Human Rights First
Farida Chehata is an experienced legal professional specializing in immigration and human rights law. Currently serving as Managing Attorney at Human Rights First since July 2021, Farida previously held the position of Immigration Practice Group Director and Lead Attorney at Inland Counties Legal Services from June 2020 to June 2021. Prior roles include Immigrants' Rights Managing Attorney at CAIR-CA from January 2014 to June 2020 and Volunteer Attorney at Public Counsel in 2013. Farida also operated as a Solo Practitioner and completed a Judicial Externship at the Ugandan Court of Appeals in 2008. Farida Chehata earned a J.D. from Pepperdine Law School and a B.A. in Political Science and Economics from UC Irvine.
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Human Rights First
Human Rights First is an independent advocacy and action organization that challenges America to live up to its ideals. We believe American leadership is essential in the struggle for human rights so we press the U.S. government and private companies to respect human rights and the rule of law. When they don’t, we step in to demand reform, accountability and justice. Whether we are protecting refugees, combating torture, or defending persecuted minorities, we focus not on making a point, but on making a difference. For over 30 years, we’ve built bipartisan coalitions and teamed up with frontline activists and lawyers to tackle issues that demand American leadership. Around the world, we work where we can best harness American influence to secure core freedoms. Human Rights First is a non-profit, nonpartisan international human rights organization based in New York and Washington D.C.