HUMAN RIGHTS related term(s) Civil Liberties; Civil Rights

Addresses

Cross-Strait Relations—Past, Present, Future: Chien-Jen Chen, E956 [15MY]

Days of Remembrance Commemoration: Elie Wiesel, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, E1236 [13JN]

———Fred S. Zeidman, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, E1239 [13JN]

———Ruth B. Mandel, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, E1241 [13JN]

Dept. of State Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Director Swearing In Ceremony: John Miller, Dept. of State, E358 [4MR]

Human Rights Violations in Cuba: Sylvia G. Iriondo, E2020 [8OC]

International Human Rights Law Group International Human Rights Award: Chen Shui-bian, E2215 [4NO], E2416 [22NO]

Religious Freedom in Georgia: Eduard Shevardnadze, E670 [3AP]

Amendments

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7695, S7736, S7737 [11JN]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (S.J. Res. 3), S5679, S5689, S5690 [1MY]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (S. Con. Res. 31), S5048, S5095 [9AP]

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (S. Res. 212), S11189, S11190 [8SE]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (S. Con. Res. 13), S3336 [6MR]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), H11757 [20NO]

Articles and editorials

Afghan Woman Soldier on Bay Area Visit To Raise Support for Freedoms Not Yet Realized, H11532 [19NO]

After the Airstrikes, Just Silence; No Compensation, Little Aid for Afghan Victims of U.S. Raids, S5849 [7MY]

Arthur Helton, 54, Refugee Advocate, Dies, S11342 [10SE]

Attack on Burmese Activist Seen as Work of Military, S7691 [11JN]

Behind Roses' Beauty, Poor and Ill Workers, E248 [13FE]

Burma's Children Soldiers Tell of Army Atrocities, S3082 [4MR]

Burma's Junta ``Disappears'' the Country's Leading Democrat, S7693 [11JN]

Burmese Military Brutality Cannot Be Tolerated, S9445 [16JY]

Castro Shows He Is Still a Brutal Tyrant, E798 [29AP]

Congress' Message on Cuba, S13657 [30OC]

Congressional Resolve on Cuba, S13657 [30OC]

Cuban Dissidents Get Prison Terms as Long as 27 Years, H2893 [8AP]

Failure of Putin's Russia, S13374 [28OC]

Fair Fight in the Philippines, E2167 [30OC]

For a Town Council in Iraq, Many Queries, Few Answers, S9233 [10JY]

Freeze Myanmar Assets, S7692 [11JN]

Gujarat Christians Allege Survey of Families, E500 [18MR]

Havana Club, S13657 [30OC]

In Indian Election, Hate Is Part of Platform, E45 [8JA]

It's Time To Turn the Tables on Burma's Thugs, S9444 [16JY]

Justice for Jews From Arab Nations, E1682 [4SE]

King's Appeal, E2285 [7NO]

Lift Ban on Cuba Travel, S13657 [30OC]

Longtime Activist Dies at 85, E1880 [24SE]

Low-Caste Hindus Eye New Religions, E42 [8JA]

Michael Jendrzejczyk, 53, Advocate for Asians, S6699 [20MY]

Participants Worked Out Several Key Resolutions, H9794 [21OC]

Pedaling Backward, S13374 [28OC]

Quiet Champion, S6699 [20MY]

Recognize Human Rights Accomplishments and Clear Name of Marcus Garvey Relative to Politically Motivated Criminal Charges, E1649 [25JY]

Squeeze the Junta, S7692 [11JN]

Stop Stalling on Burma, S9444 [16JY]

Tribute to Benjamin H. Zimmerman, E1880 [24SE]

U.S. Missionary Attacked, E171 [7FE]

Unwelcome Truths, E2238 [5NO]

Where She Is, S9444 [16JY]

Why the Crackdown in Cuba?, E771 [12AP], E897 [9MY]

World's Other Tyrants, Still at Work, E748 [11AP]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 579), H319 [5FE] (see H.R. 3069), H8174 [10SE]

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H9377 [8OC]

———support efforts to establish a moderate and tolerant political system that is protective of the rights and dignity of all communities (see H. Con. Res. 207), H4977 [4JN]

Appropriations: authorizing for domestic and foreign treatment centers for victims of torture and U.S. contributions to the U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture (see S. 854), S5173 [10AP]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see S. 1841), S14335 [10NO] (see H.R. 3201), H9032 [30SE] (see H.R. 3388), H10129 [29OC]

Belarus: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (see S. 700), S4375 [25MR] (see H.R. 854), H704 [13FE]

Burma: encourage international intervention to prevent human rights violations against ethnic minorities (see H. Res. 84), H705 [13FE]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1182), S7381 [4JN] (see S. 1215), S7540 [9JN] (see H.R. 2330), H4977 [4JN]

Business and industry: eliminate incentives to move operations abroad, enforce antidumping and trade laws, prohibit commerce in products made with child labor, and extend Buy American Act provisions (see S. 592), S3504 [11MR]

Cambodia: honor victims of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 83), H1681 [6MR]

Capital punishment: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see S. Con. Res. 26), S4166 [20MR] (see H. Con. Res. 26), H244 [29JA]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (see S.J. Res. 3), S288 [14JA] (see H. Con. Res. 32), H391 [11FE]

China, People's Republic of: condemn relative to individuals being held as prisoners of conscience for their involvement in efforts to end the occupation of Tibet (see H. Res. 157), H2270 [20MR]

———persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Con. Res. 304), H9614 [16OC]

Classified information: establish a process for executive agencies for declassifying and disclosing certain documents relating to human rights abuses in foreign countries (see H.R. 2534), H5662 [19JN]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans: establish (see S. 1691), S12277 [1OC] (see H.R. 3226), H9130 [1OC]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (see S. 1691), S12277 [1OC] (see H.R. 3226), H9130 [1OC]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see S. Res. 164), S7619 [10JN] (see H. Res. 193), H3304 [10AP]

Courts: provide that no court or judge shall dismiss any part of the Constitution or Bill of Rights as a legal defense in court (see H.R. 3126), H8381 [17SE]

Cuba: condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (see H. Res. 179), H2864 [7AP]

———condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights (see H. Res. 208), H3571 [30AP]

———establish international tribunal to prosecute crimes against humanity committed by Fidel Castro and other Cuban political and military leaders (see S. Res. 146), S6707 [20MY]

———human rights violations (see S. Res. 62), S2594 [24FE] (see H. Res. 164), H2401 [26MR]

———lift trade embargo, grant normal trade relations status, and lift travel restrictions (see S. 403), S2457 [13FE]

———lift travel restrictions (see S. 950), S5541 [30AP] (see H.R. 2071), H4010 [13MY]

Cyprus: express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 79), H1681 [6MR] (see H. Res. 165), H2472 [27MR]

———support removal of Turkish occupation troops (see H. Res. 320), H7019 [16JY]

Dept. of State: require the inclusion in annual country reports on human rights practices of information on the extent of promotion of violence and hatred in foreign school curriculums (see H.R. 1358), H2131 [19MR]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War (see S. 452), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 114), H55 [7JA]

Disabled: support the drafting and adoption of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by the U.N. General Assembly (see S. Con. Res. 52), S7619 [10JN] (see H. Con. Res. 169), H3857 [8MY]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 3139), H8490 [23SE]

Finucane, Patrick: urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries (see H. Con. Res. 267), H7785 [25JY]

Focus—HOPE (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 295), H9281 [7OC]

Foreign aid: make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (see S. 1001), S5771 [6MY] (see H.R. 2536), H5662 [19JN]

Foreign countries: human rights violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals (see H. Con. Res. 330), H11651 [19NO]

———provide a framework for consideration of proposed unilateral economic sanctions to ensure coordination of U.S. policy relative to trade, security, and human rights (see S. 1861), S14804 [12NO]

Foreign policy: ensure that countries meet U.N. obligations relative to women, peace, and security, and assume implementation of international law that protects human rights of women and girls during and after conflicts (see H. Res. 432), H10340 [4NO]

———provide authority to prevent human rights violations by controlling certain exports (see H.R. 3541), H11700 [20NO]

Garvey, Marcus: recognize human rights accomplishments and clear name relative to politically motivated criminal charges (see H. Con. Res. 74), H1466 [27FE]

Golden Venture (vessel): relief of certain aliens who were aboard the immigrant-smuggling ship (see H.R. 510), H245 [29JA]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see S. 489), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 1031), H1464 [27FE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S7876 [13JN] (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

———tribute (see H. Con. Res. 68), H1465 [27FE]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 47), H705 [13FE]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: extend the deadlines for application and payment of fees (see H.R. 2759), H7019 [16JY]

Immigration: establish new special immigrant categories for certain children and women at risk of harm (see S. 1353), S8725 [26JN]

———prevent admission, require removal, and authorize investigation of aliens who commit acts of torture or genocide abroad (see S. 710), S4433 [26MR] (see H.R. 1440), H2400 [26MR]

Indonesia: declare ceasefire and halt hostilities in province of Aceh, end human rights violations, and return to negotiations with significant Acehnese civil society and international involvement (see H. Con. Res. 327), H11391 (see H. Con. Res. 327), H11514 [18NO]

Insurance: permit States to require insurance companies to disclose Armenia genocide-era insurance information (see H.R. 3323), H9613 [16OC]

International relations: commend governments of Pakistan and India for improved diplomatic relations (see H. Res. 484), H12920 [8DE]

International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 423), H10130 [29OC]

International Religious Freedom Day: designate (see S. Res. 251), S13134 [23OC]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1465 [27FE]

Iran: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 59), H323 [5FE]

———human rights violations (see S. Res. 81, 82), S3620 [12MR] (see H. Res. 140), H1812 [12MR]

———human rights violations of Bahais (see S. Con. Res. 78), S13660 [30OC] (see H. Con. Res. 319), H10237 [30OC]

Iraq: commend women for participation in Iraqi government and civil society, encourage inclusion of women in political and economic life of Iraq, and advocate protection of women's human rights in the Iraqi Constitution (see H. Con. Res. 342), H12310 [21NO]

———declare that providing humanitarian assistance for Iraq is in the U.S. national security interest (see H. Con. Res. 127), H2472 [27MR]

———prosecution of war crimes and human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (see H. Con. Res. 143), H3052 [9AP]

———prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters (see S. Con. Res. 34), S4958 [8AP] (see S. Res. 101), S4557 [31MR] (see H. Res. 203), H3354 [11AP]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see S. Con. Res. 31), S4512 [27MR] (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2401 [26MR]

Jordan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 371), H8284 [16SE]

Kadeer, Rebiya: call for release of businesswoman by the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 230), S11832 [23SE] (see H. Res. 477), H12920 [8DE]

Khodorkovsky, Mikhail B.: arrest in Russia (see S. Res. 258), S13909 [4NO]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: allow North Koreans to apply for refugee status or asylum in the U.S. (see S. 1336), S8559 [25JN] (see H.R. 367), H170 [27JA]

———promote human rights, democracy, peace, and security of Korean Peninsula (see S. 1903), S15287 [20NO] (see H.R. 3573), H12306 [21NO]

———urge passage of U.N. Commission on Human Rights resolution addressing abuses and call on government to respect and protect the human rights of citizens (see H. Res. 109), H1466 [27FE]

Kosovo: support right to determine political future once Kosovo has made requisite progress, as defined by U.N. benchmarks, in developing democratic institutions and human rights protections (see S. Res. 144), S6507 [15MY]

Laos: address urgent need for freedom, democratic reform, and international monitoring of elections, human rights, and religious liberty (see H. Res. 402), H9614 [16OC]

Liberia: U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 233), H6263 [26JN]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 256), H7617 [24JY]

Mederos, Eriberto: posthumously revoke naturalization (see H.R. 1201), H1745 [11MR]

National Archives and Records Administration: establish a servitude and emancipation archival research clearinghouse (see S. 1292), S8232 [19JN]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Shirin Ebadi for peace (see S. Res. 244), S12737 [16OC]

Refugees: treatment programs funding for victims of torture (see H.R. 1813), H3353 [11AP]

Saudi Arabia: condemn lack of human rights protections and absence of religious freedom (see H. Con. Res. 244), H6868 [15JY]

Sisulu, Walter: tribute (see H. Res. 237), H4204 [15MY]

Sudan: human rights violations (see H. Res. 194), H3304 [10AP]

Tannenbaum, Elchanan: hold Syria, Lebanon and Iran accountable for well-being of abducted Israeli civilian, provide International Red Cross access, and take all necessary measures to secure release (see H. Res. 344), H7785 [25JY]

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (see S. Res. 212), S10619 [31JY] (see H. Res. 359), H8082 [9SE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1830), S14176 [6NO] (see H.R. 2620), H6261 [26JN]

Turkey: call for the release of certain Kurdish members of the Parliament from prison, and for the recognition of full cultural and language rights for the Kurdish people (see H. Res. 302), H6263 [26JN]

U.N.: convene war crimes tribunal to punish human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (see H. Res. 118), H1466 [27FE]

———rescind approving signature to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court on behalf of the U.S. and take necessary steps to prevent establishment of that Court (see H.R. 1154), H1680 [6MR]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (see S. Con. Res. 13), S3163 [5MR] (see H. Con. Res. 24), H244 [29JA] (see H. Con. Res. 27), H274 [4FE]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (see H. Con. Res. 209), H5045 [5JN]

Ukraine: anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see H. Res. 356), H8016 [5SE]

———remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see S. Res. 202), S10045 [28JY] (see H. Con. Res. 254), H7617 [24JY]

Vietnam: make normal trade relations status contingent upon free emigration policies (see H.J. Res. 64), H6464 [9JY]

———promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1587), H2819 [3AP]

———promote freedom of information (see H.R. 1019), H1463 [27FE]

———tribute to Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam and express the urgent need for religious freedom and related human rights (see H. Res. 427), H10237 [30OC]

Wang Bingzhang: disapprove arbitrary detention by People's Republic of China and urge immediate release (see H. Con. Res. 326), H11391 (see H. Con. Res. 326), H11514 [18NO]

Women: condemn honor killings (see H. Con. Res. 300), H9377 [8OC]

World War II: allow certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the U.S. from Latin America and were interned in the U.S. to be provided restitution (see H.R. 779), H700 [13FE]

———condemn war crimes committed by Japan and establish liability of Japanese companies to former POW used by such companies as slave labor (see H. Res. 382), H9033 [30SE]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (see S. Res. 184), S8559 [25JN] (see H. Res. 199), H3354 [11AP]

Declarations

Interparliamentary Conference on Human Rights and Religious Freedom, E2127 [24OC]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: U.N., E2472 [8DE]

Letters

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: Richard L. Armitage, Dept. of State, S7692 [11JN]

Election of Libya as chairman of U.N. Human Rights Commission: Senators Smith and Schumer, S1462 [23JA]

Express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation of Cyprus: Rauf R. Denktas, E683 [3AP]

———Representative Pallone, H9104 [1OC]

Human rights in Cuba: Ray Flynn, E1353 [25JN]

Humanitarian food assistance to Iraq: several agriculture, maritime and charitable organizations, S4804 [3AP]

———several agriculture organizations, S4803 [3AP]

Kashmir self-determination: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E577 [26MR]

Oscar E. Biscet recipient of International Republican Institute Democracy People's Award: President Bush, H2818 [3AP]

Release of Aung San Suu Kyi by Burma's military junta: Sam Rainsy, S7975 [17JN]

Repeal of Jackson-Vanik Amendment requirements on Russia relative to free emigration: Leonid Nevzlin, Russian Jewish Congress, S3722 [13MR]

U.S. policy on Liberia: Michael K. Francis, S12714 [16OC]

U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq protesters: Matthew A. Etheridge, E546 [21MR]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter ratification: John Kraljic, National Federation of Croatian Americans Cultural Foundation, H5672 [23JN]

———Martin Vulaj, National Albanian American Council, H5673 [23JN]

———Nikola Dimitrov, H5672 [23JN]

Vaisakhi Day observance: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E1495 [17JY]

Youth Worker Protection Act: Darlene Adkins, Child Labor Coalition, E1874 [24SE]

———Diane Shust and Randall Moody, National Education Association, E1949 [1OC]

———Julie A. Taylor, United Methodist Church, E1950 [1OC]

———Linda F. Golodner, National Consumers League, E1950 [1OC]

———Patrick J. Schoof, Youth Advocate Program International (organization), E1949 [1OC]

———William Samuel, AFL-CIO, E1874 [24SE]

Lists

Cosponsors of S. 1215, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, S7690 [11JN]

Examples of persecution of minorities in India, E1497 [17JY]

Imprisoned Cuban independent journalists, H2816 [3AP]

Imprisoned Cuban pro-democracy activists, H2816 [3AP]

Political prisioners in Cuba, H2888 [8AP]

Statements relative to young women and children in complex humanitarian emergencies, S13359 [28OC]

Memorandums

Guatemala's Drug Woes and the Misuse of the Drug Certification Program: Jason Ballet, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, E706 [8AP]

White House Recertifies an Ill-Deserving Guatemala: William B. McIntire, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, E1973 [2OC]

Messages

Continued Deployment of U.S. Forces to Kosovo: President Bush, S6248 [14MY]

Militarily Significant Benchmarks for Conditions Achieving Sustainable Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: President Bush, S1868 [4FE], H271 [4FE]

Militarily Significant Benchmarks for Conditions Achieving Sustainable Peace in Kosovo: President Bush, S1868 [4FE], H269 [4FE]

Press releases

Annual Convention on Khalistan Very Successful—Plans To Strengthen Office Formulated: International Sikh Organization, E2097 [20OC]

Azerbaijan—Government Launches Crackdown After Election, Hundreds of Opposition Members Arrested: Human Rights Watch (organization), S13046 [22OC]

Ban on Travel Goods Imports From Burma: Travel Goods Association, S7824 [12JN]

Deceitful Indian Government Moves Independence Day Celebration To Avoid Sikh Demonstrators—Are Victims of Indian Repression Celebrating? International Sikh Organization, E1740 [9SE]

Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar's Life Must Be Spared: Council of Khalistan, E474 [13MR], E501 [18MR]

Human Rights Watch Mourns Death of Asia Advocate Mike Jendrzejczyk: Human Rights Watch (organization), S6699 [20MY]

Sikhs Observe Khalistan Martyrs Day, E1522 [18JY]

Proclamations

International Support for Cuban Opposition Day: Miami-Dade County, FL, Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, E843 [1MY]

National Former POW Recognition Day: President Bush, S5046 [9AP]

Remarks in House

Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (H.R. 579), E151 [6FE]

Adriatic Charter: signing, H3686 [7MY]

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (H. Res. 393), H9286 [8OC], H11529-H11533 [19NO], E2014 [8OC], E2385 [21NO]

———human rights violations, H9526 [16OC]

———women's programs funding, H9593 [16OC], H9627-H9630 [17OC], H10228 [30OC]

Africa: U.S. policy, E1456 [11JY]

al Jazeera (television network): decision to broadcast images of U.S. POW in Iraq, H2301 [25MR]

Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary, E1715 [5SE]

Anaya, Pedro: Reebok Human Rights Foundation award recipient, E693 [7AP]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H2943, H3021-H3026 [9AP], E713 [9AP], E798 [29AP]

Azerbaijan: democracy efforts, H7622 [25JY]

Belarus: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence, H6732 [15JY]

———promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (H.R. 854), E241 [13FE], E920 [9MY], E1338 [24JN]

Belgium: tribute to Interparliamentary Conference on Human Rights and Religious Freedom, E2127 [24OC]

Bhullar, Devinder Pal Singh: pending execution in India, E474 [13MR], E501 [18MR]

Burma: encourage international intervention to prevent human rights violations against ethnic minorities (H. Res. 84), H397 [12FE]

———human rights violations, H4795, H4797 [3JN], H7333 [23JY], H7844 [4SE], H10347, H10348 [5NO], E749 [11AP], E1040 [21MY], E1063 [22MY], E1126 [4JN], E1138, E1170 [5JN], E1173 [9JN], E2231, E2239, E2240 [5NO], E2270 [6NO]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (H.R. 2330), H6670-H6676 [14JY], E1153 [5JN], E1483 [15JY], E1539 [18JY], E2244 [5NO], E2270 [6NO]

Cambodia: honor victims of genocide (H. Con. Res. 83), H11524-H11527 [19NO], E1076 [23MY], E2386 [21NO]

Capital punishment: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (H. Con. Res. 26), H1913-H1915 [18MR], E518 [19MR]

Castillo, Juan M.: Orange County, CA, Human Relations Committee Human Relations Award recipient, E875 [6MY]

Chatterjee, Oona: Reebok Human Rights Foundation award recipient, E693 [7AP]

Chen Shui-bian: International Human Rights Law Group International Human Rights Award recipient, E2215 [4NO], E2416 [22NO]

Chepe, Oscar Espinosa: encourage release of political prisoner by Cuba, E1768 [11SE]

China, People's Republic of: human rights violations, H6685 [14JY], H8935 [25SE], H10485 [6NO], E1943 [1OC], E1960 [2OC], E1992 [7OC]

———normal trade relations status, H10484-H10486 [6NO]

———population control policies, E1996 [8OC]

China, Republic of: democracy efforts, E901 [9MY], E956 [15MY], E992 [19MY]

Cold War Veterans Association: commemorate U.S. victory in the Cold War, E854 [1MY]

Colombia: condemn killing of hostages by guerillas in Antioquia, E925 [9MY]

———human rights violations, H8192 [10SE]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (H. Res. 193), H3307 [11AP], H4227 [19MY], E2219 [4NO]

Crime: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims, H8907 [25SE], E1885 [24SE]

Cuba: condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (H. Res. 179), H2887-H2895 [8AP]

———condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights, H3552 [30AP]

———condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights (H. Res. 208), H3411 [29AP]

———condemn trial and execution of individuals responsible for hijacking a Cuban ferry ship, H3345 [11AP]

———human rights violations, H2374 [26MR], H2811, H2815-H2818 [3AP], H3345 [11AP], H5471 [18JN], H5907 [25JN], H6717 [15JY], H7773 [25JY], E946 [14MY], E1352 [25JN], E1454 [11JY]

———lift travel restrictions, H6864 [15JY], H7859 [4SE], H8027-H8036 [9SE], E1742 [9SE], E1753 [10SE], E1925 [30SE]

———political reform, E1855 [23SE]

Cyprus: condemn arrests of opposition party members, E610 [27MR]

———express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation, H3970 [9MY], H9104 [1OC]

———express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation (H. Res. 165), H3009-H3014 [9AP], H3980 [13MY], E683 [3AP], E748, E761 [11AP], E1946 [1OC]

———membership in European Union, E470 [13MR], E790 [29AP], E1597, E1603, E1631 [25JY], E1946 [1OC]

———support removal of Turkish occupation troops (H. Res. 320), E1588 [25JY], E1955 [2OC]

———U.N. peace talks on Turkish occupation, H1782 [12MR], H1876 [13MR], H2294 [25MR], E502, E505 [18MR], E542 [20MR], E572 [25MR], E784 [12AP], E1605 [25JY]

Dept. of Labor: international child labor inspections funding, H6522, H6523 [10JY]

Dept. of State: global human rights issues, E748 [11AP]

———require the inclusion in annual country reports on human rights practices of information on the extent of promotion of violence and hatred in foreign school curriculums, H6731 [15JY]

Ecuador: impact of rose industry on health of workers, E248 [13FE]

Egypt: allocation of foreign aid, H7377 [23JY]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to criticism of U.S. policies, H8063 [9SE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (H.R. 3139), E1873 [24SE], E1949 [1OC], E2498, E2501 [8DE]

Finucane, Patrick: release of British police report on murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries, H676 [13FE]

Fofanah, Mohamed Pa-Momo: Reebok Human Rights Foundation award recipient, E693 [7AP]

Fong, Fuming: return to U.S., after release from People's Republic of China prison, H9985 [29OC]

Foreign countries: human rights violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals (H. Con. Res. 330), E2455, E2457, E2459 [25NO]

———report on congressional delegation trip to Thailand, Burma, Laos, and Vietnam, E384 [6MR]

Foreign policy: promote the participation of women in international peace efforts relative to Africa and the Middle East, H7429, H7430, H7431 [23JY]

———provide authority to prevent human rights violations by controlling certain exports (H.R. 3541), E2461 [25NO]

Fort Wayne, IN: tribute to Road Map for Democracy in Burma Conference, H9793 [21OC]

Garcia Paneque, Jose L.: detention by Cuban government, E1811 [16SE]

Garvey, Marcus: recognize human rights accomplishments and clear name relative to politically motivated criminal charges (H. Con. Res. 74), E341 [27FE], E1649 [25JY]

Gay & Lesbian Activists Alliance, Inc.: Distinguished Service Award recipients, E806 [30AP]

Georgia, Republic of: human rights violations, E669 [3AP]

Gongadze, Heorhiy: anniversary of murder of journalist in Ukraine, E1801 [16SE]

Greece: human rights violations against Romani population, E992 [19MY]

Guatemala: human rights violations, E706 [8AP], E1041 [21MY], E1929 [30SE], E1973 [2OC]

Guevarra, Ernest: Reebok Human Rights Foundation award recipient, E692 [7AP]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (H.R. 1031), H3562, H3564 [30AP]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1821), H9411-H9416 [15OC]

———tribute (H. Con. Res. 68), E341 [27FE]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: extend the deadlines for application and payment of fees (H.R. 2759), E1499 [17JY]

Hoyer, Representative: statement on Representative Hunter's voting record on deployment of troops to Bosnia and Herzegovina, E621 [31MR]

Human Rights Day: observance, E2472 [8DE]

India: anniversary of attack on the Golden Temple, E1522 [18JY]

———anniversary of massacres in Gujarat, India, H1519 [5MR]

———civil liberties violations of religious minorities, H1519 [5MR], E42, E45 [8JA], E171 [7FE], E500 [18MR], E577 [26MR], E1739 [9SE]

———civil liberties violations of Sikhs, E1494 [17JY]

———Sikh observance of Vaisakhi Day, E1494 [17JY]

Indonesia: human rights violations, H7434 [23JY]

Insurance: permit States to require insurance companies to disclose Armenia genocide-era insurance information (H.R. 3323), E2059 [16OC]

International Raoul Wallenberg Foundation: tribute, E1754 [10SE]

International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims: Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize recipient, E1869 [23SE]

International relations: commend governments of Pakistan and India for improved diplomatic relations (H. Res. 484), E2489 [8DE]

International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (H. Res. 423), H11557-H11561 [19NO], E2341 [20NO], E2386 [21NO]

International Sikh Organization: convention, E2079 [17OC], E2097 [20OC]

International Women's Day: support goals (H. Con. Res. 57), E317 [27FE]

Iran: democracy efforts, H5472 [18JN], H6352 [9JY], H6723, H6822 [15JY], H10982 [7NO], E1434 [9JY]

Iraq: commend women for participation in Iraqi government and civil society, encourage inclusion of women in political and economic life of Iraq, and advocate protection of women's human rights in the Iraqi Constitution (H. Con. Res. 342), E2415 [22NO]

———declare that providing humanitarian assistance for Iraq is in the U.S. national security interest (H. Con. Res. 127), E683 [3AP]

———human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials, H2590 [2AP]

———human rights violations, H1669-H1674 [6MR]

———prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters (S. Con. Res. 34), H3042 [9AP]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention, H2301 [25MR], H2315 [26MR], H2404 [27MR], H2521 [1AP], H2589 [2AP], H3057 [10AP]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (H. Con. Res. 118), H2336-H2344 [26MR], E601, E612 [27MR], E617 [31MR]

———tribute to the Women's Social and Cultural Society of Mosul, E2303 [17NO]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: human rights violations, E2238 [5NO]

———treatment of refugees by the People's Republic of China and the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, H7024 [17JY]

———urge passage of U.N. Commission on Human Rights resolution addressing abuses and call on government to respect and protect the human rights of citizens (H. Res. 109), H1917-H1919 [18MR], E521 [19MR]

Lawyers Committee for Human Rights: release of report on escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities in Europe, E364 [4MR]

Liberia: U.S. policy, H6258 [26JN], H6324, H6330 [8JY], H6434 [9JY], H6699 [14JY], H6810 [15JY], H7198 [21JY], E1424, E1425 [8JY]

Montgomery, AL: tribute to 1955 bus boycott participants, E2440 [23NO]

Morocco: self-determination for Western Sahara, H5270 [12JN]

Mukosa, Christian: Reebok Human Rights Foundation award recipient, E693 [7AP]

Nepal: condemn expulsion of Tibetan asylum seekers to the People's Republic of China, H4795 [3JN], E1108 [3JN]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Free Library of Philadelphia Lines of Violation exhibition, E1454 [11JY]

Philippines: U.S. policy, E2167 [30OC]

Poland: anniversary of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, E1241 [13JN]

Polish American Congress: New Jersey Division Katyn Forest Massacre Memorial Service, E1899 [25SE]

POW: treatment of prisoners captured in Afghanistan and Iraq, E1834 [17SE]

Que, Nguyen Dan: arrest by the Vietnamese Government, E540 [20MR]

Refugees: treatment programs funding for victims of torture (H.R. 1813), H11547-H11550 [19NO], E1350 [25JN], E1869 [23SE], E2386 [21NO], E2409 [22NO]

Romania: democracy efforts, E889 [7MY]

Russia: condemn human rights violations in Chechnya and urge a political solution to the conflict, E920 [9MY]

Santorum, Senator: appropriateness of remarks relative to homosexuality, H3456 [30AP]

Saudi Arabia: human rights violations, H5449 [17JN]

Slovak Republic: address allegations of coerced sterilizations of Romani women, E1037 [21MY]

Sudan: human rights violations, H3648 [6MY]

———human rights violations (H. Res. 194), H6888-H6890 [16JY], E1524 [18JY]

———peace efforts, H6890 [16JY]

———political reform, E1565 [23JY]

Syria: human rights violations against Jews, H4127 [14MY]

Taylor, Charles: indictment of Liberian President by the Special Court in Sierra Leone, H6258 [26JN], E1310 [20JN]

Thich Huyen Quang: condemn detention by Vietnam and call for immediate release, H2941 [9AP]

Thich Quang Do: condemn detention by Vietnam and call for immediate release, H2941 [9AP]

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights, E1769 [11SE]

———welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (H. Res. 359), H8103-H8107 [10SE]

Tibetan Uprising Day: observance, E429, E433 [12MR], E478 [13MR]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2620), H10281-H10288 [4NO], E1383, E1384 [27JN], E2233 [5NO]

Tun Than, Salai: condemn detention by Burma and call for immediate release, H2943 [9AP]

———release from detention in Burma, H3861 [9MY]

Turkey: human rights violations relative to the Baku-Tiblisiceyhan pipeline, H6587 [10JY]

———political reform, E2185 [31OC]

Turkmenistan: human rights violations, E2412 [22NO]

U.N.: convene war crimes tribunal to punish human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (H. Res. 118), H1324-H1328 [25FE], H2396 [26MR]

———rescind approving signature to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court on behalf of the U.S. and take necessary steps to prevent establishment of that Court (H.R. 1154), E394 [7MR]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (H. Con. Res. 27), H333, H334-H339 [11FE], E266 [13FE]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), H5671-H5673 [23JN]

———ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), Senate amendments, H11757-H11759 [20NO]

Ukraine: anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (H. Res. 356), H9692-H9694 [20OC], E2104 [21OC]

United Kingdom: boycott of Israeli scholars and research by certain academics, H7025 [17JY]

Uzbekistan: human rights violations, E1337 [24JN]

Vietnam: human rights violations, H10134 [30OC]

———promote freedom and democracy, H6811 [15JY], E2385 [21NO]

———tribute to Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam and express the urgent need for religious freedom and related human rights (H. Res. 427), H11520-H11524 [19NO], E2385 [21NO]

Women: programs funding, H9594 [16OC]

World Refugee Day: observance, E1296 [18JN], E1307 [19JN], E1339 [24JN]

World War II: allow certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the U.S. from Latin America and were interned in the U.S. to be provided restitution (H.R. 779), E257 [13FE]

———preserve certain Federal court actions relative to Japanese companies compensating former POW used as slave labor, H7289 [22JY], E1572 [23JY]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (H. Res. 199), H5850-H5853 [25JN]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: support basic human rights of, and participation in leadership by women relative to governance, reconstruction and development, S6657 [20MY]

———U.S. humanitarian assistance to civilian bombing victims, S5849 [7MY]

———women's programs funding, S12803 [17OC]

Appropriations: authorizing for domestic and foreign treatment centers for victims of torture and U.S. contributions to the U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture (S. 854), S5180 [10AP], S16052 [25NO]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S5053 [9AP], S5331 [11AP], S5431 [28AP], S5721 [5MY]

Azerbaijan: elections, S13046 [22OC]

Belarus: condemn interference with freedom of the press, S5332 [11AP]

———promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (S. 700), S4378 [25MR], S5332 [11AP]

Burma: human rights violations, S3082 [4MR], S4953 [8AP], S5768 [6MY], S7186 [2JN], S7226 [3JN], S7374 [4JN], S7471 [5JN], S7533 [9JN], S7823, S7824 [12JN], S7974 [17JN], S8116 [18JN], S8220 [19JN], S8850 [27JN], S9443-S9447 [16JY], S11113 [4SE]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (H.R. 2330), S9440-S9448 [16JY]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1182), S7390-S7394 [4JN], S7600, S7601 [10JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1182), unanimous-consent request, S7561, S7562 [10JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7558 [9JN], S7562, S7563 [10JN], S7690-S7702 [11JN], S7823 [12JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), unanimous-consent agreement, S7690 [11JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), unanimous-consent request, S7648 [10JN]

———U.S. policy, S10134 [29JY]

Burundi: efforts to end civil war, S5768 [6MY]

Business and industry: eliminate incentives to move operations abroad, enforce antidumping and trade laws, prohibit commerce in products made with child labor, and extend Buy American Act provisions (S. 592), S3516 [11MR]

Cambodia: democracy efforts, S7974 [17JN]

———elections, S1662 [28JA], S1808 [30JA]

———human rights violations, S1662 [28JA], S1808 [30JA], S13372 [28OC]

Capital punishment: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (S. Con. Res. 26), S4181 [20MR], S5977 [8MY]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (S.J. Res. 3), S5689 [1MY]

China, People's Republic of: human rights violations, S2987-S2989 [27FE]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans: establish (S. 1691), S12278 [1OC]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (S. 1691), S12278 [1OC]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: human rights violations, S7536 [9JN]

Cuba: establish international tribunal to prosecute crimes against humanity committed by Fidel Castro and other Cuban political and military leaders (S. Res. 146), S6715 [20MY]

———human rights violations, S5847 [7MY]

———human rights violations (S. Res. 62), S2610 [24FE], S8847 [27JN]

———lift trade embargo, grant normal trade relations status, and lift travel restrictions, S9440 [16JY]

———lift trade embargo, grant normal trade relations status, and lift travel restrictions (S. 403), S2478 [13FE]

———lift travel restrictions, S9367 [15JY], S11433 [15SE], S12493 [14OC], S12909 [21OC], S13079-S13087 [23OC], S13656 [30OC], S14470-S14472, S14750 [12NO]

———lift travel restrictions (S. 950), S5595-S5597 [30AP], S6250 [14MY], S16109 [9DE]

Cyprus: membership in European Union, S5474 [29AP]

Dept. of Defense: require report on individuals being detained by the U.S. as enemy combatants, S9451-S9456 [16JY]

Dept. of State: require section on anti-Semitism in annual reports on international religious freedom, S9194 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War (S. 452), S2843 [26FE], S15869 [24NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: Office of Foreign Assets Control fining of Joan Slote for bicycle travel through Cuba, S11433 [15SE], S12493 [14OC]

Disabled: support the drafting and adoption of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by the U.N. General Assembly (S. Con. Res. 52), S7644 [10JN]

Egypt: allocation of foreign aid, S4894 [7AP], S4953 [8AP]

———Ibn Khaldun Center for Development funding, S13346 [28OC]

Foreign aid: deny funding to groups that do not explicitly oppose prostitution and sex trafficking, S6457 [15MY]

———ensure that women and children have access to basic protection and assistance services in complex humanitarian emergencies, S13358-S13360 [28OC]

———make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (S. 1001), S5779 [6MY]

Foreign countries: provide a framework for consideration of proposed unilateral economic sanctions to ensure coordination of U.S. policy relative to trade, security, and human rights (S. 1861), S14815 [12NO]

Georgia, Republic of: human rights violations, S3497 [11MR]

Gongadze, Heorhiy: anniversary of murder of journalist in Ukraine, S11634 [17SE]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (S. 489), S2975 [27FE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1821), S15502 [21NO]

Hong Kong: status of civil liberties after reversion to the People's Republic of China, S8550 [25JN]

Immigration: prevent admission, require removal, and authorize investigation of aliens who commit acts of torture or genocide abroad (S. 710), S4436-S4439 [26MR]

International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims: Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize recipient, S11906 [24SE]

International Religious Freedom Day: designate (S. Res. 251), S13183 [23OC]

International Women's Day: observance, S3406 [10MR], S3499 [11MR]

Iran: democracy efforts, S1362 [22JA], S9105-S9107 [9JY]

———human rights violations, S7599 [10JN]

———human rights violations of Bahais (S. Con. Res. 78), S13680 [30OC]

Iraq: development and implementation of programs for women, S12986 [22OC]

———increase humanitarian food assistance funding, S4803-S4806 [3AP]

———prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters (S. Con. Res. 34), S5335 [11AP]

———prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters (S. Res. 101), S4578 [31MR]

———provide humanitarian food assistance through purchase of surplus commodities from American farmers, S4809 [3AP]

———report on congressional delegation trip, S9231-S9233 [10JY]

———support basic human rights of, and participation in leadership by women relative to governance, reconstruction and development, S6657 [20MY], S9211 [10JY]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention, S4542 [31MR], S5106 [10AP]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (S. Con. Res. 31), S5045-S5049 [9AP]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (S. Con. Res. 31), unanimous-consent agreement, S5044 [9AP]

Kadeer, Rebiya: call for release of businesswoman by the People's Republic of China (S. Res. 230), S12475 [3OC]

Khodorkovsky, Mikhail B.: arrest in Russia (S. Res. 258), S16201 [9DE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: allow North Koreans to apply for refugee status or asylum in the U.S., S9093, S9094 [9JY]

———human rights violations, S5516 [30AP]

Kosovo: support right to determine political future once Kosovo has made requisite progress, as defined by U.N. benchmarks, in developing democratic institutions and human rights protections (S. Res. 144), S6515-S6518 [15MY]

Laos: human rights violations, S9236 [10JY]

Liberia: allocation of foreign aid, S12794 [17OC]

———U.S. policy, S9111-S9113 [9JY], S9188-S9190 [10JY], S10877, S10892-S10894 [1AU], S12713, S12714 [16OC], S12821 [17OC]

Medical Teams International, Inc.: tribute to relief efforts in Iraq, S4374 [25MR]

Mercy Corps: tribute to relief efforts in Iraq, S4374 [25MR]

National Archives and Records Administration: establish a servitude and emancipation archival research clearinghouse (S. 1292), S8237 [19JN]

NATO: membership status of countries that fail to adhere to certain principles of democracy, individual liberty, and rule of law, S5818-S5824 [7MY], S5882 [8MY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Shirin Ebadi for peace (S. Res. 244), S12748 [16OC], S13009 [22OC], S14222 [6NO]

Refugees: support victims of torture, S8713 [26JN]

———treatment programs funding for victims of torture (H.R. 1813), S16052 [25NO]

Russia: political reform, S13373 [28OC], S13866 [4NO]

———repeal of Jackson-Vanik Amendment requirements relative to free emigration, S3721 [13MR]

———rule of law and human rights programs funding, S13192 [24OC]

Servicemembers Legal Defense Network: anniversary, S12133 [29SE]

Taylor, Charles: indictment of Liberian President by the Special Court in Sierra Leone, S7466, S7467 [5JN], S7826, S7827 [12JN]

———provide awards for bringing former Liberian President before the Special Court in Sierra Leone, S12272 [1OC]

Terrorism: use of torture to obtain information from suspected terrorists, S3715 [13MR]

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (S. Res. 212), S11190 [8SE]

Tibetan Uprising Day: observance, S3405 [10MR]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2620), S16107, S16200 [9DE]

Treaties and agreements: inclusion of child labor protections in free trade agreements, S10520 [31JY]

U.N.: U.S. participation in development of the International Criminal Court, S5720 [5MY]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman, S1461 [23JA]

———election of Libya as chairman (S. Con. Res. 13), S3200, S3201 [5MR], S3338 [6MR]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), S10167 [29JY]

Ukraine: condemn interference with freedom of the press, S5475 [29AP]

———remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (S. Res. 202), S10071 [28JY]

World War II: provide compensation to former POW used as slave labor for Japanese companies, S9565, S9566, S9572 [17JY]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (S. Res. 184), S8576 [25JN], S10166 [29JY]

Zimbabwe: human rights violations, S12600 [15OC]

Reports

Fire and Broken Glass—The Rise of Antisemitism in Europe: Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, E364-E369 [4MR]

No Safe Place—Burma's Army and the Rape of Ethnic Women: Refugees International (organization), E749 [11AP]

People's Republic of China Intelligence Collection Efforts: FBI, H10486 [6NO]

Road Map for Democracy in Burma Conference, H9795 [21OC]

Trip to Republic of Korea and Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Representative Curt Weldon, H4970 [4JN]

Reports filed

Anti-Atrocity Alien Deportation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 710), S14176 [6NO]

Arrest of Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky in Russia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 258), S14270 [7NO]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2330) (H. Rept. 108-159), H5467 [17JN]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2330) (H. Rept. 108-159), H6705 [14JY]

Call for Immediate Release of Yang Jianli by People's Republic of China and for President Bush To Continue Working for His Release: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 184), S9959 [25JY]

Call for Release of Businesswoman Rebiya Kadeer by the People's Republic of China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 230), S12375 [2OC]

Central Asian Countries Acceleration of Democratic Reforms and Fulfillment of Human Rights Obligations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.J. Res. 3), S5058 [9AP]

Condemn the Practice of Execution by Stoning: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 26), S5538 [30AP]

Cuban Human Rights Violations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 62), S8722 [26JN]

Dept. of the Interior Study on Commemorating and Interpreting the Cold War: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 452) (S. Rept. 108-134), S10970 [2SE]

Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 950), S14451 [11NO]

Reaffirm Support and Commemorate Anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 193) (H. Rept. 108-130), H4786 [2JN]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Appropriations: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2620) (H. Rept. 108-264), H8015 [5SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2620) (H. Rept. 108-264), H8954 [29SE]

Treatment Programs Funding for Victims of Torture: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1813) (H. Rept. 108-261), H8380 [17SE]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1813) (H. Rept. 108-261), H7948 [4SE]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter Ratification: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 209), S9959 [25JY]

Wartime Treatment Study Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1691), S12737 [16OC]

Statements

Ban on Travel Goods Imports From Burma: Travel Goods Association, S7825 [12JN]

Efrain Rios Montt's Eligibility To Run in Guatemalan Elections: Jessica Leight and Molly Maas, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, E1929 [30SE]

Ethics and Policy—4th Global Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates: Nobel Peace Laureates, E2490 [8DE]

Forced Labor, Organ Harvesting, and Capital Punishment in the People's Republic of China: Laogai Research Foundation, E1960 [2OC]

Human Rights Violations Against Homosexuals, Bisexuals, and Transgendered Individuals: Christopher Labonte, Human Rights Campaign (organization), E2457 [25NO]

———Martin Ornelas-Quintero, National Latina/o Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Organization (LLEGO), E2460 [25NO]

———Micahel Heflin, Amnesty International (organization), E2457 [25NO]

People's Republic of China's Population Control Policies: Laogai Research Foundation, E1996 [8OC]

Persecution of the Underground Catholic Church in the People's Republic of China: Cardinal Kung Foundation, E1943 [1OC]

Tibetan Uprising Day: Dalai Lama, E429 [12MR]

Tribute to Arthur C. Helton: Casper Henderson and David Hayes, openDemocracy Ltd., S11343 [10SE]

———Council on Foreign Relations, S11342 [10SE]

———Dennis W. Archer, ABA, S11342 [10SE]

———Human Rights Watch (organization), S11343 [10SE]

———Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, S11342 [10SE]

———Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, S11343 [10SE]

———Physicians for Human Rights (organization), S11343 [10SE]

Youth Worker Protection Act: Linda F. Golodner, National Consumers League, E2499 [8DE]

———Maggie Carey, E2501 [8DE]

Summaries

Independent Task Force on Burma Report: Council on Foreign Relations, S8116 [18JN]

Testimonies

U.S. Policy on Liberia: Richard B. Myers and Peter Pace, S10894 [1AU]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 26, condemn the practice of execution by stoning, H1913 [18MR]

H. Con. Res. 27, election of Libya as chairman of the U.N. Human Rights Commission, H334 [11FE]

H. Con. Res. 83, honor victims of Cambodian genocide, H11524 [19NO]

H. Con. Res. 118, Iraqi treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention, H2337 [26MR]

H. Con. Res. 209, U.S.-Adriatic Charter ratification, S10167 [29JY], H5671 [23JN]

H. Res. 109, urge passage of U.N. Commission on Human Rights resolution addressing Democratic People's Republic of Korea abuses and call on government to respect and protect the human rights of citizens, H1917 [18MR]

H. Res. 118, convene U.N. war crimes tribunal to punish human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials, H1328 [25FE]

H. Res. 165, express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation of Cyprus, H3009 [9AP]

H. Res. 179, condemn human rights violations in Cuba, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections, H2887 [8AP]

H. Res. 194, human rights violations in Sudan, H6888 [16JY]

H. Res. 199, call for immediate release of Yang Jianli by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release, H5850 [25JN]

H. Res. 356, Ukrainian Famine anniversary, H9692 [20OC]

H. Res. 359, welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve Tibetan cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights, H8103 [10SE]

H. Res. 393, commend Afghan women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution, H11529 [19NO]

H. Res. 423, International Religious Freedom Act anniversary, H11557 [19NO]

H. Res. 427, tribute to Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam and express the urgent need for religious freedom and related human rights, H11520 [19NO]

H.R. 1587, Viet Nam Human Rights Act: (excerpt), H6812 [15JY]

H.R. 1813, treatment programs funding for victims of torture, H11547 [19NO]

H.R. 1821, award Congressional Gold Medal to Dorothy I. Height, H9411 [15OC]

H.R. 2330, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, H6670-H6672 [14JY]

H.R. 2620, Trafficking Victims Protection Act, H10281-H10284 [4NO]

S. 452, Dept. of the Interior study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War, S15869 [24NO]

S. 700, Belarus Democracy Act, S4379 [25MR]

S. 710, Anti-Atrocity Alien Deportation Act, S4439 [26MR]

S. 854, domestic and foreign treatment centers for victims of torture and U.S. contributions to the U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture appropriations, S5180 [10AP], S16052 [25NO]

S. 1001, Women and Children in Conflict Protection Act, S5780-S5784 [6MY]

S. 1182, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, S7393 [4JN]

S. 1215, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, S7700-S7702 [11JN]

S. 1292, Servitude and Emancipation Archival Research ClearingHouse (SEARCH) Act, S8238 [19JN]

S. 1336, allow North Koreans to apply for refugee status or asylum in the U.S., S8573 [25JN]

S. 1353, Widows and Orphans Act, S8746 [26JN]

S. 1691, Wartime Treatment Study Act, S12279-S12281 [1OC]

S. Con. Res. 13, election of Libya as chairman of U.N. Human Rights Commission, S3199 [5MR], S3338 [6MR]

S. Con. Res. 26, condemn the practice of execution by stoning, S4180 [20MR], S5978 [8MY]

S. Con. Res. 31, Iraqi treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention, S4532 [27MR], S5048 [9AP]

S. Con. Res. 34, prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters, S4975 [8AP]

S. Con. Res. 52, support the drafting and adoption of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by the U.N. General Assembly, S7643 [10JN]

S. Con. Res. 78, human rights violations of Bahais, S13680 [30OC]

S. Res. 62, human rights violations in Cuba, S2609 [24FE], S8847 [27JN]

S. Res. 81, Iranian human rights violations, S3639 [12MR]

S. Res. 82, Iranian human rights violations, S3639 [12MR]

S. Res. 101, prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters, S4577 [31MR]

S. Res. 144, support right to determine political future once Kosovo has made requisite progress, as defined by U.N. benchmarks, in developing democratic institutions and human rights protections, S6514 [15MY]

S. Res. 164, reaffirm support for Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act, S7643 [10JN]

S. Res. 184, call for immediate release of Yang Jianli by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release, S8575 [25JN]

S. Res. 202, remember treatment of Ukraine by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine, S10071 [28JY]

S. Res. 212, welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve Tibetan cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights, S10690 [31JY], S11190 [8SE]

S. Res. 230, call for release of businesswoman Rebiya Kadeer by the People's Republic of China, S11860 [23SE], S12475 [3OC]

S. Res. 244, recognition of Shirin Ebadi for Nobel Prize for peace, S12748 [16OC], S14222 [6NO]

S. Res. 251, International Religious Freedom Day, S13148, S13183 [23OC]

S. Res. 258, arrest of Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky in Russia, S13911 [4NO], S16202 [9DE]

S.J. Res. 3, encourage Central Asian countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations, S304 [14JA], S5690 [1MY]

Tributes

Height, Dorothy I., E1861 [23SE]