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Human Rights First

Since 1978, the Human Rights First has 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; promote fair economic practices by creating safeguards for workers’ rights; and help build a strong international system of justice and accountability for the worst human rights crimes.

William D. Zabel, Chair of the Board
Tom Bernstein, President of the Board
Michael Posner, Executive Director
Elisa Massimino, Director of the Washington, D.C. Office
Michael McClintock, Director of Program
Jill Savitt, Director of Communications

Acknowledgements

This report was edited by: Fiona Doherty and Deborah Pearlstein

This report was written by: Eleanor Acer, Eric Biel, Déirdre Clancy,
Erin Corcoran, Fiona Doherty, Kenneth Hurwitz, David Lisson, Elora Mukherjee, Deborah Pearlstein, Cory Smith, Rebecca Thornton, and Tahlia Townsend.

Others who contributed to the report were:
Farrin Anello, Raymond Audain, Elizabeth Fiechter, Sarah Graham, Martina Pomeroy, Archana Pyati, and Heidee Stoller

We wish to thank the contributors whose funding made this report possible: The Atlantic Philanthropies, the John Merck Fund, the Open Society Institute, and Matthew Dontzin, along with fellowship provider Equal Justice Works.

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