Human Rights First | 29,290 followers on LinkedIn. Human Rights First leads actions that hold oppressors accountable and free people from injustice. | Human Rights First is an independent advocacy and action organization that challenges America to live up to its ideals. For 40 years the organization has worked to press the U.S. government and private companies to respect human rights and the rule of law. When they fail, Human Rights First steps in to demand reform, accountability and justice.