Strategic Blackmail with Infinite Compassion

Last night, we were invited to an evening with Ken Roth, Executive Director of Human Rights Watch. Human Rights Watch is dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world. We stand with victims and activists to prevent discrimination, to uphold political freedom, to protect people from inhumane conduct in wartime, and to bring offenders to justice. We investigate and expose human rights violations and hold abusers accountable. We challenge governments and those who hold power to end abusive practices and respect international human rights law. We enlist the public and the international community to support the cause of human rights for all. Ken Roth is a former litigator and federal prosecuter, who has dedicated his energy to the Human Rights cause over the last two decades. He explained HRW's mission, methods, and results in an engaging talk. A recent victory was described eloquently. A Belgian judge has issued an international arrest warrant charging Chads exiled former president, Hiss