Cao Shunli (曹顺利, 1961–2014) was a Chinese human-rights defender known for seeking independent civil-society participation in China’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process at the United Nations.
UPR and UN participation
Human Rights Watch documented her efforts to obtain information about public participation in China’s UPR process and her advocacy for independent civil-society input. She was detained at Beijing Capital International Airport in September 2013 while attempting to travel to Geneva for UPR-related training and advocacy.
Death in custody
Cao died on March 14, 2014 after becoming seriously ill while in custody. Claims concerning the adequacy of medical treatment and official responsibility are presented with source attribution and should be read alongside UN and independent human-rights documentation.
Cross-links
This profile is connected in P1 to three research timelines: Universal Periodic Review (UPR), civil-society participation in UN human-rights mechanisms, and death in custody. It is also linked to the organization profile for 权利运动 / Human Rights Campaign in China.
Sources
Human Rights Watch, 2013
Human Rights Watch, 2014