
New ISHR report uncovers China’s tactics to block civil society access to the United Nations
In a report launched on 28 April 2025, ISHR examines China’s efforts to restrict access for independent civil society actors and human rights defenders in UN human rights bodies. The report provides an analysis of China’s membership of the UN Committee on NGOs, the growing presence of Chinese Government-Organised NGOs (GONGOs), and patterns of intimidation and reprisals by the Chinese government.