Human Rights in China (organization)

Human Rights in China (simplified Chinese: 中国人权; traditional Chinese: 中國人權; pinyin: Zhōngguó Rénquán) is a New York-based international, Chinese, non-governmental organization with intentions to promote international human rights and facilitate the institutional protection of these rights in the People's Republic of China. HRIC is a member organization of the International Federation for Human Rights. According to Fang Lizhi, HRIC s committed to an independent, non-political, and intelligent approach

Founded by Chinese students and scholars in March 1989, HRIC [Human Rights In China] implements programs to generate infrastructural change in China while also engaging in advocacy strategies on behalf of individuals in China.

With offices in Hong Kong and New York City, HRIC serves as a source of analysis and information on the human rights situation in China, as well as an active NGO advocate in the international arena. In 2005, HRIC was also recognized for its creative and effective use of technology by The Tech Museum of Innovation as one of twenty-five Tech Award Laureates of the year.

HRIC's Executive Director from 2002 to present^[update] is Sharon Hom. Its former Executive Director is Xiao Qiang.

HRIC links individual advocacy with systemic and policy interventions addressing human rights, technology, legal and administrative reform issues. HRIC's core programs and reports address human rights violations affecting China's rural population, migrant workers, ethnic minorities, women, and children.

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