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UN Human Rights Council
July 15, 2019
Which Countries Are For or Against China's Xinjiang Policies?
By Catherine Putz
Last week, two coalitions sent competing letters to the UN Human Rights Council criticizing or backing China's Xinjiang policies.
November 08, 2018
Xinjiang Detention Camp or Vocational Center: Is China ‘Calling A Deer A Horse’?
By Charlotte Gao
China defends its Xinjiang policy during the UN Human Rights Council’s universal periodic review.
November 07, 2018
Neighborhood Watch: Will Asian Countries Turn a Blind Eye to Uyghur Issues in China?
By Sarah M. Brooks
Will any of China's neighbors speak out against its abuses at home? A major UN review offers a sobering assessment.
March 22, 2018
Not So Win-Win: Don’t Let China Weaken the UN’s Human Rights Institutions
By Juan Auz
For human rights defenders in Ecuador, where Chinese mining projects encroach on indigenous lands, the result could be disastrous.
March 22, 2018
China’s Trojan Horse Human Rights Resolution
By Miloon Kothari
A China-backed UN resolution on “mutually beneficial cooperation” might not be all it seems.
July 26, 2017
Australia Must Lift Its Game If It Wants to Lead on the Human Rights Council
By Tom Clarke
Australia now looks certain to take a seat at the UN’s Human Rights Council, but will it be constructive or a spoiler?
May 22, 2017
How China Wound up Outside the International Human Rights Debate
By Sarah M. Brooks
As China's global role grows, it's increasingly important to speak out about the country's human rights issues.
March 09, 2017
No, Sri Lanka Isn’t North Korea
By Taylor Dibbert
A misguided campaign gains traction.
January 13, 2017
Sri Lanka’s Troubling Quest for Justice
By Taylor Dibbert
Colombo should reconsider its position on wartime accountability.
December 09, 2016
Kazakhstan’s Zhanaozen Syndrome
By Cholpon Orozobekova
Astana is taking harsh moves against freedom of assembly and international community is raising concerns.
October 31, 2016
Criticizing China on Human Rights: Missing the Forest for the Trees?
By Jin Kai
Focusing on individual stories is a poor way to evaluate China's human rights record.
October 31, 2016
Russia Loses Seat at the UN Human Rights Council
By Cholpon Orozobekova
UN member states voted against Russia, granting a symbolic victory to human rights organizations.