Minky Worden

Minky Worden is the Director of Global Initiatives at Human Rights Watch, a position held since 1998. Minky has a robust background in human rights advocacy, having previously served as Media Director for the Hong Kong Democratic Party from 1992 to 1998, where collaboration with democracy leader Martin Lee focused on safeguarding rights and freedoms in Hong Kong. Earlier experience includes a role as a speechwriter at the U.S. Department of Justice from 1989 to 1992. Minky Worden holds a BA in Political Science, German, and History from Vanderbilt University and is currently pursuing education at Columbia University.