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Human rights torch relay, started in Greece and now travelling around the world

The 2008 Olympics & Human Rights


HRTR Spotlights CCP Oppression Inside and Outside China
Thursday, May 22, 2008 5:54:00 PM
HRTR was conceived, in part, as an opportunity to unite the numerous victims of Chinese repression around the world.   Full Story
 

Human Rights Torch Lit in Seattle
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 9:01:00 PM
After traveling to 30 cities across North America, the Human Rights Torch Relay (HRTR) arrived in Seattle on Saturday where its flame was lit at Hing Hay Park.   Full Story
 

Human Rights Torch Relay Besieged by Hundreds of Chinese Protesters
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 6:55:00 PM
The Human Rights Torch Relay (HRTR) comes to Wisconsin after traveling around the world. The event was met with a crowd of hundreds of Chinese protesters clad in red T-shirts and shouting slogans.   Full Story
 

The Desire of Millions of Tibetans for Freedom Can Never Be Extinguished
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 6:52:00 PM
Silvia Sarasua of the Friends of Tibet, addresses the Miami Human Rights Torch relay event.   Full Story
 

Calgary Human Rights Torch Relay Protests Chinese Regime's Abuses
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 9:29:00 PM
CALGARY—Continuing its trip around the world, the Human Rights Torch Relay (HRTR) arrived in Calgary Monday, bringing with it the message that "The Olympics and crimes against humanity cannot coexist ...   Full Story
 

What Does the Auspicious Number 8 Portend for China?
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 7:26:00 PM
The number 8 is a lucky number in Chinese culture, but the 8s that are leading up the Olympics have not been so lucky.   Full Story
 

China Torch Tactics Surface in New York
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 6:51:00 PM
Efforts by China's ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to stifle dissent during the Olympic Torch Relay's recent global tour appear to have set a nasty precedent.   Full Story
 

It's Time to Demand Rights in China, Says Olympian Stojko
Monday, May 19, 2008 9:40:00 PM
For athletes, governments, and individuals, the time is now to speak up on rights abuses in China, says two-time Olympic figure skating silver medalist Elvis Stojko.    Full Story
 

Toronto Groups Unite in Call for Rights in China
Monday, May 19, 2008 8:02:00 PM
"Olympics and crimes against humanity can not co-exist" was the message that united more than a dozen non-government organizations (NGOs) at Saturday's Global Human Rights Torch Relay in Toronto.   Full Story
 

Disabled San Franciscan to Collect 1 Million Signatures before Olympics
Monday, May 19, 2008 6:57:00 PM
SAN FRANCISCO—"I am asking students, civilians across the United States and globally to join with us in a town meeting," said Tatiana A. Kostanian, a disabled San Franciscan, who has taken it as a per ...   Full Story
 

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