Clinton hails NY legalization of gay marriage
The state of New York’s legalization of same-sex marriage marks a historic human rights victory that will give much-needed credibility and visibility to the international movement for equality for gays and lesbians, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Cl…Continue Reading
Germany says it will talk trade as well as human rights with China’s Wen Jiabao
China’s Premier Wen Jiabao will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel for dinner Monday night as part of his three-stop European tour, and he is likely to get a warm welcome.Continue Reading
Germany says it will talk trade as well as human rights with China’s Wen Jiabao
China’s Premier Wen Jiabao will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel for dinner Monday night as part of his three-stop European tour, and he is likely to get a warm welcome.Continue Reading
Clinton hails NY legalization of gay marriage
New York’s legalization of same-sex marriage marks a historic human rights victory that will give much-needed credibility and visibility to the international movement for equality for gays and lesbians, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Mo…Continue Reading
China, Britain boost trade ties
China’s Wen Jiabao and Britain’s David Cameron unveiled trade deals worth £1.4 billion at a summit Monday, but their efforts to boost closer bilateral ties were undermined by differences on Libya and human rights.Continue Reading
Mary Wareham Delivers Statement on Retention of Cluster Munitions
Mary Wareham, Senior Advisor for the Arms Division of Human Rights Watch, delivered a statement on the retention of cluster munitions at the Intersessional Standing Committee meeting for the Convention on Cluster …Continue Reading
China Deals ‘Must Not Cost Human Rights’
Economic growth and prosperity have lifted millions of people out of poverty since China reformed its economy four decades ago.A peaceful, stable, and prosperous China is in the interest of the world. …Continue Reading
Steve Goose Delivers Statement on Cluster Munition Stockpiles and their Destruction
Steve Goose, arms division director at Human Rights Watch, delivered a statement on cluster munition stockpiles and their destruction at the Intersessional Standing Committee meetings of the Convention on Cluster …Continue Reading
Libya: Warrants Send Strong Message to Abusive Leaders
The International Criminal Court (ICC), by issuing an arrest warrant for Muammar Gaddafi, signaled that the law can reach even those long thought to be immune to accountability. The ICC judges granted warrants on …Continue Reading
Libya: Warrants Send Strong Message to Abusive Leaders
The International Criminal Court (ICC), by issuing an arrest warrant for Muammar Gaddafi, signaled that the law can reach even those long thought to be immune to accountability. The ICC judges granted warrants on …Continue Reading
China Deals ‘Must Not Cost Human Rights’
Economic growth and prosperity have lifted millions of people out of poverty since China reformed its economy four decades ago.Continue Reading
Suspect dies in custody in Palestinian jail
A Palestinian human rights group is demanding an inquiry into the death of a Gaza man in Hamas police custody.Continue Reading
Observations and Recommendations on the International Criminal Court and the African Union
I. Introduction
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Trade trumps human rights as Chinese premier visits
Whitehall officials are firmly focused on improving Britain’s trade links with China as Wen Jiabao visits London – to the frustration of human rights campaigners.Continue Reading