Locations Served

Bronx County Kings County | Brooklyn Nassau County New York County | Manhattan Queens County Richmond County | Staten Island Suffolk County Westchester County

Who We Are

Human Rights First is a non-governmental human rights organization that seeks to promote respect for and observance of international human rights and refugee law. In the Asylum Legal Representation Program at Human Rights First, volunteer lawyers assist indigent asylum seekers with pro bono representation.

How to Get Help

We are offering remote services at this time. Call our asylum screening line at (917) 320-9601.

If detained at the Delany Hall Detention Center call Human Rights First toll-free at, #5052, (212) 629-6170 or (212) 845-5222 between the hours of 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Human Rights First only provides legal assistance in asylum cases. Please note, there is a waiting list form for indigent asylum seekers.

Was this information helpful?

Last Reviewed: May 4, 2020