Hser Hser is a young girl from Shwe Kokko #Myanmar. Her family just lost their land. And she has to work at a Chinese casino, where she is treated as a slave. From Stories of the Impact of China's #BeltAndRoadInitiative. Watch here: bit.ly/shwekokko #LibrariesOfResistance

A year ago today, Taiwan took an important step in opening up by ending quarantine for overseas travelers.  My report👇highlights Taiwan’s achievements and shortcomings from a human rights lens, and the importance of social trust, in combatting COVID-19. Innovation for Change-EastAsia

On November 9, join us in celebrating debut poets xiao yue shan & @shieh_simon, and the co-launches of their respective collections: Shan’s "then telling be the antidote," and Shieh's "Master." ✨🌹 RSVP at aaww.org/curation/in-pe…!

Thanks CIVICUS Monitor for calling attention to the worrying trend of closing #civicspace worldwide, as reflected in your new report. I was pleased to participate in the launch & I extend my continued support to address & counter emerging & ongoing issues raised in the report.👇🏾

Do you need to improve your digital skills to promote civic space & inclusive democracy? Join the #DigitalActionLab! This new 9-month programme offers coaching, up to US$30,000 grants & networking opportunities to local civil society orgs. Apply now! web.civicus.org/DAL

#LiQiaochu will stand trial tomorrow on the absurd charge of “incitement” for exposing the torture #XuZhiyong and #DingJiaxi faced in detention. She reportedly needs urgent medical treatment. The Chairs call for her unconditional release. More case info @ ppdcecc.gov/ppd?id=result&…

The use of intimidation tactics to impede the work of activists, journalists & civil society organisations has become more prevalent - documented in over 100 countries in 2023. 🔎A closer look at top restrictions in #PeoplePower2023 : web.civicus.org/PeoplePower2023 CIVICUS Monitor

For those in Taipei - Join us next Friday May 17 for a panel of experts from Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines to discuss what to expect under a new Lai administration Make sure you register here! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

In CMP's latest interview, former journalist and feminist pioneer Lü Pin 吕频Lü Pin opens up about her experience writing for state media, founding the outlet Feminist Voices, and the state of women's rights and the feminist movement in a changing China. chinamediaproject.org/2024/05/09/a-f…

The China Commission 2023 Annual Report on human rights conditions and rule of law developments in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) can be read @ cecc.gov/media-center/p…

Remote researching human rights in China is ever more important. Space for Chinese civil society has diminished & access to info has declined. We hope our new toolkit will provide helpful advice & introduce new tools for creatively monitoring human rights tinyurl.com/5428vmzs

HEARING NEXT WEEK: "Bringing Home Americans Detained in China" l September 18, 2024 in 106 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Witness and live stream information can be found @ cecc.gov/events/hearing…