Thursday, May 19, 2016

NEW Amnesty International App for your phone: Silent Protest - VIDEO (:42 min)

Amnesty International

      The campaign allows people to support important causes via their Facebook, Twitter and email accounts in an unexpected, new way.
      The Silent Protest app is activated when a mobile phone is turned to silent, using individuals email, Facebook and Twitter accounts to post messages of support to Amnesty International causes that give a voice to people around the world who have been unfairly silenced for their beliefs.  The app is available on Android platform, with the iOS version to follow soon after. Download the app here: www.silent-protest.org
      ‘Silent Protest’ is being promoted in places where turning your phone to silent is encouraged, like cinemas, hospitals and public transport.



‘Silent Protest’ is promoting important Amnesty International causes including:
  • Rafael Marque de Morais, an Angolan journalist and human rights defender convicted by the local court, exposing human rights violations and corruption in his country.
  • Khadija Ismayilova, Azerbaijani Journalist imprisoned on false charges for exposing corruption and human rights abuse.
  • Barrios Family from Venezuela, whose 10 family members have been murdered - allegedly by the police.
For more information, click here