Human Rights

The War Against Illegal Tax Bills (Part 5)

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Ms. Huang, Jin-Shun, a judicial officer and her husband are aware of this severe tax and legality issue...

The War Against Illegal Tax Bills (Part 6)

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On December 19th, An anti-illegal tax bill motorcycle marching riders gather in front of the President’s Hall...

The War Against Illegal Tax Bills- Part 3

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Tax victims sharing their stories about the painful tax bills.

EU countries must step up fight against sexual abuse of children, say MEPs

EU member states must work more closely with each other and with Europol and the IT industry to fight sexual abuse and exploitation of children, said Parliament on December 14.

Human rights worldwide: EU must act to halt persecution and protect migrants

The EU must do more to counter persecution based on religion, say MEPs in a resolution on the state of human rights worldwide in 2016, voted on December 13.

Pakistan: Government Shutters International Groups

The Pakistani government’s decision to shut down at least 10 organizations without providing valid reasons violates rights to freedom of expression and association, Human Rights Watch said on Dec 16. Organizations affected include prominent groups...

Iraq: Parliament Rejects Marriage for 8-Year-Old Girls

Iraq’s parliament has rejected proposed amendments to Iraq’s Personal Status Law (PSL) that would allow religious judges to impose discriminatory law on family matters, Human Rights Watch said on Dec 17.

Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Human Rights Day in Southern California

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Speakers invited for the forum to share their messages on the topic of Human Rights (left to right) Kent Lee, Maggie Lin, Conner Soules,...

‘American Dream’ quickly becoming an ‘illusion,’ says UN human rights expert

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A homeless man sits at the steps of a store in lower east side, Manhattan, New York City.

Iran: Free Ailing Labor Activist

Iranian authorities should immediately release Reza Shahabi, a prominent labor activist, after he suffered a possible stroke in prison, Human Rights Watch said on Dec 16. Medical experts who examined Shahabi said that he should be released for medical...

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