本文一開始,先簡單探討人權捍衛者的歷史脈絡,說明世人已經比以往更加瞭解、也更為認同他們的努力。接著便針對人權捍衛者在全球的處境,進行整體的檢視。其後,作者以中國為分析的焦點,指出該國人權捍衛者所面對的,可謂最艱難的挑戰。最後,作者鼓勵台灣採取行動,為全球的人權捍衛者發聲。
關鍵字
人權捍衛者、中國、習近平、台灣
This article briefly explores the historical context of human rights defenders and charts the increasing awareness and recognition of the work that they do. It then gives an overview of the global environment in which HRDs work before focussing on the situation facing HRDs in China, a country where the conditions in which they work are amongst the most challenging. Finally, the piece considers what role Taiwan might play in being a voice for the promotion of HRDs worldwide.
Keywords
human rights defenders, China, Xi Jinping, Taiwan