Asia
We work alongside local and international organizations and human rights defenders to protect civic space and promote accountability for serious human rights violations in South and South East Asia. From advocating for freedom of expression and the right to protest to an end to the use of torture, enforced disappearance, and arbitrary detention, we support international justice efforts.
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Russia: Stop Crackdown on Human Rights Defenders
Tags Share (March 18, 2016 | Washington, D.C.) A Moscow district court yesterday fined the Public Verdict Foundation human rights organization 400,000 rubles for refusing a Russian government demand that its publications acknowledge it is a “foreign agent.” Public Verdict will appeal the decision. Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights urges the government to dismiss the…
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U.S. Senate Passes North Korea Sanctions Policy and Enhancement Act
Tags Share (February 11, 2016 | Washington, D.C.) Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights praised the Senate for passing the North Korea Sanctions Policy and Enhancement Act of 2016 with unanimous and bipartisan support. In response to the passage, Kerry Kennedy, President of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, issued the following statement: “The human rights atrocities…
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House Passes North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act
Tags Share (January 13, 2016 | Washington, D.C.) Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights praised the House of Representatives for passing the North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2016 with overwhelming bipartisan support, 418 – 2. Among other provisions, the bill will further limit North Korea’s access to the international financial system, target individuals involved in…
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