Academy & Network Members Username & Password required To obtain Username & Password Contact the site administrator The purpose of the members’ site is to facilitate ongoing communication between the CHR and the members of the NAS, NAE, and IOM, as well as members of the International Human Rights Network of Academies and Scholarly Societies.		Case Updates Chinese Scientist Yang Jianli, Freed in April 2007, Is Finally Permitted to Leave China Cuban Mathematician Francisco Chaviano Released After More Than Thirteen Years in Prison Bulgarian and Palestinian Health Professionals Freed from Libyan Jail Ethiopian Scientific Colleagues Released Read More Case Updates What’s New International Twinning Project for Iraqi Women Scientists, Engineers, and Health Professionals (March 2008) CHR Statement on Guantanamo Detainees (11/26/07) CHR Chair Emeritus (1994-2004), Torsten Wiesel, Upon Accepting the National Medal of Science, Urges President Bush to Recognize Geneva Conventions and Resolve Situation at Guantanamo Bay. * Science Journal Article, “Testing His Medal” (8/10/07) * Letter to President Bush (7/28/07) Science Journal Statement by H.R. Network, “In Support of Academic Freedom” (6/29/07) NAS Council Statement on Access to Institutions of Higher Learning for Palestinian Scientists and Students Statement from the 2007 H.R. Network Meeting in Sri Lanka Read More What’s New Case Information Case-related activities, updates, and statements by name, region, and profession Resolved cases Support our Work Make a financial contribution
About CHR In accordance with its charter, the Committee on Human Rights (CHR) works to gain the release of scientists, engineers, and health professionals who are unjustly imprisoned. Its caseload can range from 225 to as many as 300 or more. The CHR’s case-related efforts are pursued primarily through private means. When a case is successfully resolved, it is now being posted on this site. The CHR's occasional statements and reports reflect public efforts undertaken by the CHR after considerable private interventions have proved ineffective and the CHR—with the approval of the NAS Council and the presidents of the NAE and IOM—has decided that a more public effort should be made. Thus, although this site does not provide a comprehensive overview of the CHR's work, it does reflect the CHR's goals and a few of its accomplishments. [more] Contact Information: Committee on Human Rights The National Academies 500 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 Tel: (202) 334-3043 Fax: (202) 334-2225 E-mail: chr@nas.edu