Asia
December 10, 2021
Women’s Tennis Association shows global business how to deal with Beijing
The WTA’s firm stance placing rights over profits is striking. For too long, too many in the business world have gone to extremes to avoid criticism of Beijing’s human rights record, lest the authorities or their proxies lash out and deny companies access to the lucrative Chinese market. The question is: will the WTA’s courageous act be a turning point for the international sports world and for business engagement with China?
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Women's Rights
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Myanmar: Protesters Targeted in March Massacre
Security Forces ‘Kettled’ Demonstrators, Fired on Rescuers in Hlaing Tharyar
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Afghanistan: Surge in Islamic State Attacks on Shia
ISIS Affiliate’s Targeted Killings Amount to Crimes Against Humanity
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Afghanistan: Taliban Abuses Cause Widespread Fear
Women in City of Herat Describe Loss of Freedoms Overnight
News
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Women’s Tennis Association shows global business how to deal with Beijing
By suspending tournaments in China over treatment of Peng Shuai, the WTA placed rights over profits. How will the International Olympic Committee react?
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Killing of Journalist, Criminal Libel in the Philippines
Assault on Media Shouldn’t Dim Maria Ressa’s Nobel Triumph
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Bangladesh: Bring Home the ‘Disappeared’
Investigate Enforced Disappearances; Hold Those Responsible to Account
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Testimony of John Sifton on Accountability and Human Rights in Sri Lanka
Hearing by the United States House of Representatives Tom Lantos Commission on Human Rights
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India: Army Kills 14 Civilians in Nagaland
Repeal Armed Forces Special Powers Act; Prosecute Soldiers Responsible
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Decades of Impunity Paved Way for Myanmar’s Coup
Justice, Solidarity Crucial to Confront Abuses Past and Present
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Australia: Press Vietnam to Respect Rights
Hanoi Detaining at Least 176 Political Prisoners, Detainees
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