Physicians for Human Rights (PHR)
Holly J. Burkhalter, former U.S. Policy Director
PHR mobilizes health professionals to advance health, dignity, and justice and promotes the right to health for all. Harnessing the specialized skills, rigor, and passion of doctors, nurses, public health specialists, and scientists, PHR investigates human rights abuses and works to stop them. Holly Burkhalter is currently Vice President of Government Relations for International Justice Mission, an international human rights agency that assists victims of violence, sexual exploitation, slavery, and oppression. She was previously Advocacy Director for Human Rights Watch and Director of its Washington office. The following is from April 13, 2005, testimony before the House International Relations Committee…
