Friday, May 23, 2014

Weekly Madison AI Group #139 Update

Hi Everyone,
     This week we saw a surge of interest on our Facebook page, Twitter, and website. Human rights news and AI urgent action appeals are posted and we hope that you will read, act, and share this information. Thanks to those of you who "liked" our FB page (84 to date) and are following us on Twitter (23 to date).
     This week's Urgent Actions include:
(1) Sudan: Call on the Sudanese authorities to stop Meriam Yehya Ibrahim's execution and ensure her freedom to practice her Christian faith. Click here for online action.
(2) Brazil: Protest is Not a Crime, World Cup, Deadline: ASAP (prior to June 2, 2014). Click here for online action.
(3) Also, check out the AIUSA website and the AI website for more information about other online actions. We have included their top 3 area​s of concern on our website. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to make a difference in someone else's life. Online petitions and online forms make it easy and quick to take action.

A special note...
Thank you to so many of you who have renewed your membership with Madison AI Group #139. Your contributions and support help us to continue our mission to "defend those who are denied justice or freedom."