Sources on China and human rights

United Nations Human Rights

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) represents the world's commitment to universal ideals of human dignity. Direct link to entry on human rights in China.



China Human Rights

This website is run by the China Society for Human Rights Studies (CSHRS) and specialises in introducing China's human rights.



Congressional - Executive Commission on China

The Congressional-Executive Commission on China was created by the US Congress in October, 2000, with the legislative mandate to monitor human rights and the development of the rule of law in China, and to submit an annual report to the President and the Congress.



Human Rights in China

Founded by Chinese students and scholars in March 1989, Human Rights in China (HRIC) is an international, Chinese NGO with a mission to promote international human rights and advance the institutional protection of these rights in China.

See also: Special issue of HRIC's China Rights Forum on the Olympics and beyond



Amnesty International

Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights for all. Direct link to theme page on China and the Olympics

See the report: People's Republic of China: The Olympics countdown - broken promises (July 2008)



Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch is the largest human rights organization based in the United States and conduct fact-finding investigations into human rights abuses in all regions of the world. Direct link to section on China and the Olympics

 

 
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