Civil society

Human Rights Defenders

Working to support and protect the rights of the most vulnerable. Read more

International Solidarity

Space for civil society is under attack all over the world. But human rights know no borders. Read more

The Right to Participate

Creating opportunities for ordinary people to participate in public life. Read more

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Global call for international human rights monitoring mechanisms on China

The Rights Practice signed a joint letter, along with over 300 organisations, calling for an international mechanism to address the Chinese government’s human rights violations.

Lawyers at Risk

Detained Chinese human rights lawyers and defenders continue to face long, bleak periods incommunicado and the risk of torture and ill-treatment.

The Uyghur people continue to be subjected to widespread and systematic persecution in Xinjiang. The Rights Practice has submitted a briefing note to CERD, focused on China’s follow-up response to the Committee’s review in 2018.

Hong Kong and National Security Legislation

In a briefing paper issued prior to its promulgation, The Rights Practice considers the adoption of the new National Security law in Hong Kong and what implementation may mean for the many civil society organisations in the city.