Annual Reports

This year the Committee of Concerned Scientists — now 35 years old — spoke out for scholars and scientists in sixteen countries who were the victims of human-rights abuse. We took action to help our academic colleagues around the world whose work was hindered by illegal or repressive measures. Many of these individuals were harassed for their support of human rights or for their critical attitudes ... Continue Reading>>

This year the Committee of Concerned Scientists -- now 34 years old – spoke out for scholars and scientists in nineteen countries who were the victims of human-rights abuse or repression. We acted on behalf of our academic colleagues around the world, upholding their rights to speak, move, and share their work freely. In many cases we were gratified to see that unjust imprisonment was ended or ... Continue Reading>>

This year the Committee of Concerned Scientists – now 33 years old – raised its voice on behalf of scholars and scientists in twenty-eight countries on five continents. We repeatedly took action to help our academic colleages around the world whose work was hindered by illegal or repressive measures. Many of these individuals were harassed for their support of human rights or for their critical ... Continue Reading>>

In our 33rd year, the Committee of Concerned Scientists continued to play its role as vocal advocate for scientific colleagues around the world. We worked actively to protest the illegal or repressive treatment of individuals, often punished for their prodemocracy positions or critical attitudes towards their own governments. Again and again we acted to help scientists, engineers, physicians, ... Continue Reading>>

This past year saw war and a further upsurge in terrorism around the world that continues into 2004. For a while, as global attention focused on the war in Iraq, the small oppressions of individuals seemed to fade in importance. It became clear quickly enough, however, that there could be no cessation of vigilance even at times of great crisis. Fidel Castro, for one, took advantage of the ... Continue Reading>>

Against the backdrop of the tragic events of September 11 and its aftermath, the importance of the work of the Committee of Concerned Scientists has never been clearer. Given the real possibility that the plight of persecuted colleagues may be obscured during this time of anxiety, we are acutely aware of the need for our continued work. In 2001 we acted on their behalf in 19 countries, as detailed ... Continue Reading>>

In our 29th year the Committee of Concerned Scientists continued to play a central advocacy role for colleagues being punished in retaliation for championing democracy and human rights. Again we acted expeditiously to help scientists, engineers, physicians and students suffering abuses. ... Continue Reading>>