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Jul 11 2013 9:36AM
[CHRB] Chinese Court Set to Put Anti-Corruption Activists on Trial (7/5-11, 2013)

[CHRB] Chinese Court Set to Put Anti-Corruption Activists on Trial (7/5-11, 2013) on Jul 11, 2013 China Human Rights Briefing July 5-11, 2013 Contents Arbitrary Detention First Trial Set To Open for Anti-Corruption Activists; One More...

Jul 10 2013 3:11PM
El Salvador: A thank you from Beatriz

In May, thousands of you took action to help Beatriz, co-signing our petition through Pocket Protest, and adding more pressure with our global twitter action. Finally, after months of waiting, Beatriz got the life-saving treatment she...

Jul 8 2013 12:56AM
Child feared abducted in Sri Lanka

Sivasooriyakumar Sanaraj, a 15-year-old Sri Lankan boy, has been missing since 13 June 2013, amid fears of abduction by unscrupulous individuals with connections to senior police officers. On the morning of 13 June 2013 he left his...

Jul 5 2013 11:23AM
Music with meaning – A Symphony of Support for Afghan women

Guest blog by Stephen Sacco A full orchestra comprised of Edinburgh’s classical musicians filled Reid Concert Hall in Bistro Square with the sounds of Tchaikovsky, Walton and Wagner on a recent Sunday evening. The concert was a tribute...

Jul 5 2013 10:39AM
[CHRB] Updates on Activist Ni Yulan, Photographer Du Bin & Torture Victim Zhu Guiqin (6/28-7/4, 2013)

China Human Rights Briefing June 28-July 4, 2013 Content Arbitrary Detention Imprisoned Activist Ni Yulan’s Health Worsening, Authorities Reject Request for Medical Parole Police Refuse Lawyer’s Application for Bail for Photographer Du...