Senate Bill S.47 is the bipartisan bill for the reauthorization of VAWA (Violence against Women Act), which was introduced by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Senator Michael Crapo (R-ID). Below […]
Read MoreJanuary 2013
Guest Blogger: Leah Boyd
Human Trafficking Prevention Month In 2011, I was in South Asia working with a well-respected human rights organization fighting sex trafficking. I spent the year behind the scenes – researching […]
Read MoreHuman Rights DocU Weekend
Guest Blogger: Scott Rempell
Soft Discretion in the Asylum Process Asylum is technically discretionary. Even if an applicant can establish that he or she meets the legal definition of a refugee, an immigration judge […]
Read MoreExecutive Director: In Honor of MLK
The piece below was written by our Executive Director Bill Holston in honor of MLK Day. Hanging on the wall of my office is a photo taken by my friend […]
Read MoreSupport HRI with the HRI Capital One Credit Card
Looking for a new way to support HRI? Here’s your chance with the Human Rights Initiative Visa Card though the Capital One Card Lab Connect program. By applying for and […]
Read MoreExecutive Director: “Human rights attorney Bill Holston talks nature, music and the plight of women”
HRI’s Executive Director Bill Holston was recently interviewed for an article with Culture Map Dallas, where he discussed his work with HRI and human rights in general. Please click here […]
Read MoreHRI Calls on Congress to Pass VAWA early in 2013 Session
The following post was written by HRI’s Legal Director Chris Mansour. Last year I represented a woman named Sheila who had recently escaped her marriage to her abusive husband, Joe. […]
Read MoreSummer Internship Opportunity: Asylum Program
Asylum Program Summer Internship Job Description: HRI is seeking a full-time participant for our Asylum Program Summer Internship. The Asylum Program represents refugees who have fled their home countries due […]
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