Human Rights First
Lilia Brooker is an administrative assistant in the Refugee Representation program at Human Rights First since September 2023, previously serving as a program management intern in the same organization. Lilia's experience includes working as an Undergraduate Research Fellow at Columbia Law School's Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, where Lilia received the Columbia College Summer Research Fellowship, collaborated with Professor Michael Gerrard, and contributed significantly to a book on ocean carbon dioxide removal and climate change legislation. As co-founder and co-owner of The Debate and Public Speaking Institute, LLC, Lilia developed and managed educational programs for over 100 students across multiple countries while overseeing a team of 15 instructors. Additionally, Lilia interned at Livingston Capital Ventures, LP, focusing on investment research and community policing solutions. Lilia earned a Bachelor of Arts in Human Rights with a specialization in Public Health from Columbia University, complemented by study abroad experiences and an academic background from prestigious institutions such as Deerfield Academy and The Winsor School.
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.