Human Rights First

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Our mission:

Human Rights First is the new name of the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights.

Since 1978, we have worked in the U.S. and abroad to create a secure and humane world by advancing justice, human dignity and respect for the rule of law.

We support human rights activists who fight for basic freedoms and peaceful change at the local level; protect refugees in flight from persecution and repression; help build a strong international system of justice and accountability; and make sure human rights laws and principles are enforced in the U.S. and abroad.

Current Advocacy Campaigns from Human Rights First

	Urge U.S. to Pressure China on Arms Sales to Sudan  April 30, 2008			End Repression of Non-Violent Government Critics in Nizhny Novgorod  April 09, 2008
	On Anniversary of Guatemalan Bishop's Murder, Demand Accountability for Mass Atrocities  April 29, 2008			Break the News to President Bush: There's an Iraqi refugee crisis.  March 20, 2008
	Stop China's Sale of Arms to Sudan  April 28, 2008			Break the News to President Bush: There's an Iraqi refugee crisis.  March 19, 2008
	Urge your local newspapers to continue their focus on the U.S. Government's Torture Policy  April 24, 2008			Protest Travel Ban on Iranian Women's Rights Activist  March 14, 2008
	Protest Threats Against Colombian Defender and her Family  April 16, 2008			Stop China's Sale of Arms to Sudan  March 12, 2008

Recent Messages from Human Rights First

Made in China: Mass Murder in Darfur   May 13, 2008	Rights Wire - May 2008   May 03, 2008
Law and Security Digest - Issue #197 - May 9, 2008   May 09, 2008	Law and Security Digest - Issue #196 - May 2, 2008   May 02, 2008
A President who gets it - and rejects it   May 07, 2008	Zimbabwe, Now Sudan - Block Chinese Arms   April 30, 2008