For the first time, an official UN document signed by four Special Rapporteurs acknowledges the existence of a major religious liberty crisis in the country.
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Two Covenants or One? The Unity of Human Rights and the Tai Ji Men Case
Should the United Nations Two Covenants be merged into one? Taiwan may offer a unique contribution to this debate by solving the Tai Ji Men case.
The Two United Nations Covenants and the Tai Ji Men Case
International observers continue to watch whether Taiwan respects the Covenants it incorporated into its domestic law in 2009. In the case of Tai Ji Men, it doesn’t.
China’s Silence on the Persecution of Falun Gong—and the United Nations’ Silence on China’s Silence
The Society of Threatened People urges the UN Human Rights Council to hold the People’s Republic of China accountable for its crimes. And it is time for wrapping up the 2024 UPR China report too.
The Impact of the United Nations Charter of Human Rights on the Global Stage
The United Nations document inspired several successful movements. However, its implementation still meets with shortcomings and challenges. And Taiwan is a special case.
United Nations Condemns Nicaragua’s Anti-Catholic and Anti-Religious Persecution
Noting a “systematic pattern” of cracking down on religion, the U.N. through two Special Rapporteurs asks to terminate the “arbitrary detention” of Bishop Álvarez.
United Nations Denounces the Production of Artificial “Uyghur Orphans” in Xinjiang
Three Special Rapporteurs signed a joint statement against the forced separation of children from their families and their anti-Uyghur education in CCP boarding schools.
Crimes Against Humanity in Xinjiang Denounced at the United Nations—Again
China’s intimidation notwithstanding, the message came through loud and clear in New York, that abuses are continuing apace against the Uyghur people.
Denuncian abusos de derechos humanos contra la Escuela de Yoga de Buenos Aires en las Naciones Unidas
Exposición escrita presentada por Coordination des Associations et des Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience, organización no gubernamental reconocida como entidad consultiva especial
Human Rights Abuses Against Buenos Aires Yoga School Denounced at the United Nations
At the 53th session of the UN Human Rights Council the UN ECOSOC-accredited NGO CAP-LC filed a written statement on the abusive activities of the anti-trafficking agency PROTEX targeting BAYS and other spiritual minorities.