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>>
Annual Reports
2005 Annual Report
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>>
Annual Report 2004
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>>
Annual Report 2003
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>>
Annual Report 2002
With attention riveted on past and threatened acts of terrorism, it is vital that human rights violations not be obscured. Attuned to this need, CCS proudly reports that this year it took up the cudgels for victimized scientists, physicians, engineers and their students in 21 countries, spanning five continents, contributing to relief and the rebuilding of lives and careers. ... Continue Reading>>
Annual Report 2001
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>>
Annual Report 2000
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>>