Turkey Passes Bill that Criminalizes Emergency Medical Care
The Turkish parliament passed a bill today that will criminalize emergency medical care and punish doctors with heavy fines and imprisonment for assisting those in need. Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) is urging the president of the Turkish Republic, Abdullah Gul, not to sign the bill, which would have a chilling effect on access to medical care. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - January 3, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
On Human Rights Day, PHR Highlights Priorities for the Administration
On Human Rights Day, PHR highlighted the need for the U.S. government to address several pressing issues in order to protect fundamental freedoms and promote the United States’ position as a beacon for human rights. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - December 10, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
U.S. Official Misses Opportunity to Address Human Rights Issues in Bahrain
PHR today expressed concern that U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel failed to publicly prioritize human rights in Bahrain during a major event in the kingdom. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - December 9, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
PHR Mourns the Loss of Nelson Mandela
Physicians for Human Rights today expressed sadness over the loss of former South African leader Nelson Mandela, who passed away today at age 95. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - December 5, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Turkish Government Considering Criminalizing Emergency Care
In its latest attempt to harass medical professionals and the injured demonstrators they treat, the government of Turkey is considering a health bill that would criminalize certain aspects of emergency medical care and force doctors to compromise their professional duty to treat those in need. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - November 26, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
PHR Calls for Unfettered Access for Humanitarian Assistance in Syria
PHR is calling on the U.S. government to immediately enter into high-level negotiations with the Russian government to ensure unfettered access in Syria for the International Committee of the Red Cross and other U.N. and humanitarian organizations that urgently need to provide vital services and supplies. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - November 26, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
PHR Reiterates Call to Release Imprisoned Medics in Bahrain and Stop Shipment of Tear Gas
PHR today reaffirmed its call to the Bahraini government to immediately release medical professionals who have been wrongfully prisoned and stop the ongoing targeting of the medical community. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - November 22, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Resolution to End Persecution of the Rohingya in Burma Introduced
PHR welcomed the introduction of a resolution that aims to end discrimination against the Rohingya, a minority group in Burma (officially the Union of Myanmar) that is one of the world’s most persecuted ethnic groups. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - November 19, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Leading Doctors Ask President Obama to End Force-Feeding and Restore Medical Ethics at Guantánamo
More than 35 prominent doctors and public health professionals – including a former U.S. surgeon general, six Nobel Laureates in chemistry and medicine, and 18 current and former deans of public health and medical schools – are calling on President Obama to end force-feeding at Guantánamo and stop undermining medical care. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - November 5, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
New Report Outlines Violations of Medical Standards at Guantánamo
An independent task force issued a report today highlighting the ongoing violations of medical ethics at Guantánamo and calling on the Department of Defense (DoD), the medical community, and others to conform to ethical principles in order to stop harming the detainees. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - November 4, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
PHR’s Dr. Holly Atkinson to Discuss Persecution of Rohingya and Anti-Muslim Violence in Burma on Monday
Dr. Holly Atkinson, volunteer medical advisor and past president of Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), will speak Monday at a panel event, “Our Walls Bear Witness: The Plight of Burma’s Rohingya.” (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - October 29, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
PHR Comments on Nobel Peace Prize Announcement
Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), which has a long history documenting and providing expertise on chemical weapons, today congratulated the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for being selected for the Nobel Peace Prize. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - October 11, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
PHR Welcomes Confirmation of Charles Taylor’s Sentence
PHR today welcomed the confirmation of a 50-year sentence for former Liberia President Charles Taylor for his role in encouraging rebels in Sierra Leone to commit war crimes and planning some of the attacks during the country’s civil war. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - September 26, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
PHR Documents Unlawful Use of Force and Tear Gas and Attacks on Medical Community in Turkey
The Turkish government has engaged in unnecessary and excessive violence, used tear gas as a weapon on a massive scale, and intentionally targeted medical facilities and staff during the June demonstrations, according to a new report by Physicians for Human Rights. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - September 25, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Human Rights Groups Call to End Impunity for Attacks on Health Workers
The United Nations Human Rights Council should strengthen documentation and accountability for the growing number of attacks on health workers, the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition, a group of human rights, health professional and other nongovernmental groups, said today. (Source: PHR Press Releases)
Source: PHR Press Releases - September 20, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
