China must urgently release human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng and activist Xu Yan

Today, 11 November, is Yu Wensheng’s 57th birthday. On this occasion we call on governments globally and on the UN and its human rights mechanisms to urgently press the Chinese government to uphold its international human rights obligations and commitments. Choose a language to view report English English Spanish Download PDF China Human Rights Defenders and Activists Press Freedom Public Statement Research Research Recently added Mozambique: SADC must take strong stand against spiralling police killings and assault on peaceful assembly Sudan: French-manufactured weapons system identified in conflict – new investigation Türkiye: Withdrawal of so-called ‘agents of influence’ law is important victory for civil society Sierra Leone: Authorities must repeal colonial vagrancy laws following historic ECOWAS ruling India: Landmark Supreme Court judgement must serve as a turning point in hate campaign against Muslims Write a letter, change a life Every year, our global community comes together to fight injustice and support people whose human rights are under threat. Join the Write for Rights campaign and demand justice by calling on decision makers to do the right thing.