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Wife of Human Rights Lawyer Gao Zhisheng Speaks For Falun Gong on Anniversary

admin — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:31:42 +0000

This is a moving, inspirational speech from Geng He, wife of the renowned human rights laywer Gao Zhisheng who is currently imprisoned in China. Geng He and her children escaped to the United States after intense persecution and harassment from the Chinese regime’s authorities since Gao Zhisheng has spoken out against the perseuction of Falun Gong on numerous occasion. She gave this speech over the weekend during activities marking the 10th year of the persecution of Falun Gong practitoners in China.

Here’s a powerful excerpt:

Though the same persecution as those done to the Falun Gong practitioners happened to our family and Gao himself, because of his three open letters, and Gao’s whereabouts is not known currently, we have never regretted his actions. Gao has said, to end this nation’s sufferings, we need people with high morals, Falun Gong practitioners have done it, and we must also do our part. Not to mention that there is also God, whose will cannot be resisted. When God is standing with us in this battle, dawn won’t be too far away.

Read her full speech here:

Wife of Human Rights Lawyer Gao Zhisheng Speaks For Falun Gong on Anniversary

Burma: Make Ban’s Visit Meaningful

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:25:03 +0000

(New York) – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon during his trip to Burma should press the ruling generals to publicly commit to the release of all political prisoners and to engage in a dialogue with the opposition that leads to genuine political reforms, Human Rights Watch said today.

Iran: Release Disabled Reformist

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:05:02 +0000

(New York) – Harsh interrogation conditions and inadequate medical care are threatening the life of the detained prominent Iranian reformist Saeed Hajjarian, Human Rights Watch said today.

Honduras: Decree Suspends Basic Rights

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:15:03 +0000

The Organization of American States (OAS), should press Honduras’ de facto government to ensure full respect for human rights guarantees, Human Rights Watch said in a letter released today to OAS Secretary-General José Miguel Insulza.

Israel: Misuse of Drones Killed Civilians in Gaza

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:10:03 +0000

(Jerusalem) – Israeli attacks with guided missiles fired from aerial drones killed civilians during the recent Gaza fighting in violation of the laws of war, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.

Iran: Violent Crackdown on Protesters Widens

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:55:07 +0000

(New York) – A notoriously abusive Iranian prosecutor, Saeed Mortazavi, has been put in charge of the investigation of detained reformist leaders and party officials amidst a widening security crackdown in Iran following the disputed June 12 election, Human Rights Watch said today.

Kosovo: Act Now to Close Poisoned Camps

admin — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:25:03 +0000

(Brussels) – The Kosovo authorities need to work with international donors to close lead-contaminated camps occupied by internally displaced Roma without delay, relocate their inhabitants, and provide medical treatment for lead poisoning, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.

Russia/US: Obama Should Press Medvedev on Rights at Summit

admin — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:40:02 +0000

President Barack Obama should signal clearly to people in Russia when he visits Moscow on July 6, 2009, that human rights in their country remain one of his administration’s central concerns, Human Rights Watch said today.

Lithuania: Reject Censorship Law

admin — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:00:04 +0000

(New York) – President Valdas Adamkus should veto a proposed law passed by Lithuania’s parliament that would ban references to gay, lesbian, and bisexual relations in public places, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to the president.

UAE: Ruling Undermines Press Freedom

admin — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:55:03 +0000

(New York) – A ruling by the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal to suspend a local newspaper and fine its editor-in-chief further undermines press freedom in the United Arab Emirates, Human Rights Watch said today.