S.Res. 24 · 111th Congress

A resolution commending China's Charter 08 movement and related efforts for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic reforms in China.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Bob Casey
Introduced
2009-01-28
Latest action
2009-01-28 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Notes the numerous commitments that the government of China has made to the international community as a signatory to the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international conventions.

Commends the citizens of China who have signed onto Charter 08.

Calls on: (1) the government of China to release all people detained because of their involvement with the Charter 08 effort, including Liu Xiaobo; and (2) President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton to engage with the government of China on human rights issues.