The United Nations has declared today (24th March) as the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning gross human rights violations and for the dignity of victims. One of the purposes of the Day is to honour the memory of...

Are you sitting comfortably? If you are reading this blog, the chances are you are using an electronic device - a computer, a mobile phone, or possibly a tablet. You may be sat in the comfort of your own home, be at work, in a café or...

Rebuttal to China’s Claims at Human Rights Council on Death of Cao Shunli CHRD wishes to respond to the Chinese government delegation’s declaration to the 25 th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva during a general debate...

Petition to Condemn the Chinese Government’s Persecution of Cao Shunli that Led to Her Death At about 4pm on March 14, 2014, prominent human rights activist Cao Shunli died at the 309 Military Hospital in Beijing. On September 14, 2013...

(The Chinese Human Rights Defenders, March 14, 2014) – We are overwhelmed with grief over the death of Cao Shunli (曹顺利) , a fellow human rights defender. Cao Shunli will be remembered by those in China and elsewhere for the sacrifices...