PHR Comments on Landmine Treaty Announcement
Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), which shared the Nobel Peace Prize as a founding member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, said today that the United States has made progress by committing not to produce additional anti-personnel mines, but criticized the government for falling short of signing the Mine Ban Treaty. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - June 27, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Physicians for Human Rights to Host Panels & Film Screening at Global Summit on Sexual Violence
Experts from the medical, law enforcement, and justice fields from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Kenya, the United States, and other countries will discuss how these sectors can work together to help collect, document, and preserve forensic evidence of sexual violence and prosecute these cases at the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict in London. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - June 4, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
PHR Comments on UN Security Council Vote
PHR today criticized Russia and China’s refusal to refer the Syria crisis to the International Criminal Court. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - May 22, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
New Map Shows Government Forces Deliberately Attacking Syria’s Medical System
Syrian forces have systematically attacked the health care system in opposition-held areas over the past three years, resulting in the death of more than 460 health professionals and widespread destruction to hospitals and clinics, PHR said today as it launched an interactive map tracking these violations. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - May 14, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Physicians for Human Rights Comments on Oklahoma Execution
PHR today renewed its call for the abolition of the death penalty, and called on health professionals to reject the use of medical science and doctors in killings by the state. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - April 30, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Senate Report Confirms Ethical Breaches of Health Professionals in CIA Torture Program
The leaked summary of the findings from the Senate Select Intelligence Committee's report confirm previous reporting by PHR: The CIA enlisted health professionals to use their skills to destroy the minds of prisoners, breaking with longstanding ethical and legal obligations of health professionals. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - April 11, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
PHR Welcomes Tomasz Malinowski’s Confirmation as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
PHR today welcomed the Senate confirmation of Tomasz Malinowski as U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, the government’s highest position solely dedicated to human rights. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - April 2, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
PHR Files Legal Brief in Support of Turkish Medical Association
PHR submitted an amicus brief today in support of members of the Turkish Medical Association (TMA) who will face trial for recruiting and organizing urgent medical care for protesters injured during the Gezi Park demonstrations that began in May 2013. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - March 26, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Maine Doctors Urge Senate to Release Torture Report
In an effort to press Maine senators Susan Collins and Angus King to support the release of the Senate Intelligence Committee’s report on CIA torture, medical professionals have launched a statewide campaign calling on them to vote in support of releasing this critical information. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - March 18, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
ICC Finds Germain Katanga Guilty of War Crimes, but Acquits Him of Sexual Violence Charges
The International Criminal Court (ICC) today found Germain Katanga of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) guilty of war crimes, but acquitted him of sexual offences in the first case that specifically involved these charges. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - March 7, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
PHR Calls on Honduran Government to Address Impunity for Ill-Treatment and Torture
PHR issued a report today, finding that the Honduran authorities failed to ensure justice in cases involving torture and/or ill-treatment following the 2009 coup d’état, and called on the Honduran government to ensure that these cases are prosecuted and the judicial system is restored. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - February 12, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Physicians for Human Rights Criticizes Court Decision to Allow Force-Feeding
A federal court today declined to stop force-feeding of Guantánamo detainees, allowing the inhuman and degrading practice to continue. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - February 11, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Latest Wave of Killings and Arrests in Burma Must be Investigated
PHR has expressed concern over reports of mass killings and arrests of Rohingya Muslims in Burma, and called on the Burmese authorities to urgently investigate the incidents and hold all those responsible accountable for these crimes. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - January 23, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Turkish President Signs Bill that Criminalizes Emergency Medical Care
PHR expressed concern today over the Turkish president’s signing of a bill that will criminalize certain aspects of emergency care, and punish medical professionals with fines and jail time for providing care in emergencies. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - January 17, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
PHR Submits Statement on Syria’s Refugee Crisis to Senate Committee
The United States should immediately convene a humanitarian summit with Russia and other nations in order to improve humanitarian aid in Syria; take steps to allow more Syrian refugees to resettle in the United States; and provide funding to address their health and other needs. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - January 7, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
