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2010 Human Rights First Events
Working Together: Strategies for Protection from Xenophobia, Racism, Intolerance and Bias-Motivated Violence
June 30, 11:15 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Human Rights First and UNHCR will convene this thematic session on xenophobia to discuss strategies for improving protection for refugees, returnees, asylum-seekers, stateless and displaced persons who are affected by xenophobia, racism, intolerance, and bias-motivated violence. The panel will focus on collaborative action and partnership among States, civil society, the United Nations, and other international and regional organizations, which complements the overarching theme of the 2010 Annual Consultations.
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More Information on the panel.
Special Screening of "The Response," short-listed for the 2010 Academy Awards, and Participate in a Panel Discussion Including the Film's Hollywood Stars and Director
Washington, D.C., June 30 at 6:30pm
At George Washington University Law School, 2000 H Street, NW, Room LL 101
The film is a 30-minute courtroom drama based upon the actual transcripts of the Guantánamo military tribunals. Miltary and legal experts will also participate in the panel discussion; a full list of panelists is provided below.
SPACE IS LIMITED – RSVP at www.theresponse.eventbrite.com
Presented by the Constitution Project, Amnesty International, Human Rights First, and the Politics on Film Festival
Reporters interested in attending or wishing to arrange an interview with members of the discussion panel should email rsvp@constitutionproject.org.
There may also be space available at an earlier Congressional screening at 4pm -- Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2226. Honorary sponsors are Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL), John Conyers, Jr. (MI) and Jerrold Nadler (NY). RSVP for this screening at rsvp@constitutionproject.org. (This invitation is transferable).
Our Human Rights Award Dinner
 Honorees Sandra Carvalho and Gabriel Gonzalez with HRF CEO and President Elisa Massimino at the 2009 Human Rights Award Dinner. See more photos from the event» |
2010 Human Rights Award Dinner Reservations and Information |
Freedom and dignity are not privileges; they are the birthright of every person. Justice and fairness are not ideals; they are the linchpins of a civilized society.
Unfortunately, those rights are not given to us freely. Unfortunately, they must be won by men and women of courage. Every day, all over the world, thousands of individuals – some of them famous, many more anonymous – exhibit extraordinary courage in the pursuit of our common birthright.
Every year, Human Rights First presents its annual Human Rights Award to honor the work of these extraordinary individuals.
Eclipse Award Ceremony and Reception
On June 24, 2010, HRF's Elisa Massimino was honored with the Eclipse Award from the Center for Victims of Torture for work with military leaders on torture
Renewing U.S. Commitment to Refugee Protection: The 30th Anniversary of the Refugee Act
Washington, D.C. – March 16, 2010
Policymakers and experts in refugee and asylum law on March 16, 2010 met for a full-day symposium at Georgetown University Law School in Washington, D.C. The symposium, Renewing U.S. Commitment to Refugee Protection: The 30th Anniversary of the Refugee Act, highlighted the United States' achievements since the passage of the Refugee Act of 1980, honored the contributions refugees and their children have made to the diverse fabric of American society, and evaluated the ways in which policymakers can work together to overcome current challenges in the U.S. refugee resettlement and asylum systems.
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2010 Human Rights Summit: Affirming Fundamental Freedoms
Washington, D.C. February 17, 18 and 19, 2010The 2010 Human Rights Summit: Affirming Fundamental Freedoms brought together many of the new generation of dissidents and human rights advocates with U.S. policy makers, officials from other democratic governments, and influential figures from the world of media, think tanks, universities, NGOs, and human rights and freedom of expression activists. The summit produced an action plan for the Obama Administration, other governments and multilateral institutions in defense of democratic values and fundamental human rights. It also gives government officials the opportunity to hear from activists currently engaged in frontline struggles for freedom and democracy. For more info see http://www.humanrightssummit.org/about_us.
Read about the Plan of Action sent to President Obama.