Type of Activity: Project
Grantee: Human Rights First
Amount: $200,000 in 2016
What is Human Rights First?
Human Rights First is an independent advocacy and action organization that challenges America to live up to its ideals. This grant will support HRF’s work to organize retired military leaders and other veterans to speak out against Islamophobia and promote the argument that anti-Muslim speech and policies are fundamentally un-American.
Why do we think this project is important?
We believe the United States is an inclusive nation and at its best when it embraces diversity and champions human rights. This project will address the recent rise in Islamophobia, xenophobia, and subsequent divisive rhetoric in the United States. Through its Veterans for American Ideals platform, Human Rights First is uniquely suited to engage retired military leaders and veterans to participate in this discourse and encourage meaningful change.
How is Democracy Fund Voice supporting Human Rights First?
In 2016, Democracy Fund Voice approved a grant of $200,000 to Human Rights First.