Latest developments in landmark Tibet case
There is currently a case in the Spanish courts which accuses five Chinese leaders, including recent Prime Minister of China Hu Jintao, of committing crimes such as torture and genocide…
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Tibet success at United Nations human rights review
China’s UPR human rights review: Successes and future steps China’s human rights record was reviewed through the Universal periodic Review mechanism at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva in…
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China on the Human Rights Council
China re-joined the UN Human Rights Council in November 2013 in a “clean slate” election, with four states for four seats. While its presence clearly undermines the overall credibility of…
Read MoreCommittee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
TJC engages the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights for Tibet; Committee due to review China’s record in 2014. Tibet Justice Center (TJC), supported by the Boston University Human…
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TJC engages UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on situation in Tibet
Tibet Justice Center (TJC), supported by the Boston University Asylum and Human Rights Law Clinic, has submitted a report to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on…
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Centenary of Tibetan Independence Proclamation
February 13, 2013 was the centenary of the Tibetan proclamation of Tibetan independence, issued by the XIIIth Dalai Lama. At a time of political instability in neighbouring China, Tibetans chose…
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