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July 06, 2017

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June 30, 2017

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Eleanor Acer

As the director of Human Rights First’s Refugee Protection program, Eleanor Acer oversees Human Rights First’s research and advocacy on issues relating to refugee protection, asylum, and migrants...

June 29, 2017

Trump Administration’s Narrow Definition Unnecessarily Bars Families

June 28, 2017

Executive Order Implementation Should Not Block Refugee Resettlement

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Anna is a mother, a human rights activist, a role model for women in her community, and a refugee. This World Refugee Day, we’re celebrating Anna and refugees around the world whose resilience motivates us every day. Share her story and join us in saying #RefugeesWelcome