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Co-Chairs Address Global Parliamentarians on Human Rights in Ukraine
December 19, 2018
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Randy Hultgren (R-IL) and James P. McGovern (D-MA), Co-Chairs of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, addressed the 40th Annual Forum of the Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) in Kiev, Ukraine via video last month about the human rights situation in Ukraine.

Co-Chairs Welcome Acquittal of Opposition Politician and Activist Diane Rwigara in Rwanda
December 14, 2018
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Randy Hultgren (R-IL) and Jim McGovern (D-MA), Co-Chairs of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, welcome the acquittal of Diane Rwigara in Rwanda.

Co-Chairs Applaud Final Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Hold China Accountable for Limiting Access to Tibet
December 13, 2018
Press Release
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressmen James McGovern (D-MA) and Randy Hultgren (R-IL), Co-Chairs of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, along with U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) applauded final passage in the Senate of their bipartisan bill – H.R. 1872, the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act.
Members of Congress Express Concerns About Human Rights in Egypt
December 12, 2018
Press Release
Washington, D.C. - Reps. James P. McGovern and Randy Hultgren, Co-Chairs of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, joined 44 other Members of Congress in writing to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to express their concerns regarding the human rights situation in Egypt.
The double-edged of new technology for human rights defenders
December 10, 2018
In The News
The double-edged of new technology for human rights defenders
A discussion on human rights defenders and the risks and opportunities of new technology, featuring a number of legislators including Rep. Jim McGovern, Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, brought together human rights defenders, organizations as well as those involved in technology, to gain a better understanding of the promise and perils new technology has for human rights.
US congressional support builds for Rwandan opposition leader Diane Rwigara
December 5, 2018
In The News
CNN
US congressional support builds for Rwandan opposition leader
A group of members of the US Congress are calling on the Rwandan government to drop charges against Diane Rwigara, a fierce government critic who is facing up to 22 years in prison on charges of incitement and fraud.
Rwandan Dissident Diane Rwigara Draws US Congressional Support
November 29, 2018
In The News
Voice of America
Rwandan Dissident Draws US Congressional Support
U.S. congressional lawmakers are pressing Rwanda's government against incarcerating dissident politician Diane Rwigara, who faces up to 22 years in prison after being convicted of inciting insurrection and forgery.
Co-Chairs Ask Secretary Pompeo to Press for Human Rights in Eritrea
November 19, 2018
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Randy Hultgren and James P. McGovern, Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, wrote to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asking him to ensure that any reset in diplomatic relations between the United States and Eritrea be tied to verifiable human rights objectives. The Co-Chairs emphasized four key benchmarks for Eritrea, including the release of civil and military conscripts, an end to religious persecution, the release of prisoners of conscience, and freedom of movement for Eritrean citizens.

Co-Chairs Commend Release of Professor and Opposition Activist Guo Quan in China
November 16, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Randy Hultgren (R-IL) and Jim McGovern (D-MA), Co-Chairs of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, commend the release of Guo Quan in China.
Co-Chairs Urge King of Bahrain to Ensure Free and Fair Elections
November 6, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen James P. McGovern and Randy Hultgren, Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission in the U.S. House of Representatives, released a letter last week asking the King of Bahrain to take all necessary steps to ensure that the upcoming elections for the Council of Representatives of Bahrain’s National Assembly meet international standards for free and fair elections.

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