An international human rights group has hit the government for its move to "beautify" the city and hide Manila's slum areas as bigwigs arrived for the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) annual meeting.Continue Reading
BEIJING (Reuters) – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Friday during a visit to China that the concept of human rights did not reflect Western values but universal rights, as the two countries engage in a spat over the fate of a blind Chinese d…Continue Reading
The Obama administration's record on human rights, never strong, just got a whole lot worse. This week's dramatic saga of Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng's escape from house arrest in Shandong province to safety inside the U.S. Embassy to…Continue Reading
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told China on Thursday that it must protect human rights, in remarks that rejected Beijing's criticism of the U.S. for getting involved in the case of a blind …Continue Reading
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told China on Thursday that it must protect human rights, in remarks that rejected Beijing's criticism of the U.S. for getting involved in the case of a blind dissident whose fate overshadowed the opening o…Continue Reading
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Several members of Russia's presidential human rights council said on Wednesday they planned to leave the advisory council, reflecting doubts that President-elect Vladimir Putin was dedicated to improving human rights. During Dmi…Continue Reading
By Bradley Klapper,Matthew Lee, The Associated Press BEIJING, China – Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived Wednesday in Beijing, where a tense human rights showdown awaits over the fate of …Continue Reading
BEIJING, China – Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived Wednesday in Beijing, where a tense human rights showdown awaits over the fate of a blind Chinese lawyer said to be under U.S. protection after escaping from house arrest.Continue Reading
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived Wednesday in Beijing, where a tense human rights showdown awaits over the fate of a blind Chinese lawyer said to be under U.S. protection after escaping …Continue Reading
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived Wednesday in Beijing, where a tense human rights showdown awaits over the fate of a blind Chinese lawyer said to be under U.S. protection after escaping from house arrest.Continue Reading
Bronfman Award presented and new scholarship fund introducedWINNIPEG , May 1, 2012 /CNW/ – The Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (CFHU) honoured human rights advocate and lawyer Mr. …Continue Reading
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered a probe into the death of a prominent environmentalist during a confrontation with military police, as a U.N. human rights official expressed deep concern over the incident.Continue Reading
Human rights activists say the conservative Muslim country should be kicked out of the London Olympics because it won't allow Saudi women to competeContinue Reading
Fearing they will be left out of a growing economy, US companies are calling for an end to sanctions on Myanmar but are facing a cool reception from policymakers and human rights groups.Continue Reading
(Reuters) – Blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng will be sidelined in his quest to defend human rights and press for change in China if he agrees to accept political asylum in the United States, exiled dissidents said. The combative, self-taught lawy…Continue Reading