Burma’s New President Is No Moderate
The Asean summit that starts on Saturday is a debut for Burma’s new President Thein Sein and the now ostensibly civilian, but still tightly military-controlled government formed on March 30.
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U.S. and China spar on human rights
Officials on Monday toughly criticized China for a crackdown against dissidents but took a softer tone on the need for cooperation to boost global growth at the start of two days of talks.Continue Reading
Biden and Clinton lecture China on human rights
Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton launched high-level talks with the Chinese on Monday by pointedly criticizing Beijing’s crackdowns on democracy advocates, arguing that long-term stability depends on respecting hum…Continue Reading
U.S. and China spar on human rights
U.S. officials on Monday toughly criticized China for a crackdown against dissidents but took a softer tone on the need for cooperation to boost global growth at the start of two days of talks.Continue Reading
Canada: Make Human Rights a Priority
(Toronto) – Canada should take concrete steps to renew its reputation as a global leader on the international human rights stage, Human Rights Watch said today in an open letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
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Open Letter to Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Federal Party Leaders on Human Rights Priorities
Dear Prime Minister Harper,
Canada has a celebrated and respected history as a leading advocate for human rights on the international stage. Unfortunately, in recent years, Canada’s voice as a champion of these principles has become muted. In light of …Continue Reading
US tells China: Reform in its own interest
The United States told China on Monday that improvements in human rights and economic reforms would serve Beijing’s own interests and promised it was not seeking to contain the Asian power’s rise.Continue Reading
U.S. pushes China on human rights as talks open
U.S. officials pushed China strongly on Monday to ease a crackdown against dissidents, taking a tough tone as they kicked off two days of talks meant to reduce diplomatic irritants.Continue Reading
Proposed McKeon and McCain legislation won’t make us safer
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US tells China to reform in its own interest
The United States told China on Monday that improvements in human rights and economic reforms would serve Beijing’s own interests and promised it was not seeking to contain the Asian power’s rise.Continue Reading
U.S. pushes China on human rights as talks open
U.S. officials pushed China strongly on Monday to ease a crackdown against dissidents, taking a tough tone as they kicked off two days of talks meant to reduce diplomatic irritants.Continue Reading
Kazakhstan: Philip Morris International Overhauls Labor Protections
(New York) – Philip Morris International’s public commitment on May 9, 2011 to protect the rights of tobacco workers in its global supply chain is an important first step, Human Rights Watch said today. Rigorous independent monitoring will be crucial t…Continue Reading
U.S. Officials Raise Concerns Over Human Rights As Chinese Officials Look On
WASHINGTON — As the United States opened two days of talks with China Monday, Vice President Joe Biden lauded the growing political ties between the world’s two largest economies but emphasized that the Obama administration remains deeply concerned ab…Continue Reading
New iPad App Showcases Human Rights Multimedia
Human Rights Watch today launched a new issue-specific multimedia application for Apple’s iPad, pioneering the first in a series of in-depth and original human rights multimedia apps through the iPad. Users can do…Continue Reading
New iPad App Showcases Human Rights Multimedia
Human Rights Watch today launched a new issue-specific multimedia application for Apple’s iPad, pioneering the first in a series of in-depth and original human rights multimedia apps through the iPad. Users can do…Continue Reading