration should focus on urgently needed, real solutions, such as fixing the backlogs that undermine the effectiveness of our asylum system. The Biden administration should be eliminating, not expanding, barriers that deny people who are eligible for asylum a path to citizenship and family unity.” Read our full release: https://lnkd.in/eQ66zvPS

EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: Nominations for the 2024 Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty, an award for an outstanding human rights advocate outside the United States, are now due by?Monday, September 30, 2024. The award includes a $30,000 cash prize. Learn more and submit your nomination here:?https://lnkd.in/gCzq_f9m

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Join us on Wednesday, Sep. 25 at 1:00pm ET for a discussion on the 3-year anniversary of the U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan and the fall of Kabul. Our team of experts and passionate advocates will share insights on our progress, challenges, and strategies moving forward. Learn how your previous support has made a difference and how you can continue to make a lasting impact. Register now and be a part of shaping a brighter future for Afghan allies: https://lnkd.in/dqGBrMcm