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ABOUT THE CHINESE URGENT ACTION WORKING GROUP

The Chinese Urgent Action Working Group (中国维权紧急援助组) undertakes direct interventions on behalf of Human Rights defenders in distress through investigations, public advocacy, communication with international institutions and organizations, and through providing legal aid. The group is located inside mainland China, and was formed as a response to increased persecution of Human Rights defenders during 2008 and 2009. Theorganization also regularly releases reports and background briefs on issues concerning Human Rights, and especially Human Rights defenders, in China.

关于中国维权紧急援助组

中国维权紧急援助组对身陷于危难中的维权者进行调查研究协助其进行公共宣传，与国际机构和组织交流，并对其提供法律援助等的直接干预。该组织位于中国大陆，其成立的初衷是对因2008年北京奥运会的举办而造成了对维护者更多迫害后果的回应。该组织还定期就中国维权者面临的问题发布报告及背景摘要。