What They're Saying

The pursuit of political power is seen as a pathway to unlimited wealth expansion, resulting in unhealthy competition.

HRCP reminds the state that no rights defender should ever have to pay with their life for the work they do.

[T]he closure wave will continue. There will be kindergartens closing every school year for the coming three years, and I expect about 20 will close in the current school year.

Most farmers in Thailand cannot adapt to climate change and lack access to smart farming technology, which makes them the most fragile group in a crisis.

Taiwanese journalists still suffer from a very polarized media environment dominated by sensationalism and the pursuit of profit.

The worst for Hong Kong is the political and legal factors. Hong Kong’s position is very low; the situation remains very difficult.

I was offered to state my price ... I did not want the money. But I have my reasons to withdraw. I have three daughters and I must look after them. If something happens to me, how will they survive?

Clarity on relevant terms … is essential for businesses to know where China’s red lines are - this should be a consideration when revising laws related to national security.

We demand the junking of these twin repressive laws that have proven to be gravely injurious to the people’s civil and political rights.

Victims are dying day after day. We have no time to lose.

Instead of funding social services, agriculture, and the labor sector, the Marcos Jr.’s record (of) high public debt is only going to infrastructure efforts that will benefit big businesses and is vulnerable to corruption.

For the ban, people will be deprived of the right to know the real state of the bank and financial sector as well as the country's economy.

I came to think that orders really emphasizing that we had to 'crack down on foreigners' -- in other words judging people by their appearance alone -- were a human rights violation.

Healthcare facilities are not legitimate military targets. They are situated in civilian areas. Attacking them is an inhumane act.

This case will be a test for the Thai justice system, especially the capability of the judges in solving conflict by revealing the truth in court.

I went to the school with my 13-year-old daughter. She was happy her school was open. But I was tense. The heat is too much. She already got heat rashes from sweating. I hope she does not get sick.

(R)ather than being an isolated problem caused by a few bad actors, slavery is in fact a widespread problem in the fishing industry, fueled by structural drivers ...

We welcome the adoption of this much-needed resolution, which highlights the recent blatant violations on press freedom...

We are extremely encouraged by the fact that Indigenous leaders in the Cordillera, as well as all over the Philippines, continue the fight – despite the severe threats.

If our friends from our neighbouring country (Myanmar) come in to seek safety, we will have to look after them and this is not extra work.

The kidnapping of the Panchen Lama nearly 30 years ago reverberates today in the Chinese government’s compulsory, state-run boarding schools in Tibet, which have separated over 1 million Tibetan children from their families, language, religion and culture.

I don’t think he is at fault, [he] was just telling the truth to protect the people. The arrests are intended to demoralize the next generation.

Our request [to] the Islamic Emirate is to assist us. We have no homes...

Sri Lanka suffers from a continuing accountability deficit, be it for alleged war crimes, more recent human rights violations, corruption or abuse of power, which must be addressed if the country is to move forward.

(South) Korea needs to improve its discriminatory administrative system that determines the range of protection from violence based on a victim’s nationality and registration, and protect all migrant children from abuse.

Growing youth unemployment [in China] is also exacerbated by cultural preferences for tertiary education, leading to a perception of vocational work as insecure and decreasing the prestige of vocational roles.

We are currently considering ways to increase and expand humanitarian assistance by collaborating with international organizations within the next one to two week.

It’s a multidimensional problem, which requires capacity-building and political will to implement environment-related laws. Both of these, unfortunately, have been lacking.

The willful killing of Peralta by the military, who was unarmed at the time of her arrest, is a war crime that can never be justified under any circumstance.

Dhonyoe was accused of teaching his students beyond the national education system and was repeatedly questioned by authorities in mid-March.

Despite the government’s crackdown on dissent and activism, her powerful words continue to inspire people across Vietnam and throughout the world.

There is a logical reason not to participate in the upcoming Upazila elections as the environment for fair and peaceful elections has not yet been created and the existing anarchic situation has further deteriorated.

We thought we could help make this country a bit safer for our children. And then, the Itaewon crush happened. We realised it is still not safe, and so we need to work harder.

They can't recruit people, because very few young people are choosing to join the government.

As journalists, you don't stop being a journalist. When something happens in front of you, you want to tell the story, and you want to tell it right.

It is necessary for the authorities in power in Afghanistan and international organizations to take practical steps through relevant consultations to prevent the deportation of migrants.

It is unfortunate to see the political leaders raking up religion to motivate their voters and disrupting the social-cultural environment.

[W]e will expand drug rehabilitation infrastructure and relevant education, and strengthen drug control.

There is intense pressure of work in the rural areas. As a result, the quality of the service falls.

We have never experienced such blatant efforts by authorities to evade scrutiny of court proceedings in any country, which further highlights the ludicrous nature of the case against Jimmy Lai, and the dire erosion of press freedom and the rule of law in Hong Kong.

An industry that profits from producing, selling and buying sexual images of minors should be deterred and eliminated by strengthening the punishments for the offenses.

The police failed to recognize that people have the right to peacefully protest, and that the authorities have a duty to facilitate and protect protests.

The new spate of killings in Davao City and elsewhere shows that President Marcos has not done enough to end the ‘drug war. The Marcos administration needs to take stronger action to demonstrate that the ‘war on drugs’ is officially over.

Shutting down this platform is a matter of significant loss and concern for the Tibetan scholarly community as it has been a constant source to access content.

(Y)ou do not give tickets to Muslims at one place, you redraw constituencies at another place ... or you don't allow Muslims to vote. It is not just intimidation. It's also elimination.

Despite the modernization and democratization ... the shadow of the past, particularly the class system institutionalized during the Meiji Restoration, still looms large.

The failure to include Myanmar people’s voices, represented by their Ambassador, at the table ... demonstrates [the UNSC's] disrespect for the Myanmar people’s steadfast democratic resistance movement.

The [Chinese] authorities think our community has been trying to humiliate them, so they want to use all the means at their disposal to punish human rights lawyers

Unemployment has increased so much … that those who have been giving zakat, fitrana [charitable donations] and charity all their lives are now coming to us for ration

His face was injured and there was blood around his mouth like he had been beaten. Amanullah’s case reveals how the junta considers Muslims.

In some of these areas, people won’t know there are landmines until they see them with their own eyes or step on them

We do not see the justifications but the contravention of individuals' rights by forcing them to take unnecessary medical tests and their right to privacy.

Regardless of one’s nationality and infringement of immigration laws, everyone in Korea has the right to human dignity and liberty under the Constitution.

The long history of anti-Muslim violence and unjust treatment of Muslims must not be allowed to repeat itself.

I think the relevant authorities and the company should provide appropriate solutions to the residents and expedite the compensation as soon as possible. This can [stop] further impact on them.

If constructive criticism causes uncomfortable reactions from politicians and business people, they need to look at themselves.

If anyone opens an eatery to distribute free food today, poor people will be found thronging there in abundance.

When you try to go to a supermarket you’re stopped. They check your mobile phone and your travel papers and passport. There’s always something wrong and they demand about 3,000 kyat [US$1.50]. It happens at checkpoint after checkpoint.

We understand that the Mandela Rules and the Bangkok Rules state restraints should not be used on women when they’re in labor, and our new directive takes them into account.

The arrests and criminal investigations launched into Sri Lankan journalists G.P. Nissanka and Bimal Ruhunage are unacceptable reactions by authorities and could create a chilling effect on the media.

We understand that this law is not a universal cure to every problem, but at least it's the first step towards equality in Thai society.

The deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan will put women and girls at unique risk, as forced returns seriously curtail their rights to education, work, movement, and in some cases, expose them to imminent threat of violence.

Driven by online anonymity, inspired by new business models and accelerated by COVID, these organised crime groups are now working at a scale that was unimaginable a decade ago.

A free and independent press reports not what they are told but what they observe, framed by historical and political context…. FOCAP will not be intimidated by threats and groundless attempts to smear its members’ reputation.

The letter from [Nusantara Capital City Authority] not only insults the rights of the Sepaku community ... but also puts them at risk of losing their place of residence.

Let me repeat: nothing justifies the abhorrent October 7 attacks and hostage-taking by Hamas and nothing justifies the collective punishment of the Palestinian people.

The prison sentences and repeated criminalisation of (Arnon Nampa's) work are completely disproportionate and form part of a concerning trend of deliberately silencing human rights defenders and other dissenting voices.

Every time we let authoritarians get away with atrocities, we risk other bad actors attempting to do the same.

This momentous decision by the court marks a significant step forward for human rights including the right to freedom of expression and media freedom in Indonesia.

The climate ‘red alert’ in addition to prolonged exposure to toxic air quality in many parts of the South Asian region illustrates the risk of harms to life and health of more than a billion people from accelerating climate chaos.

There are times when for two to three days he can’t buy anything at the canteen because they say the things he needs aren’t there.

We will continue to speak out without fear of this evil law.

That means an estimated 160,000 children were blackmailed into sexual activities, had sexual images shared without their consent, or faced other online abuses.

Today they lost another piece of their freedom – any act of peaceful protest is now more dangerous than ever.

We couldn’t do anything. One of my friends advised us to voice the lack of medical treatment for him through the news media. But we were afraid his family would be made to suffer if we did.

It feels like this could be our final opportunity to create a country free from dictators, and this chance is within our reach.

Indian government reprisals against members of the diaspora who criticize the BJP’s abusive and discriminatory policies show the authorities’ growing hostility to criticism and dialogue.

In Singapore, with 16 weeks paid maternity leave and four weeks paid paternity leave, we haven’t moved much beyond these outdated standards.

They're afraid that I'll go to Beijing during the National People's Congress, so they have detained me in a rescue facility....

The challenge posed by the Chinese Communist Party is not just for our community; it is, very importantly, a global one. It's all around the same universal issue of having to counter authoritarianism worldwide.

Congress should prioritize the passage of the SOGIESC Equality Bill to provide the LGBTQ+ community more concrete protection against violence....

How much more should I do to finally be recognized? My honest feeling is that I can’t wait any longer.

We need to practically implement the research findings and recommendations. Only then will laws be created and accountability be ensured.

Kerala will stand united in opposing this communal and divisive law.

It is vital that we respond to the growth in online censorship and the amplification of disinformation by making independent media more accessible in their countries of origin.

Over the past two decades, the Thai authorities have utterly failed to provide justice, truth or reparation to (Somchai Neelapaijit) and his family.

2024 is the year in which China is heading into a state of social unrest…. The official crime data tells us that people are having a hard time, and is a true reflection of the state of society.

The absence of adequate safeguards leaves them vulnerable to exploitation and abuse.

By stifling these essential voices, Vietnam is not only violating its binding international commitments but also jeopardizing its own future.

The investigation of a case of human rights violation cannot be treated with confidentiality.

Most of them are quite young, so they simply go back to their home countries to start new lives. Many of them are also afraid of their identity being made public, so are reluctant to share details.

The ministry accepts our petitions most of the time, but they accept it without providing a solution in return. This time I hope our petition will have some results.

The contemporary progress we observe has largely been propelled by women themselves… not because of systems or policies that sufficiently supported them.

Malaysian authorities are treating migrants as criminals, arbitrarily holding them for prolonged periods in immigration centers with almost no access to the outside world.

The police are regularly checking people’s WeChat and TikTok accounts for any evidence of them having shared the videos and for communication with the outside world.

I spoke out because if I stayed silent, more people can be victimized, and that would be remiss of me.

The Vietnamese government likes to boast about its respect for human rights when seeking a seat on the UN Human Rights Council, but its brutal crushing of dissent sends the opposite message.

These days, county authorities are inspecting broadcast cables and forcing any households without speakers to purchase and install them

The move by ASEAN legitimizes the junta as if it were the government of Myanmar and supports its deepening relationship with the Russian regime, which is the junta’s biggest supplier of arms.

We have faced a big challenge integrating these students in schools as it required extra resources...

We must act now to reverse this disastrous trend because the communities and countries of the Mekong cannot afford to lose them.

We want the search to carry on but we also have to be realistic. We cannot expect the government to spend billions (on the search).

This is highly alarming. Monsoon changing its pattern will bear consequences for agrarian Bangladesh.

The Indian authorities have an obligation to uphold the right to peaceful protest, whoever is taking part and whatever the issue….

If Assange is extradited and prosecuted in the U.S. under the Espionage Act ... [i]t would set a harmful precedent for governments worldwide, establishing a framework whereby states can pursue journalists through the courts, no matter where they are located.

They [social media companies] should have steps actually helping out activists to protect their freedom of speech…. They need to be more transparent, so users and the public know whether government-sponsored hacking activities are going on

The current protests reflect the unequal power relations across the borrowers and lenders, which are often predatory.

If the government is really serious about seeking reelection, it should start by taking concrete steps to repeal restrictive laws, release human rights activists in detention and halt the harassment and reprisals against them.

Vague provisions will criminalize peaceful exercise of human rights and have a detrimental impact on human rights defenders.

This lamentable outcome on Jemboy’s case shows how the Philippine justice system continues to fail the victims of police killings and brutality in the country in pursuing full accountability of perpetrators.

[China] must respect human rights & freedom of expression and include Tibetans in the development & implementation of water and land management policies.

The probe is needed so the upcoming government is legitimate.

All evidence indicates that Chiang Kai-shek was responsible for 228, but his giant statue is still housed in a memorial hall - that's just rubbing it in for us family members.

I don’t have the data, but if people weren’t impoverished, they wouldn’t be asking for help. I am not talking about luxurious goods but about basic needs.

Hosting them is a valuable experience for the city.... [W]e would like citizens ... to learn the tragedy of war and understand the importance of settling disputes through peaceful means, not by force.

We firmly continue to stand against the use of the death penalty and I think the public nature of these executions is particularly heinous.

[Bangladesh] needs workable relations with the junta for the sake of border security cooperation and negotiations over the Rohingya.

The leak provides some of the most concrete details seen publicly to date, revealing the maturing nature of China’s cyber-espionage ecosystem.

The Health Ministry sees the resignations of junior doctors as a collective action and issued return-to-work orders to punish them. Doctors didn’t know that South Korea was a dictatorship capable of exercising excessive abuse of laws.

Some young people don’t dare to leave their house anymore. They’re even afraid of crossing roads.

Leaving is not my choice. I am unable to work and have been unfairly accused of prejudicing the interests of the state. It has become clear that I cannot keep living in India.

Commencing an appeal would only delay the possibility of adequate and supervised medical care, after five years of inhumane treatment and abject medical neglect.

We’ve been receiving a massive number of applications from Myanmar people in our job openings, mainly Gen Z and millennials telling us they need to leave [as soon as possible]. It’s heartbreaking.

I have spent nights here praying - and everything is gone. If we do not protect our history, then who will?

When you enter a household, work hours, and get wages, you are already a domestic worker. They have the right to receive protection as migrant workers...

I felt heartbroken as my son was tortured and killed. I was so angry at first that I wanted to take revenge but we could do nothing but grieve.

The arrest of a journalist strikes at the heart of democracy, revealing the fragility of Thailand’s commitment to freedom of speech and press freedom.

I will readily become a fighter for social movements, a warrior for the pro-democracy movement, and a martyr for democracy and human rights.

Today’s diplomatic complicity in the catastrophic human rights and humanitarian crisis in Gaza is the culmination of years of erosion of the international rule of law and global human rights system.

We are here for the long haul. A month, six months, a year, it does not matter, we will only retreat when we win this battle.

This report clearly identifies appalling risks that climate and environmental journalists face because of the stories they pursue.

Women Press Freedom is alarmed by the incessant trolling and abuse being hurled at journalists by political parties in Pakistan ... following the country’s 10th general elections on February 8.

The junta’s atrocity crimes are a daily occurrence. (International Criminal Court) member states should urgently refer the situation to the Court and send a message to the junta that these attacks are unacceptable.

(T)he ethical and moral breaches by Jokowi show that he is against a critical public voice.

One of the best ways to rebuild children’s lives and restore a sense of normalcy is to get them back to school and learning, so that they can play with their friends, learn and heal.

People with disabilities are said to face twice the risk of direct death by tsunami or collapsed homes. The outcome of the latest survey is serious.

Failure to protect key contributors to the economy, as SMEs account for 52% of GDP and 45% of employment, could have dire consequences, potentially leading to economic collapse.

What we need is uniformity in sharing equal opportunities when it comes to education, employment and overall development.

There is a need to rewind and reconsider the existing states’ jurisdiction on Islamic law.

Economic challenges are so serious, grave, and the solutions so very painful that I am unsure how anyone who comes to power will steady the ship.

Given the lingering pressures of the cost of living... we hope that we can take some proactive action, especially in the Budget, to support workers.

Residents who refused to receive the photo were forced to take them, saying it was an order from the Party.

He learned that I am an activist, so he said to me, ‘You are in Thailand, so you can do whatever you like, but you should think about your relatives in Vietnam.'

Nobody is converted or asked to become Christian. But still, police arrested our people.

I would urge others who have become disabled in this revolution to keep fighting! We are going to achieve the goal we all want.

He is punished by the Chinese government for his criticism of human rights abuses in China and his advocacy for universal values such as human rights, democracy and rule of law.

The Vietnamese government views the simple act of prayer as a direct threat to their power and legitimacy. No person should fear jail for exercising their right to freedom of religion or belief.

We've noticed an increase in neonatal deaths due to factors such as prematurity, low birth weight, intrauterine growth restriction, infections, and perinatal asphyxia.

The attack is not an isolated act but the result of a coordinated online campaign of misinformation, disinformation and hate speech.

Civil society in India has been defunded and several have been jailed.... It is also a signal to civil society: you can talk on water conversation or solar panels in villages but do not speak for human rights or rights of minorities.

I hope, after my visit, the government authorities will look into those cases, review the case and dismiss the charges. Or, bring them to trial rapidly with full due process so that it can be decided whether or not they are guilty.

There is still time for the international community – ASEAN, the U.N., our neighbours and other nations – to stand with us on the right side of history.

Why have you come here? Why have you brought your vehicles here? This is our ancestral land. We graze our livestock here.

This is potentially the most dangerous moment for human rights in Hong Kong since the introduction of the National Security Law in 2020. The new proposed Article 23 legislation could further entrench repression in the city.

Over the past three years, Thailand has witnessed rising demands for monarchy reform. The constitutional court has essentially disallowed that momentum to grow further.

Every single civil and political right, whether it be freedom of expression, right to public assembly, or freedom of association, is being systematically violated by the Vietnamese government.

As the Constitution states that legislators are obligated to protect people's basic rights, we believe that the lawmakers' dereliction of duty has violated the Constitution.

They have weapons, but we have the courage to continue our struggle against atrocities and injustices.

Until our politics puts a stop to hatred for the other side and misguided language that disseminates that hatred to the public, there’s a strong chance that unfortunate incidents like this one will continue to occur.

Everyone in my family is suffering from cold-related ailments. We have spent the whole winter outdoors and under a tent.

The challenge now is to make sure these policies and strategies take hold in the field. That task falls to prefectures and municipalities, which must implement them.

It serves as a continuation of ethnic genocide, systematically dismantling Uyghur culture through this approach.

(A) lot of education still needs to be done with (Malaysia's) government agencies themselves to adopt human rights as a framework for their work.

In addition to jeopardizing democratic values, vague and overly restrictive legislation can hinder investment and the development of a digital economy, undermining the economic growth that Sri Lanka needs.

We urge the authorities to release [Vietnamese political prisoner Nguyen Thuy Hanh] so that she can receive full and immediate access to proper medical care.

Saving lives and rescuing those in distress at sea is a humanitarian imperative and a longstanding duty under international maritime law.

There you will die once; here you die daily, every moment.

When the buying of illegally imported animals stops, the smuggling will cease.

[The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan] stands in solidarity with the ongoing Baloch camp led by women against enforced disappearances that has faced persistent harrassment from local law enforcement, as well as dismissal from government authorities.

China has long ranked as one of the world’s worst jailers of journalists. Censorship makes the exact number of journalists jailed there notoriously difficult to determine.

Twenty years later, we continue to search for the real killer and those behind the killings to bring them to justice.

Airshed management needs a regional plan. But 2024 is an election year in India and Pakistan, and government-to-government cooperation hasn’t reached that level.

This dangerous and brazen case of terror-tagging poses a direct threat to the life of Ka Daning, his family, and other peasant leaders and members of the KMP [Peasant Movement of the Philippines] and the progressive peasant movement.

In my opinion, the shooting is not a terrorist incident, but this is a sign that the water has broken its banks and people cannot stand the oppression.

(T)hose responsible should be held accountable, and the honor of the 159 victims who lived faithfully every day should be restored. I hope that the religious community will pay attention and be with us until the end.

(I)t is more politically important to have the IPCM [Independent Press Council Myanmar] because... we can promote media freedom more independently....

This case will set a precedent for those who love this country and want to fight for justice in the country to hold protests.

[Ilham Tohti's] life sentence demonstrates [China’s] efforts to silence those brave enough to speak out against the government’s discriminatory practices and other human rights abuses, which include genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

Lack of awareness, incorrect traditions, the dominance of religious leaders and fatwas, poverty, and families’ desperation – all contribute to forcing girls into forced and underage marriages.

We protested because the compensation was inadequate…. The rights [of citizens] have been violated [by people] who have power and wealth to oppress villagers.

The draft outlines an overbearing system of self-regulation … that can allow the government to exercise a great degree of control on these bodies … therefore create an overarching censorship framework.

We do not want humanitarian aid to stop should our intervention stop… I hope for more international community support for these MLCs (Migrant Learning Centers) because they rely on donors.

A fixed parliamentary term can also ensure the continuous implementation of reform agendas and policies without disruption.

While drug use presents a serious challenge to society, a heavy-handed law enforcement approach is not the solution.

In a strategic effort to legitimize its colonization of the Uyghur region, the Chinese Communist Party carefully organizes propagandist visits for diplomats, journalists and religious scholars.

Cambodia’s self-characterization as a democratic government does not reflect the reality.

My only hope is that my parents can enjoy a dignified, peaceful, and serene old age – until our next life when and where we may finally meet.

We express our serious concern over the allegations of judicial harassment, office raids, targeted financial sanctions, asset freezing and other administrative sanctions against religious groups, Indigenous Peoples and organizations.

No one can say what the law is at present because the military council has ignored laws and regulations.

We are often forced to shut shops due to curfews and shutdowns even after months of violence.

I never thought I would see in my lifetime a ban on the cruel dog meat industry in South Korea, but this historic win for animals is testament to the passion and determination of our animal protection movement.

Beijing is signalling that it can violate Taiwanese airspace at will and challenge its sovereignty.

Afghanistan endured its worst drought in 30 years last year... something which has kept levels of food insecurity in Afghanistan among the highest in the world.

In such an environment, it is better to boycott the election. The election did not go as we were assured. Even complaining to the police did not help

He just simply wants justice for himself and others who are the victims.

Rather than a president who is devoted to running the country and prioritizing state affairs, Yoon looks more like a husband doing everything in his power to protect his wife.

This staggering workload takes a toll on their personal lives, well-being, and ability to provide quality education.

War is madness, it is always a defeat for humanity.

This act is extremely troubling in updating a colonial-era instrument concerning telecommunications in India.

A junior-high school student being murdered on campus indicates that there is a big hole in the campus safety net.

This election is a charade. It’s a mockery of our democracy – whatever is left of it.

People are desperate to leave the country as they have lost hope that they can substantially improve their living standards staying in this country [Nepal].

We have the freedom to organize weddings, but they are only recognized by our families, not the state. Without the marriage law, discrimination against LGBT people would continue.

Just because we're unseen and unheard, it doesn't mean that there's no discrimination. In addition to social stigma and prejudice, we are not granted equal rights in government policies and the state welfare system.

I have been punished for a crime that I haven't committed. If you want to call it justice, you can.

The deadly figures from this year illustrate how badly we need an international binding instrument forcing states to adopt key mechanisms to protect journalists’ safety and independence.

Judicial documents carry the goal of the rule of law … it is an essential part of justice to disclose the facts of a case, the results of the judgment and the corresponding reasons.

Since Vietnam's prisons provide virtually no health services to start with, Le Huu Minh Tuan should be immediately and unconditionally released....

Khudi Bari has saved us. We did not leave... we slept on the upper floor. I hope we will never have to flee our homes thanks to this house.

I am very disappointed, particularly in the significant increase in deaths among motorcyclists and the elderly, and those caused by gravel trucks and tour buses. We have to address the issue with local officials and propose solutions to problems such as fatigue driving.

Increasingly, journalists in India face the threat of unlawful surveillance simply for doing their jobs.

What's the difference between you and the uneducated, violent group? Your alma mater is a symbol of higher education. But your mentality is savage.

We often suffer from asthma, fever and allergies while operating rickshaws on the streets. It is often very painful.

After that [earthquake], every night in the tent it has been getting colder and colder. It will soon start snowing, how will we survive?

But for many more positions marked ‘men-only’, women really had no way to apply.

When it comes to searching entertainment venues, police and drug officials may use suspicion as a reason to take photos of ID cards or personal documents of a suspect, which is an abuse of their human their human rights and personal liberty.

Millions of girls have been prevented from going to schools. This, along with harmful social norms and traditional practices, has exposed many girls to severe forms of violence and abusive behaviors, including honor killings ...

Most of the crimes that occur recently are for survival, and if people had enough to live, they would not have occurred in the first place.

There is a deeply-rooted patriarchal mindset that is still very normal in India, and many people still see girls and women as burdens.

Sarawak will be the first state to offer a free education program to its citizens. The state government undoubtedly considers this as a chance to give back to the community.

(E)fforts to broaden rights for LGBTI people don’t go nearly far enough to ensure equal rights guaranteed under international law. These bills set Thailand on a new path that could right those wrongs.

All three candidates have released incredibly weak 2030 renewable energy targets, which are insufficient to address Taiwan’s renewable energy shortage.

The world has no excuse for neglecting a humanitarian crisis that repeats itself every year…. The international community has the power to solve this issue, but the will to do so is lacking.

China knows that an exodus of North Korean refugees would be massive and unstoppable once they realize China is safe to go to…. Border guards would be among the first to flee. That means the collapse of the border and the beginning of the end of the Kim Jong-un regime.

2024 will be disastrous on the lives and livelihood of the drivers and operators, and even commuters who have lost so many hours in productive work and income due to the absence of a viable mass public transport system.

As we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and on the occasion of International Migrants' Day ... it is more necessary than ever to remind States of their legal obligations to respect and implement cultural rights of migrant workers and members of their families. These rights are ... inherent in the dignity of all human persons.

The trial is a travesty of justice. It may be Jimmy Lai who is in the dock, but it is press freedom and the rule of law that are on trial in Hong Kong.

In responding with force, the state has once again violated the protestors’ constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of peaceful assembly.

Host clubs operate like cults. It’s a vicious business model that is no different from human trafficking. Host clubs are not selling champagne – they’re selling women’s bodies.

The release of woman human rights defender Neda Parwani and her husband is a positive development. She should not have been put in prison in the first place.

We have electricity bills that haven’t been paid for since August; the shelter hasn’t been receiving food since July, either.

Many political prisoners die in their 40s, mostly because of the severe torture they go through while in prison.

Who is responsible for these kinds of abuses? Who are the actual people who are on the ground repressing the population and implementing these policies?

Malaysia is one of only two countries globally that discriminate against men in passing their nationality to children born out of wedlock.

As the Afghanistan people are in bad economic situation, this is the human, moral and social job of the international community to not leave Afghanistan people alone.

To provide quality patient care, healthcare workers need to work in an environment where they feel safe and are not threatened or traumatised by incidents of abuse and harassment.

We've learned that many BNP [Bangladesh Nationalist Party] activists were tortured in police custody after they were arrested as part of the nationwide crackdown.

We reported to the authorities when we came upon the forest crimes so that legal action could be taken on the perpetrators, but there was no investigation after that.

During the first few months at the casino, we were seriously punished, tased, left standing in the sun all day, and sometimes deprived of food. We worked all day, non-stop with no break at all.

Relocating the school is a good idea, but nearly the entire town is flooded. Where can we be relocated?

Many Afghan returnees are vulnerable, including women and children, who could lose their lives in a harsh winter if left without adequate shelter.

Our government has continued to try to restore the honor and dignity of the victims of wartime sexual slavery.

The attacks on the media in Bangladesh, especially by leaders and members affiliated with political parties, are extremely alarming.

The prosecution and detention of Bilal Mohammed and Yusufu Mieraili exemplify some of the disturbing features of Thailand’s criminal justice and penitentiary systems, which are too often rife with abuses and discrimination.

The prosecutors’ raid on a media company CEO's residence over charges of defamation, which are not included in the scope of their direct investigation authority… is the sort of action that we might witness during the dictatorship.

The new standalone tobacco law is necessary but stops short of being bold for the sake of public health.

South Korea cannot save these people on its own. Help is needed from everyone who is concerned about what will happen to these people when they get back to North Korea.

Honor killing in Pakistan is an abhorrent ... practice that has no place in our modern society. We must unite as a collective force against this grave violation of human dignity.

The problem will still be the same. This law will be used by officials who felt offended; the officials will get extra protection by this law.

Trafficking in persons is a serious human rights violation, and the government has a responsibility to prevent such crimes, punish perpetrators, and provide protection and assistance to victims.

Important lessons of the Holocaust ... and the lessons of Cambodia, Rwanda, the former Yugoslavia, and others – made it absolutely clear that p reventing genocide, and bringing its perpetrators to account before all humanity, is essential to the work of advancing human rights.

Concerted efforts must be made to prevent the recurrence of such violent incidents and to safeguard the fundamental right to worship without fear of anyone.

I don’t want to be forced to do anything any more, and I don’t want to be forced to go to mainland China any more.

While completely disappointing, the Prosecutor’s decision underscores the urgent need for a truly international effort to prosecute the crimes unfolding in Myanmar

Journalists must be able to do their work without fearing for their safety.

The Chinese government may use as many strategies as they want, but they cannot succeed in erasing the faith and loyalty that Tibetans have for His Holiness the Dalai Lama

This is a huge insult to our lolas (grandmothers). And that’s what they (grandmothers) are also thinking, that what happened before may (be repeated).

The IFJ condemns the violent assault of Md Nahid Hasan, and calls for a swift and thorough investigation into the incident. The rise in attacks on journalists and media workers by the BCL [Bangladesh Chhatra League] and other political groups is deeply alarming...

If the flood will cut us off, we will miss the nature of this village, our neighbors and relatives.

Brokers take the Rohingya refugees in small boats going between the maritime boundaries of Bangladesh and Myanmar. Then they take the refugees to larger vessels far out to the sea.

What he and his colleagues at The Kashmir Walla actually did was to report widely and honestly about events in Kashmir, where journalists operate in an increasingly oppressive and hostile atmosphere.

Despite sustained international and national pressure and countless campaigns, the families of the murdered civilians still await full justice....

By taking control of the Broadcasting Council, the military regime eliminates one of the last obstacles to its complete control over the media.

It was a special feeling when I could make something delicious, but my legs and back ache now, and understanding the revised law is difficult. I just can't do it anymore.

(T)he so-called ‘war on drugs’ has militarized drug control efforts.. alongside evidence of multiple and serious human rights violations in some cases.

With over six million people already internally displaced throughout the country, Afghans returning from Pakistan face a precarious, uncertain future.

I don't know if government agencies care about these people as much as the support center does.

The reported incident apparently indicates that the authorities, who are the lawful guardians of the inmates in their custody, have failed to protect the juveniles.

The Executive Yuan must take action on the issue which should include improving work conditions, increasing salaries, clarifying legal responsibilities...

Australian officials should publicly and clearly call on the Lao government to respect freedom of expression and association, and end the cruel practice of forcibly disappearing its critics.

Amidst rapidly changing circumstances on the ground, it is imperative that all parties strictly respect international human rights law and international humanitarian law, particularly to protect civilians.

We see problems in the country and fight for change, and to gain freedom and equality. That is not an offence. I do not have to plead guilty, and this is not an admission of guilt even if I have to be punished.

We won't be able to go back; we won't be able to report on the ground, and that really limits you as a journalist in a huge way.

Ongoing mass political arrests, enforced disappearance, extrajudicial killings, and torture of political opponents and critics make the Bangladesh government’s commitments to ‘protecting human rights for all’ meaningless.

Recently, there has been an increase in the number of criminal incidents in this region [the Golden Triangle], including the kidnapping and imprisonment of our [South Korean] nationals to force them to commit illegal acts in exchange for lucrative rewards.

Cambodian authorities cruelly uprooted families who have lived in Angkor for several generations, forcing them to live hand to mouth at ill-prepared relocation sites.

We expect much out of the robot now that labor is in such short supply.

The need for legal aid in the country is very large because people really need help from lawyers, especially in cases of land grabbing and disputes. There are many disputes, complaints and denunciations.

The HRCP is especially alarmed by rights violations against vulnerable groups.

If the children are not being educated or are not skilled enough, there’s going to be intergenerational poverty.

Women described fainting, being hospitalized with dehydration, or being otherwise sickened by heat while pregnant.... Some women described exhausted despair while hand-fanning hot and uncomfortable babies hour after hour without electricity to run a fan.

The new place is also too far away from the city, markets, and schools… There is no land to farm. It’s just a house in which we can sleep. We can’t do anything else.

There is no place for such cruelty and oppression in a territory that claims to uphold the rule of law and respect the right to freedom of expression.

It was a time when we witnessed the depth of human suffering and the height of human compassion... [where I found] countless acts of kindness.

Parents often endure physical and psychological stress when caring for premature babies, with some of them struggling to pay medical bills. Government-funded subsidies would be a great help to first-time parents with premature infants.

This week, we learned that a source of funding that we had been counting on was no longer going to come through, and we have had to make the difficult decision to close down.

The health repercussions of air pollution in cities are extensive and multifaceted. These bustling urban areas, besieged by elevated air pollution levels, confront a spectrum of health issues that affect people of all age groups.

The parties to the conflict & the international community face an immediate & fundamental responsibility: Stop this inhuman collective suffering & dramatically expand humanitarian aid.

(W)e must recognize and treasure the presence, identity, tradition, and culture of Indigenous peoples in the Asian Church. The ministries should include them in all kinds of services, not only as beneficiaries but also providers of services

If doctors are unconditionally exempted from criminal punishment, that will threaten patients' safety.

The Indian authorities have weaponized laws to crack down on the human rights work by HRDs [human rights defenders], activists, and non-profit organizations in the country.

The decision... is bad news for Awyu Indigenous People, who are struggling to defend their customary land.

We hope victims will feel safe and can consult without hesitation.

We make expensive clothes; they get sold at higher prices abroad.They make good money. But we don't get a wage in accordance with that. Why can't they pay us a higher wage, if they can sell the clothes at higher prices?

Where is democracy? [We are] people [just] walking on the streets who speak their mind but they outlaw us and the authorities are resorting to violence and unethical behavior.

Bangladesh should be ashamed of its treatment of women.

This latest attack on independent media in Myanmar is representative of the junta’s systematic campaign against dissent.

The Hong Kong Government’s increasing belligerent and authoritarian behaviour which includes the recent targeting of Australian citizens and Hong Kong activists with arrest warrants and bounties, reflect why it is wholly unsuited to join RCEP.

House rents have also spiked. The only thing that has not increased is salaries.

Delhi is facing the worst pollution levels of this season and the situation is unlikely to improve for the next few days.

We just want to know the fundamental reasons why on Oct. 29, 2022, thousands of people fell, 159 of them died and thousands of others were injured or ended up living with trauma.

Police and armed ruling party cadres attacked our peaceful rally.

Air pollution in Pakistan and across South Asia is a grave concern, significantly reducing life expectancy and adversely impact­ing the overall quality of life.

If the authorities focus their energy on the matter, two years is definitely sufficient … They don’t have to reinvent the wheel.

We are afraid to drive to the farm; the trucks do not give us the space to drive… We are worried that trucks will hit our children when they go to school.

It is extremely disappointing that I will have to delay changing gender because that was not allowed by the latest ruling.

We are a Christian people whose pastors are being murdered and whose churches and faith-based schools are being destroyed in a systematic campaign by junta forces.

Our question is: How can Member States increase accountability for the ongoing abuses faced by vulnerable populations in Afghanistan?

The presidential office and all the government officials who exercised tangible and intangible pressure on the sale process will be held judicially accountable.

We’re hoping that they don’t do the bidding of a government that is trying to withhold the funds of citizens who want to leave that city.

Military courts do not meet the standards of fair trial, nor are such trials likely to be impartial or independent ... (I)t is imperative that civilian institutions are upheld and strengthened, not undermined, by the use of military courts.

I would definitely say it’s a whitewash. Look at this report, it is very shallow.

The government has to do positive things for us if they want our vote. We vote, right? So we also have rights, we also have demands, we’re also human.

With the beginning of the war, a good number of faithful are participating in all religious activities and sharing with me their anxieties and fear daily.

We are calling upon the government, civil society and public and private sector partners to commit, communicate and take collective action to better support mental health and promote the well-being of all children, adolescents and caregivers.

They’re already in prison and have already been arrested… So they continue to torture our comrades psychologically. This only shows the brutality of the military dictators

The Taliban’s philosophy is nothing to do with Islam, it is a draconian subversive philosophy which is against different people and different communities and as we know against women and girls.

Actions must be taken to make sure that foreign workers are not discriminated (against) in the area beyond our legal framework.

There is hopelessness for the queers in India.

The Sheikh Hasina regime has long established a pattern of silencing dissidents and the opposition using the judiciary that has been massively infiltrated with her political loyalists.

We don’t want to move because this is our Malay way of life. If we leave, our identity will be lost.

There is no room for opposition, and things are likely to get more repressive in the education sector.

In this case, the tragedy is compounded by Vietnam’s use of the death penalty, which is a cruel, unusual, and absolutely irreversible punishment that blatantly violates international human rights.

We cannot escape this situation. And nobody is protecting us from these dangers

The world must wake up to the horror unfolding daily in Myanmar.

Our government is expecting these women to seek help on their own. How can people expect them to take the initiative to help themselves when they are already surrounded by all kinds of difficulties and stressful issues?

The Bangladeshi government and local authorities must do more to combat the current disturbing rise of media rights violations in Bangladesh to ensure press freedom is upheld.

Despite international sanctions against the military junta… others – third-party countries like Indonesia – are still lending support to the military junta... Profits must never come at the expense of the people.

Governments should denounce China’s latest returns and call for an end to future forced returns.

This conviction highlights a worrying trend of suppressing free expression within academic institutions and undermines the right to expression and the right to protest.

The government should declare suicide as a national disaster and put in all-out efforts to fight it.

We know climate change disproportionately affects women and is not gender neutral so there is a need to address those gaps and impacts.

One in five young people are struggling with mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, or panic.

It is crucial that all assistance prioritizes the most vulnerable groups ... including women, children, older individuals, and people with disabilities.

It's not so much the Thai gun laws that have to change... it’s the institutions themselves that don’t really ... want to reform their firearms regulations.

Young people are not afraid to quit without a job waiting these days because there are so many ways for them to monetize their skills.

I was able to successfully obtain political asylum in Canada. This kindness... will never be forgotten.

As a matter of principle it is critical that no refugees be sent back without it being a voluntary and dignified return.

We need to mobilize all our investigation efforts to root out drug distribution and sales organizations and improve the drug management system in more detail by age group.

We submitted our letter to inform the Indonesian government and urging them to hopefully take action on the matter. We cannot keep going back to having haze as something normal.

The desire to work overseas and gain international experience is not new ... but it’s concerning to see such a large percentage of Hong Kong professionals considering leaving the city.

Journalists must be free to report without fear of retribution. The IFJ urges Pakistani authorities to intervene in the arrests and illegal detentions of journalists, including Muhammad Khalid Jamil's, and ensure that press freedom is upheld.

We will not ask the victims to bear responsibility to prove the damage that was inflicted upon them…. (W)e want to make sure not to overlook anything in recognizing the abuses and providing relief to victims.

I think my concern is around the degree to which the government will be open and honest about what it plans to do around cannabis and not ending up with only a few elite, or large, powerful corporations able to profit from it.

I want the world and humanitarian organizations to never forget about the Uighur people, they are still suffering,

We gather today because we believe that Singapore must take stronger and swifter action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and offer robust support to communities most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

I've received countless written and verbal threats for trying to organize workers and demand due payments, severances and better working conditions....

135 victims died and hundreds were injured. Yet, no justice [was] fully given. They were victims of the excessive use of force and they still seek justice from the Indonesian Government until this day.

While trying hard to avoid onsite accidents, shipbreaking workers inhale asbestos, many toxic metals, and other substances to die from sooner or later...

How can the Philippines take on the task of international peace and safety when it is much of an epic fail on the domestic front? Killings, disappearances, trumped-up charges happen day in, day out. Aggression on our seas conducted by foreign vessels is a regular occurrence.

Discrimination should end as it is not good for the future of students.

We have to speak out because our family members have been locked up despite being innocent.

Despite knowing in detail that Le Van Manh’s case was mired in serious irregularities and violations of the right to a fair trial, authorities in Viet Nam executed him days after informing his family to make arrangements for his remains. It’s sickening.

Adequate sentencing for criminals will make potential offenders fear the criminal justice system, but now it seems things are working in the opposite way.

Only people who have lost their freedom know how precious it is – like the air we breathe.

The military could tell that [the group of women and children] were not combatants. And they still shot them....

The new mechanism arbitrarily denies access to protection for millions of migrant workers .... and allows for the blanket disqualification of otherwise eligible candidates on the broad grounds of ‘national security’.

(O)ne in three countries around the world is now at high risk of a fiscal crisis. Over 40% of people living in extreme poverty are in countries with severe debt challenges.

(The ratio) shows that for sex crimes, including those involving pornography, the main targets are children.

I am willing to wait for months, because I feel safe in Taiwan.... But security is not my first option in where I settle. I have a lot of work to do in the U.S.

Families increasingly fear that their unmarried daughters will face assault and abuse in the camps. To avoid the personal and cultural impacts associated with (sexual and gender-based violence), families see child marriage as one of the only routes available to safeguard their daughters....

I love and cherish the monarchy, but I believe it is better to know than not knowing. Every person has their own opinion... Not listening to them doesn’t make their viewpoints or opinions disappear.

The project is going to make poor villagers even poorer because we will no longer be able to use boats to trade along the Mekong and we won’t have any fish to catch.

The government’s announcement that it will monitor the media and the internet from all directions and sort out and strictly regulate fake news … is both antidemocratic and unconstitutional and carries the risk of abuse for the purpose of suppressing anti-governmental public opinion.

We all know the worrying situation of women and girls in Afghanistan.... The question is, what are we going to do about it?

We should never silently endure (the harassment).

I asked them why my husband was disciplined, how long he would be disciplined and when my family would be able to see him again. They did not provide any more information.

We have been consistently fighting for it and I am very happy. Democracy is all about widening and expanding representation.

Airstrikes targeting civilians, not military targets are war crimes and crimes against humanity. If they attended the conference knowing of this situation it would encourage violence.

It is time for the (Bangladeshi) Government to put an end to this travesty of justice.

This latest commission seems to be aimed at deflecting international pressure over continuing impunity, rather than revealing the fate of the disappeared or bringing those responsible to justice.

This is actual political persecution and a blatant violation of religious freedom and international conventions.

This generation faces a worsening climate catastrophe, with devastating consequences for human rights, but too many leaders in positions of power today are doing too little to avert this disaster, and even reneging on existing promises.

Most of these refugees are likely poor, vulnerable individuals.... Their status as unauthorized refugees does not mean they are not entitled to protection, nor should they bear the brunt of Pakistan's security concerns.

The Asia Democracy Network (ADN) vehemently condemns the recent sentencing of Adilur Rahman Khan and Nasiruddin Elan, activists attached to the Odhikar human rights organization in Bangladesh. Their unjust imprisonment on trumped-up charges is a grave violation of their fundamental rights and an alarming attack on the principles of democracy and justice.

This decision by the Philippine courts is a rare and important win for press freedom and the rule of law in the Philippines.

The United States, one of the world’s most powerful and influential countries, could do much more to hold perpetrators in Myanmar accountable on the international stage.

It’s a learning-by-doing process. Experts from Harvard cannot come and tell our farmers what to do, our farmers will tell us what to do.

This policy, implemented under the guise of 'Second Generation Bilingual Education,' is widely regarded by Mongolians worldwide as a form of cultural genocide.

Governments around the world must urgently address the senseless killings of those who stand up for our planet....

Every day, the market inflation is so high that it makes our workers, average people, live in difficult conditions and without enough money left over to save.

Since casual harassment and microaggressions can escalate into more serious crimes like stalking and sexual violence, we must come up with more effective approaches to address these issues at a fundamental level.

We have collected compelling evidence of the widespread burning of Rohingya villages and the assaults and killings of civilians. I have been particularly horrified by the numerous accounts of sexual crimes that we have collected.

So, over the years, I think a lot of things have been done, yet there are still cases (of cyberbullying) that crop up.

We need fully inclusive education systems that give refugees the same access and rights as host-country learners.

Despite the continuous progress of mine-clearing operations in the ASEAN region with the joint efforts of all parties, the mine situation is still grim.

In all my years working in and on #HongKong, I’ve never seen floods like this. It’s a direct result of the irresponsible, negligent, repressive #CCP misrule.

Every child has the right to health and the right to finish their education and reach their dreams. Without government intervention, early and unintended pregnancies most often upend these rights

Overall, more than 3,000 trees will be destroyed, with more than 500 of those estimated to be over 100 years of age.

Over the last seven decades, the situation in Tibet has been deteriorating to the extent that it is now facing imminent threat of cultural genocide and total annihilation of Tibetan identity.

His sentencing is yet another indication that freedom of the press has been completely quashed under the military junta’s rule, and shows the hefty price independent journalists in Myanmar must pay for their professional work.

You could craft the most airtight legal system on paper, but if the political will is impaired to implement it, then nothing's going to happen.

We have learnt how big and deep the wounds our teachers have suffered and how great a crisis our schools and classrooms are facing.

By legitimizing this criminal junta and providing direct support to them, ASEAN, the USA, and other dialogue partners are enabling them to continue waging a terror campaign against Myanmar people.

The governing council of the Human Rights Commission in Pakistan ... has expressed immense concern over the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming general #election.

Enforced disappearances have left a painful scar on the nation’s history and continue to shape the lives of thousands of Sri Lankans who exist in a state of ambiguity, where their loved ones are neither present nor definitively absent.

The situation in Xinjiang remains of concern. Laws and policies assessed in our report are still in place ... Our 2022 assessment was clear on the need for accountability. We continue to stand by that, publicly and bilaterally.

The government must really pay attention to agriculture. Else, only landowners and proprietors, not farmers and farm workers, will benefit.

The city government gets involved in stuff it shouldn't, indiscriminately. They have destroyed the legacy left by our ancestors.

Enforced disappearance is a serious human rights violation that has frequently been used to spread terror.

Whenever a batch of prisoners is sent to a labour camp, it is common to see one or two political prisoners among them.

Every day, a Dalit person is killed or attacked. Dalit women are stripped, raped and murdered.

The climate crisis is a child rights crisis.

I have decided, with the guidance of legal counsel, to cease all operations of the Societas Linguistica Hongkongensis, effective immediately, in order to ensure the safety of my family and former members.

Rohingya refugees continue to tell us they want to return to Myanmar when it is safe for them to do so voluntarily.

Fighting for LGBT rights in the Muslim dominated south, especially in the Bangsamoro region, has always been very challenging because we risk our lives every time we travel to armed-conflict areas.

There are so many criminal acts involving weapons that people are afraid to even speak face to face.

#Today, the Taliban group prevented the flight of 37 girls to study in the United Arab Emirates.... Under their rule, girls are prohibited from continuing their education outside of Afghanistan.

The Yoon administration practically acted as a spokesperson for Japan, even as it was going to pollute our waters with radioactive waste.

I worry it’s more difficult for young people to know the truth… I don’t know how long we can exist. We will continue to sell books as long as possible.

If villagers violate concession rights, they should answer to Lao authorities, not the investors. This country has laws to protect Lao people.

A peaceful world can only be achieved by someone willing to change the world, that's why we are here.

This is very unfair as heterosexual couples can get visas as long as they can get by financially, but same-sex couples cannot.

It's always a risk going out in drag.... They see us as sexual deviants or sinners.

India's persistent detention of human rights defender GN Saibaba is an inhumane and senseless act.... It bears all the hallmarks of a State seeking to silence a critical voice.

This isn’t about relaxation, but human rights – the right to live and the right to health.

It's unacceptable and points to a larger, more worrying pattern of state-sanctioned violence against people exercising their right to freedom of expression and assembly.

We keep on saying we have to create jobs. And here we are among the government bureaucracy itself, we have 240,000 unfilled positions.

Freedom, independence and justice are ideals that are never attained without sacrifice. The people of East Turkistan have borne a heavy burden in pursuit of these ideals.

What on earth is the UN thinking?

It reflects in the current society that restrictions from the government on citizens’ freedom of speech and expression are tight, which makes freedom of speech limited, and some people no longer dare to speak.

Bibles have been desecrated and Christians have been tortured and harassed having been falsely accused of violating the Holy Quran. We cry for justice and action from law enforcement ...

My major in university is in environmental design, but with the rise of AI, I don’t have much hope in the design industry.

Although our income has not increased, commodity prices never decline. It is not easy to get a meal if you don’t earn 10,000 kyats a day.

They are utterly terrified of Gao Zhisheng. They're afraid that he will shine his light across the whole of China, and the Chinese Communist Party fears that more than anything.

It proves that he [Xi Jinping] is firmly in control, a manifestation of arrogant power. He's not even willing to stage-manage [relief and rescue efforts].

I am very disappointed, the sentence is so light compared to what happened to me. They should have felt what I feel.