The Chinese Urgent Action Working Group (人权卫士紧急救援协会) works to strengthen Chinese rule of law by encouraging improved policy, and particulary in strengthening enforcement of the legal system. To achieve its objectives, the organization undertakes rapid response assistance for rights defenders in need, through facilitating legal aid, provides support for administrative lawsuits against unlawful behaviour targetting disadvanted groups, and trains rural lawyers in more effectively providing legal aid to those who have suffered violations of their human rights through unlawful behaviour by local government and/or other actors.

The Chinese Urgent Action Working Group also regularly undertakes research and published both smaller 'Brief Analyses' and more extensive research reports on trends in rights violations and the situation for different target groups within the Chinese legal system.

This website provides an overview of the work carried out by the Chinese Urgent Action Working Group, publishes our latest reports and 'Brief Analyses', and information on Chinese law, both substantial and procedural, relevant international laws and standards, as well as information on the international mechanisms that exist to provide assistance when seeking redress for human rights violations.