Louise Arbour

We continue to demand that the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia get immediate access to Kosovo,

We continue to demand that the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia get immediate access to Kosovo,

Let us be clear, the proposal before the General Assembly is the fruit of compromise. It cannot be a perfect read more

Let us be clear, the proposal before the General Assembly is the fruit of compromise. It cannot be a perfect solution.

Two phenomena, in my view, are particularly disturbing: One is the prevalence of the use of torture to extract confessions read more

Two phenomena, in my view, are particularly disturbing: One is the prevalence of the use of torture to extract confessions and information and the second one is the intimidation of those who make complaints against public officials. In my opinion, there is no doubt that these phenomena are more than allegations, but have in fact considerable basis in reality.

China's rapid economic g rowth has resulted in tremendous progress in reducing poverty and improving the lives of people gradually,

China's rapid economic g rowth has resulted in tremendous progress in reducing poverty and improving the lives of people gradually,

China has declared its commitment to human rights and has raised expectations for the country to match its growing prosperity read more

China has declared its commitment to human rights and has raised expectations for the country to match its growing prosperity with a firm commitment to advancing human rights.