Category: Human Rights First

Human Rights without bias

December 27th, 2007 | Category: Durban Conference, Human Rights First
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“The international community must take a firm stand against any hate crime against anyone, anywhere. No one community under threat should be left to stand alone in the face of violent hatred and bigotry.”

Michael Posner, president of the NGO Human Rights First, made some refreshingly blunt statements on human rights in his op-ed on […]

Human Rights First Report: Further evidence of universality and balance

June 11th, 2007 | Category: Human Rights, NGOs, Human Rights First

In contrast to many human rights advocacy groups active in the Middle East, Human Rights First (HRF) presents a balanced viewpoint that acknowledges harm caused to both Israelis and Palestinians while eschewing politicized commentary that distracts from the pursuit of universal human rights.
In June 2007, HRF released a comprehensive survey on hate […]