Committee of Concerned Scientists

An international non-profit organization of scientists, physicians, engineers and scholars dedicated to protecting the human rights and scientific freedom of our colleagues around the world.

An independent non-profit organization of scientists, physicians, engineers and scholars dedicated to protecting the human rights and scientific freedom of our colleagues around the world.

Thoracic Surgeon and Researcher Slowly Dying in Prison

Wang Bingzhang is a former surgeon and researcher who wrote pro-democracy literature. He was charged with espionage and with planning an embassy bombing. After being kidnapped abroad and transported to China in 2002, Bingzhang was sentenced to life imprisonment in solitary confinement. He has been sick and alone in prison for 22 years. Schiff letter, Ambassador Fu Cong, Human Rights ... Continue Reading>>

Sierra Leone: RSF condemns impunity around cyber-harassment of investigative journalist Chernoh Alpha M. Bah

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the attacks on Chernoh Alpha M. Bah for his reports on corruption and embezzlement involving senior government officials. Pressure from Sierra Leonean political figures and their supporters is preventing Bah from returning to his country and hindering his investigative work. The authorities must guarantee Bah’s safety so he can resume his journalistic work ... Continue Reading>>

Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University Facing Threats and Harassment from Sierra Leone Government and Allies

Dr. Chernoh Alpha M. Bah, the Chabraja Postdoctoral Fellow in Public Service at Northwestern University, is facing threats and harassment for his investigation and work for the Africanist Press into alleged corruption and financial crimes by the Sierra Leone government. The Committee is concerned Bah is facing retribution and threats from the government and its allies in response. The Committee is ... Continue Reading>>

The Committee of Concerned Scientists Is Saddened By the Recent Passing of Our Former Board Member, Steven Weinberg, a Groundbreaking Nobelist in Physics.

The Committee of Concerned Scientists is sad to announce the loss of a great physicist and defender of human rights.  CCS is honored that Professor Weinberg was a  member of our Honorary Board, and mourns his loss together with all persons of good will.  His obituary can be found at:  https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/25/science/steven-weinberg-groundbreaking-nobelist-in-physics-dies-at-88.html ... Continue Reading>>

Joan Birman, a CCS Dedicated Board Member Appointed to the National Academy of Sciences

CCS is delighted to note the recent election to the National Academy of Sciences of our very dedicated Board Member, Joan Birman.  This is a much-desserved honor. Barnard College noted:  "On April 26, 2021, the National Academy of Sciences announced the election of …. Joan Birman, an emeritus research professor of mathematics at Barnard College, for distinguished and continuing achievements in ... Continue Reading>>

Committee of Concerned Scientists

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