Bill Frelick

Bill Frelick is a prominent human rights advocate and the Director of the Refugee and Migrant Rights Division at Human Rights Watch. He has dedicated his career to addressing issues related to the rights of refugees and migrants, advocating for policies that protect vulnerable populations from persecution and ensuring that their rights to seek asylum are upheld. Recently, Frelick was in the news for his comments on the unjust deportation practices of the United States, particularly regarding the mass expulsion of migrants to Panama, where he highlighted the need for fair asylum processes and the importance of international protections for those fleeing violence and persecution.