2025 saw rising authoritarianism at home & abroad. But wherever rights were attacked, people rose to defend them.

On this #HumanRightsDay, thank you for fighting back. You show the collective power we have to make change. Anyone can defend human rights—and we need everybody.

Even after asylum is granted, people still face huge barriers in the U.S.—from housing to job security. Amadou’s story shows how meeting basic needs can help asylum seekers rebuild their lives.

This #GivingTuesday, support our Client Emergency Fund at bit.ly/CEFSupport.

This #GivingTuesday, your support helps defend democracy and advance human rights in the U.S. and abroad. In 2025, you protected 500k+ humanitarian parolees, equipped 14k with critical resources, & sent 13k+ letters to Congress. THANK YOU.👏👏
Help us keep going in 2026: humanrightsfirst.org/donate

ReadyNow! is a free, secure app created with care for immigrant communities. It helps users create a personalized emergency plan & quickly alert trusted contacts if they’re detained—so no one's left alone when it matters most.

Share ReadyNow! with anyone who could be at risk 👉 readynowapp.org

Human Rights First Special Counsel Joshua Colangelo-Bryan visited northern Lebanon and met with the Syrian Alawite refugee community. Conditions in refugee camps are growing increasingly difficult, reflecting the human cost of U.S. aid cuts.

Read more: humanrightsfirst.org/library/the-...

At our Annual Awards Celebration this week, we honored the people who make our work possible—our staff, partners, and community of advocates. Your dedication and compassion are what fuel our mission for a more just world, where human rights come first.

Bullying allies on the world stage is not leadership. At the UN General Assembly High Level Week, Human Rights First President and CEO @uzraz.bsky.social reminds us of the importance of maintaining international commitments to human rights and protecting marginalized people everywhere.

ICE blocked @repsummerlee.bsky.social & our Senior Counsel from entering the #Moshannon Valley detention center last week, despite reports of human rights abuses inside. Congress has clear authority to inspect these facilities, and we demand that ICE maintain transparency and accountability.